RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Not an expert on these things, however I did a lot of research on these tiny flying insects, If you examine them closely you will see that they are yellowish to tan with Black stripes and Have tiny heads.They are called Phorid flies and also have black eyes in addition they are called humpback flies because of their humpbacked shape of its thorax.They have recently been appearing at my home and they are starting to tick me off,I am still experimenting on ways to get rid of these pests besides basic things you should do to get rid of them.
Phorid flies can pose a serious threat because, they are known to hatch,grow up in flithy places so if they land in your food or something they can spread diseases.The Larvae of these things also have been found in open wounds.There are also some rare cases in which these flies lays eggs in humans or animals.When this happens its a very serious problem and can end up in death, this process is called myiasis.
Wish you all luck in getting rid of these annoying Phorid flies.
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
Entomology
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Humpbacked Fly
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William F. Lyon
Julie A. Steele
Common Name Scientific Name
Humpbacked Fly or Phorid Fly Megaselia scalaris
Humpbacked flies can become a nuisance in hospitals (burn units, operating rooms, pathology labs, autopsy rooms, morgues), food establishments (kitchens, soft drink vending machines, garbage receptacles) or homes (faulty septic systems, clogged basement drains, soil of potted plants, drip pans, garbage cans, rotting meat and vegetables). Some are found outdoors in decaying organic matter such as vegetation, animal feces, carcasses of animals, decaying insects and nests of ants, termites, bees and wasps. Flies may run rapidly across windows, TV screens, tables, walls and plant foliage in short, jerky movements, appearing reluctant to fly.
Identification
Adult humpbacked or Phorid flies are tiny (1/16 to 1/8 inch long), humpbacked (arched thorax), yellowish-brown insects with a characteristic wing venation. When wings are present, two veins near the front of the wing are very heavy (thickened), terminating about halfway before the wing tip; the remaining three veins are weak (finer), running diagonally not forming any closed cells. The outer third segment of the antennae is much larger than the other two segments and bears a long stout bristle. The head is small with rather large eyes, legs are large with the hind femora laterally flattened (adapted for jumping) and the abdomen short, narrowed and dropping behind. The head and thorax have scattered, large bristles. Larvae are elongated, almost cylindrical, slightly flattened (3/32 inch long), dirty white and tapered at the anterior (front) end. The puparium is boat-shaped (1/8 inch long), light-brown and slightly translucent. Eggs are very small (1/32 inch long) and opaque-white.
Life Cycle and Habits
Humpbacked flies reproduce in moist areas where food and water are present. Eggs are usually laid directly on the decaying material with females laying about 20 at a time (40 eggs over a 12 hour period). Eggs hatch in 24 hours with the three larval stages lasting 8 to 16 days and pupal stage lasting 14 days. The entire life cycle lasts about 25 days or more, depending on temperature, moisture and food available. Females are very strongly attracted to odors of decaying animal material and readily lay eggs on or near it. Larvae have been found feeding in sour milk, decaying plants (corn, onions, pineapple), open wounds of animals and humans, decaying animal and human flesh (cadavers), animal and human feces, decaying insects, laboratory culture media, clogged drains, crypts in a mausoleum, human tissue at hospitals, soil of potted plants, cut flowers in vases, garbage cans, garbage disposals, etc. Larvae do not initiate wounds or attack healthy animals or humans.
Adults have sponging type mouthparts and are sometimes confused with vinegar or fruit flies and fungus gnats due to their small size, flight pattern and breeding habits.
Control Measures
Humpbacked flies do not bite humans but may become a nuisance by their presence in large populations. Since they originate in filthy conditions, there is a possibility of transmitting certain diseases. These flies can cause much anxiety and embarrassment by their presence in hospital burn units, pathology labs, autopsy rooms, morgues, mausoleums, etc. The most important task is to locate and eliminate the larval breeding sources. Carefully inspect the facilities for concentrations of adult flies and decaying odors.
Detection
Blacklight electrocuting devices are not effective control agents, but can monitor populations. Also, sticky traps can be used to monitor populations. Flies are attracted to natural light and will fly erratically around lights at night. Sticky traps, placed in several locations with a yellow background color, are most attractive. Place traps after closing and remove for examination before opening if customers are of concern. Monitor at one or two month intervals.
Indoors, thoroughly clean drain pipes and traps with a good, stiff, long-handled brush. Often, it is best to remove the drain trap and use a "snake" in clogged drains to clean the pipes of all gelatinous material, removing the larval food source. Bleach or commercial lye solutions may be poured into the drain pipes after a thorough cleaning by brush, carefully flushing with boiling water. The use of a caustic material (drain cleaner) is effective with repeat applications.
Prevention
Use a dehumidifier or fan to eliminate or reduce unnecessary moisture or dampness. Avoid accumulation of wet organic matter in roof or ground drainage sites. Keep these areas free of wet leaves. At temperatures of 50 degrees F or lower, life cycles of these flies are suspended. Temperatures around freezing for one to four weeks will kill many insects. Temperatures of 130 to 136 degrees F for a few hours will give good kill. Use high pressure sodium vapor lights (not mercury vapor lights rich in ultraviolet wavelengths) away from doors and windows if exterior light is needed. Damp organic matter of potted plants and pollen on indoor flowers can support these flies. Keep excessive vegetation (grasses, leaves) away from the foundation. Dispose of dead rodents and old bird nests. Clean garbage containers and seal (caulk) cracks and crevices to prevent entry sites into structures.
Insecticides
Indoors, aerosol space sprays of pyrethrins or resmethrin, labeled for small flying insects, will kill adult humpbacked flies, providing temporary control. Repeat applications will be needed to kill newly emerging humpbacked flies until the feeding and breeding source of the larvae are found and removed. Outdoors, licensed pest control operators or applicators can use cyfluthrin (Tempo) or permethrin (Flee) applied to dirty garbage cans, compost piles, outside sewers, window frames, etc. Read the insecticide label carefully and follow directions and safety precautions.
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This publication contains pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. These recommendations are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current label directions for the specific pesticide being used. Due to constantly changing labels and product registration, some of the recommendations given in this writing may no longer be legal by the time you read them. If any information in these recommendations disagrees with the label, the recommendation must be disregarded. No endorsement is intended for products mentioned, nor is criticism meant for products not mentioned. The author, The Ohio State University and Ohio State University Extension assume no liability resulting from the use of these recommendations.
Posted on 08/15/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have them too! Did anyone figure out what they are? Help!
Posted on 07/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
We had little flying insects flying around our apartment too. They looked like the other posters described, black and white stripes on the back with a little stinger. They were so annoying and multiplying like crazy.
Since a lot of the posts said they were coming from a cupboard we checked all of ours and at the very back of one of ours were some decayed potatoes!
They were hundreds of them (bugs)! It was so disgusting and smelled like poop or barf. We wouldn't have even recognized them as potatoes if not for the bag! We are not dirty people we just never checked in that cupboard because that was the one we kept the bags in.
We are pretty certain they are horrid flies. We just cleaned out the cupboard and cleaned everything with bleach. We bought the fly tape, poured baking soda and white vinegar down the drain, and set the vinegar traps with the plastic wrap. I'll update to see how that goes.
Posted on 06/29/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Only if you have tried everything else, then spend the money to get an OZONE generator. They are spendy. You might be able to rent one but it must be strong enuf to work in a house [they make small ones for cars].
Ozone kills tiny insects. I tried it.
An ozone generator is NOT an ionizer. You must get an ozone generator strong enough to kill insects [kills mold too, removes all odors] and not to just "purify the air".
Ozone strong enough to kill insects is toxic to humans and pets. Not sure what it does to plants. It dissipates quickly afterward but you must leave the house while it is working. And air out the house before you enter.
I just got one and it is working but is taking forever because I do not have the money to stay at a hotel -- So I only run it for a several hours a day. I run it in the bathroom all night with the door closed. You house will be fresh and clean smelling afterward.
you must wash all your clothes if they are infested and do your car too if it is infested. It turns clear plastic white so clear plastic must be masked. Sorry that is all the info I have as it is new to me as well. Good luck.
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have the tiny flying striped bugs also. But they only invaded our house about a week and a half ago. Two days ago the plumber fixed a leak under our house that had only been found by chance by the cable man. They seem to only bother me: husband and son don't seem annoyed at all. But the little buggers are driving me mad! They don't bite. They fly around my face, up my nose and into any drink I am drinking. The bugs even get into the water in my coffeemaker and die there so I have to drink them in the morning! I have tried vinegar. I have 2 cats that are sensitive to bug sprays and so am I highly allergic to any sprays. Help!
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
http://www.pestproducts.com/phoridfly.htm
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Use citronella, catnip, rosemary, marigolds or mosquito plants. It is found mostly in internet sales. You can go to gomestic .com and type in Five plants that repel mosquitoes.
Posted on 01/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
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I found these flying little bugs everywhere in my apartment. I noticed there was a slightly higher concentration in the kitchen, so I started looking around. I noticed one of the cupboards had even a higher concentration. I followed the clues to a bag of Soy Flour. I just threw it out and put some sticky fly tape inside the cupboard. I'll try to update with the results to tell you how well that works.
Posted on 12/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
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I do not see this little tiny insect. It have being 4 months now and I can't get rid of them. The exterminator don't see them and my doc think that is allergies or nerves. Little he knows my sister can fill them when they come to my house and they don't want to visit me anymore. Day and night this thing are all over me. they are in my clothes, head and keep biting me in some different hours than usual.
They are like the side of a white grain of dust and some time look like a little tiny hair for what i can see in my black uniform. I tried the fogger, vinegar, ammonia, clorox, oxy, different stuff for bedbugs and fleas ect and also steaming the sofa and clothes a part of washing clothes in hot water. They are all over, and they don't let me sleep. They hate the cold that is fact.
Posted on 12/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I do know where they are coming from those houseplants you buy and bring in. They are in the soil. Most come from Florida, which is where the are.
Posted on 12/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I know exactly what most of you are talking about - a 'lightweight' type of gnat or fruit fly. One place where i believe they come from most of you may have in common. Dirt. Not from failing to dust that week (or month:), but the kind from plants. They seem to propigate in the soil.
So I've gotten rid of them by putting either that real sticky fly tape (I cut it in pieces) around the base of the plant. This catches bunches of them. You can also buy what the garden stores call tanglefoot & dip a popsicle or other stick in one end & put the other end in the dirt. Works great at catching them.
Posted on 12/04/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
We're trying the vinegar/saran wrap solution. It will probably work; we did for a while have it under control with a little balsamic vinegar/dish soap mixture, but now I think I'm feeding them. Sounds like, from the posts and my own experience, they start with food being washed down the drain and the drain not being clean. They come up the drain and basically take over. We've just cleaned the drain (baking soda and white vinegar) and put out the vinegar. I will post results.
Marie in Illinois
Posted on 12/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
HELP with tiny black bugs like spots
I have read all of your blogs. Unfortunately, nothing fits what I have. They are so tiny and dormant that you think they are dead until you pinch one of them and then the legs sprout out.
I would include a picture if I knew how. I am completely frustrated. I think I found the source; a dog biscuit box. And, the culprits are only in the dogs room so far. But, what type of insect starts in cardboard and spreads throughout the room?
Can anyone help me, because I am ready to spend money on an exterminator but do not want to waste my money in this economy and not know what to ask for.
Me
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
For me it ended up being a bag of OLD OLD OLD potatoes in our pantry. I went through everything and found them hidden underneath some stuff. So yeah, they didn't stink until I unburied them, but sure enough that's where the bugs came from. I hung a fly strip under a light and am hoping to be rid of 90% of them by morning.
Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have these bugs in my house too! At first I thought they were fruit flies, but we don't have any fruit out. So I killed one and looked at it and they seem to have like black and brown stripes. I try to kill everyone I see. I turned on the water in the kitchen and they all came out. I put bleach down the sink and didn't work. Now they are everywhere! Especially in my bathroom and bedroom and kitchen. As I am typing this, one tried to fly up my nose. I haven't had any bites and neither has my boyfried (knock on wood). I've tried to vinegar and that didn't work. Does ANYONE have anything that they have done that has worked? BTW, I live in FL.
Posted on 11/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Try putting a tsp. of baking soda in all of your drains then pouring about a 1/4 cup of vinegar on top of that Do this everyday for about a week then once a week for about a month there after.
Hope this helps
Posted on 10/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Hey guys, I managed to kill one with vinegar and got a good look at it. Ours are called Phorid Flies. They are brown with little black stripes going across the back half of their back. It doesn't have big wings, but it does seem to have a stinger on its butt. The biggest difference between the Phorid fly and fruit fly is that the Fruit fly has red eyes, while the phorid fly has a humped shape back. It almost looks like a flea, except it's yellow/brown and flies.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a lot of remedies online other than finding the place where they are breeding and using X product for $29.99. :-(.
They like moist places to breed, like drains and/or pet excrement. We're going to be much more concientious about our pets litter box. We think they must have started breeding in it while we were away on vacation.
So, other than that, unfortunately I don't think there's a immediate remedy.
Posted on 10/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Hi Dave: THANKYOU for your posting... I have been all over the web, desperately trying to find HELP to get rid of these tiny (pin-sized) flying bugs, without luck. I first noticed them in my kitchen sink area and thought they were fruit flies, so I cleaned out the disposer and sprayed with bleach.
They went away for about 2-3 days, but have reappeared with a vengeance in my sink, b/r, basement and garage! They are so tiny, but seem to be black or brown, and they do bite, leaving small, red welts that itch intensely. My hubby & kids have seen them and been bitten as well. I have sprayed w/bleach again, and it's not working.
What are these bugs, and how can I make them go away? If anyone has any info, I would greatly appreciate it.
PS - we live in suburb Chicago home.
Posted on 10/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
A POSSIBLE SOLUTION
I tried the vinegar and saran wrap thing, but after several hours, not even one fly has been trapped. I used 'pure white' vinegar though, as opposed to the recommended cider vinegar, so maybe that was the problem. HOWEVER I noticed that a bunch of the flies were attracted to my old cup of coffee.
So I covered that with saran wrap, sealed it with tape, then poked about 5 holes with a pencil, and after less than an hour there are seven confused little bastards walking around the inside of the mug, apparently unable to find their way out and a couple nearly dead twitching flies in the liquid.
So I'll leave it for a while and see if it clears up the problem, if not , at least it'll definitely reduce their numbers. So that's it: about a half inch of coffee is in the mug, I might try to use more coffee and see if that's even more effective. Good luck..
Posted on 09/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Wow, these are scary stories. I have never heard of such a bug INSIDE the home. My daughter just moved into an apartment...sort of a place where low income families have rented for years. She has them in her bathroom and she has scrubbed that bathroom from top to bottom and still has them though not quite as bad. I think they will multiply again and be a problem. I use to wash everything with soapy water and vinegar but everyone hear has said they are resistant to this method. I would go to the Public Health Department also. I think they will give you the most response. Bring a sample of them, as many as you can catch and also take photo's of your bites. Personally, I'd move and you have good grounds to break a lease if you are literally being bitten and they are infested in your apartment. You pay rent! It is the landlords job to continue to work on the problem until it is resolved completely, sadly, most will not do much of anything.
Posted on 09/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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One answer I found by searching Google was that they are "noseeums" and you should use insect repellent. I'm still looking...
Posted on 09/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I too have tiny little brown bugs in my house. They have wings and can fly, but mostly they don't We have them EVERYWHERE. They are all through the house, mostly in the bedroom on the bed all the time. I have to constantly shake out the sheets, pillows, and comforters BEFORE we can go to bed.
What are they and what can we do to get rid of them. We do have a dog, so I am concerned about using pesticides. BTW, we have a small house and it is very cluttered with things from our old house which was much bigger, so I need something to get into all of the little "holes" of junk, until we can have a sale to get rid of it. We have NEVER had them until this year, they are disgusting.
PLEASE HELP. GOING BUGGY
Posted on 09/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have this problem as well. I can't see anything on my body but I fell them crawling all over me. On my face, up my nose, in my eyes, EVERYWHERE! I shower and scrub and scrub and still fell them crawling all over me. I went to class last night and couldn't even concentrate because I was twitching from the heebie jeebies. When my bedroom light is on I can see them on the ceiling so I don't know why I can't see them on my body. The vinegar thing didn't work. I believe that only works for fruit flies. Whatever I have are not fruit flies. They look like little tiny mosquitoes. I will try a pest strip and if it works I'll post again to let people know. I bought a professional vapor clean steamer and am in the process of steam cleaning all 2000 square feet of my apartment. It's taking forever, I'm doing the floors, walls, furniture, everything. ugh!
Posted on 08/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have been invaded by small dark colored flying bugs in our house. They appear by the windows on the east side of the house and by lights, also near sinks and in the basement. I first thought they were flour bugs, but don't have any chewed through boxes in the pantry. They are very annoying. I do have house plants but never had a problem before. My husband started collecting rain water for our outside plants, in 5 gal. covered pails. We also have dog food bags in the basement. Annoying, please help!
Ellen
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I was so happy to find this site. People think I am crazy when I tell them about these bugs. I rarely see them but I feel like something is touching me, when I look there is nothing there. My scalp has many bites and bumps it it. I have only seen them rarely, Once on my computer screen and once outside when I was gardening. They look like tiny light brown pencil marks. I checked the whole house for nasty places where they might breed. All I could find is condensation from the water tank.. I covered the whole basement and under the water tank with bug killer granules. I tried DEET on my head and it didn't help. The only thing I know about them is they don't like the airconditioned rooms. They like this room without an airconditioner. Its hot and humid in here. I tried my college extension service and couldn't find any aid. I "bombed" the whole lower floor, that helped for a couple of days and them they were back. I will try the vinegar trick as someone suggested. I can't even call an exterminator because I can't see them to show them to anyone. I'm am really suffering with this. I have to sleep with the airconditioner on and it gets too chilly for me but if I don't I wake up with bites on me. Need help!
Posted on 07/31/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
This is in response to a post by "Dru" re: "tiny flying reddish brown bugs that have a little blood" when you squash them. I have discovered these bugs mainly in our bathroom and around the kitchen sink -- have you determined the name of this very annoying insect and by what procedure/chemical they can be eliminated permanently?
Posted on 07/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
THE SOLUTION
I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND FIXED IT WITH THIS.
A plastic cup, with vinegar.
Wrap the top as tight and seamless as possible poke several tiny holes so they can crawl through and not get back out.
The bugs will be attracted to the smell of the vinegar and stop flying around so much, it takes a few days but eventually they will all drown or be trapped in the cup and you can carefully toss it out.
Sometimes they come from the kitchen drain. Make sure to keep it clean and closed when not in use.
Posted on 06/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
Flying Black Bugs
We just moved to this apt. and I have been seeing little black flying bugs more than ever. They like to come and land on my TV and my computer screen at night. They have landed on my skin while eating dinner and are just annoying. What can I do to get rid of them? I used to think they just came when you had fruit out but I put it away and they are still here. Please help.
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have these tiny brown bugs invading my basement they are the size of an ant and have a had shell , I just noticed that they can fly there shell spread apart like a lady bug when flying, I can't seem to identify, I just recently notice them on the second floor which I do not like what can they be??
Posted on 11/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have been having bugs in my room lately, they seem to be similar to what everyone else has, they mainly stay in one corner of my room and started collecting about 2 weeks ago if that, they are quite annoying, but they've never seemed to have bitten me and don't usually come near me very close, I have tried to swat at them and they seem to be quite fast, though I have managed to catch a few in my hand and kill them,
I've tried spraying Tag body spray at them and it seems to get rid of them for a short while, I also lit some incense because I remembered that smoke keeps bugs away, well the incense worked and kept them away for quite a while but it seemed once my room aired out they came back, any help on simple methods for getting rid of these bugs would me much appreciated as I would prefer to not have to call the exterminators.
My main concern is that there might be an infestation of maggots or something larger than what I see flying around, I hope this is not the case. Any information or ways to get rid of these bugs would be much appreciated, if you could help me. Thanks
Posted on 11/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Hi
i have a toddler that came home from daycare with lice as if that was not bad enough my husband or myself had never had them so dealing with them was - thats not even a word for it. Four months later I finally have him convinced that it is something else we are dealing with as well- they are not fleas I know we dealt with those (thanks to our cat).
So the orkin man came and I also treated everything and my car with borax that seemed to work great and everything was wonderful for almost 2 weeks and the little black "beep"ers are back. They are tiny and black and look like could be mascara flacks but there are the tiny reddish more round shaped ones as well. They are all over my body not that I am "eaten up" with them but i feel something and sure enough there is one. Sometimes no bite sometimes a sting.They seem to prefer upper body though.
I too have seen the "I am crazy that's fuzz" bug as well. I kept trying to tell my husband and needless to say he has come around and is actually looking at samples now. It feels like we are infested with 10 different things and there is no end. My sister n law and I both work in the same old office and yesterday she described the "reddish beetle" she found in her spirit.
One last thing the day they came back I also noticed peeling of old/dead skin. She also had this as well as bites that are inflamed. I know it sounds gross but could it be related? Thank you for any input and I pray you do not get them.
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
i have found a cure for these little black bugs. all you need in 1 cup of cider vinagar, 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of dish washing soap. i have a bowl i leave in the kitchen. you will have trapped them in 24 hours or less. cheap but works great!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 10/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
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Okay, I too have these tiny red insects that I thought were fruit flies. Now I don't think they are fruit flies at all. They are all over the place, our my bathroom, our kitchen, our livingroom, etc. What the heck are they and how the heck do you get rid of them? We have no fruit in our home, I have sprayed and they do not go away. It is grossing me out! Please help with an answer if anyone knows what they are and how to get rid of them! We have had it and I don't know what to do!
Posted on 09/20/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Gnats
Look at the previous posts folks : THESE ARE PROBABLY FUNGUS GNATS. The previous post is helpful
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RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I have the same problem with the little black flying insects. What you could do for a sample is sit in a tub of hot water mixed with baby oil for half an hour and if these things are on your body, they will surface up and you can then collect them in a transparent plastic bag for a sample. Good Luck.
Posted on 09/05/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I hate these stupid freaking bugs! I just moved into my new apartment last week, and they have been here since before my fridge was even stocked. I do have a leaking sink though and I only have one plant which is bamboo and its tiny. I had it at my parent's house and there were no bugs. A couple days ago I went to visit my parents and when I got back, my apartment is even worse. What can I do? My landlord pretty much refuses to do anything about it. Anything else I can do?
Posted on 08/29/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
Here's an article about Mystery Flying Bugs from the Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ ... o/chi-mitesaug17%2C0%2C6129543.story
Posted on 08/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
We had a problem last year with these bugs when the garbage was left too long in the garage before my hubby removed it. The little bugs made there way into the house and last year they were unbearable, they bite and are very annoying. We call our pest people and they fogged the house and it didn't even phase them and then they took a sample of it and they didn't have a clue what it was. The bugs finally went away on there own but they came back this year and apparently I am the only one that they bother no ones says they can see them. But I can walk outside and be out no longer that 5 minutes and be bitten by many bugs. They will land on food while your eating supper, and we have a sunroom that they are will bite you like crazy. Any help on the name would be great. I will check back and see if anyone has any information.
thanks
Posted on 08/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I am trying to figure out what kind of insects that are pestering us. For the past few weeks we've had a problem with tiny black winged insects getting into our screened windows. When the window is opened, they just hang around the glass, not really bothering to fly around my house. It happens on the majority of the windows in my house, but particularlly bothersome on the 5 windows in my bedroom and the 2 in the family room as well as the sliding glass door. My husband treated our lawn for bugs last night. This morning we had more than ever bugs in the windows. (They come in the house through the screen.) I bought some fly tape that you put in the windows. I have collected hundreds upon hundreds (I am assuming) on those tapes. Can anyone tell me the name of these bugs?
Posted on 06/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
two years ago i noticed these bugs but not last year and this year they are back.two years ago i just threw away my stereo(it was old)and then removed everything from the other dresser.(a ton was on the stereo.then they kept crawling on the wall and some flew off and i smashed a bunch to death for a few days then they just dissapeared.about 2 weeks ago i did a complete cleaning of the house even dusted the cd's which hadnt been dusted in awhile cos its hundreds.well one night last week thursday or firday my face started itching like something was on it i just assumed i was imagning it well when i woke up the next day i seen some on the sheet and some on the wall and on the dresser so i killed a bunch of them removed the sheets etc. then the next day killed some more then decided to stop sleeping in that room till i did some spraying (keep in mind have lived here for over 10 yrs and have never had to spray for anything.no roaches etc.anyways birds hang by the house so maybe they came in the windowfrom the birds who seem to have nested.so i took spray and sprayed the windows and dressers even sprayed the new stereo which i decided to keep and just wipe it off good with baby wipes the ones on it died as did the ones on the phone etc.the phone seemed to have like a mound of them.these are itty bitty roundish shaped black dot looking things and some if not all have wings.some bleed when struck i can see the streaks on my white walls from smashing them with toilet paper and my sheets that i took off after smashing some had blood on it.right before i sprayed i noticed there were some on the ceiling as well so i smashed and knocked them off it.today i seen a few on the one dresser with all kinds of junk on it that i didnt wanna spray everything on it but did so tonight and dont see anything else on it.the only bugs i ever see around here aside from these guys 2 years ago are an occasional huge bug with like a bazillion legs and itty bitty spiders i so hope its not baby spiders i hate spiders.i thought about putting some cups with glue around so they could stick to the glue.
Posted on 04/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
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By Mike Mitchell (Guest Post)
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I'm having the same problem as Dave Evans. These bugs are throughout my house and, it seems, have also infested me. The first time I noticed them, one would occasionally fly up my nose while I was in bed at night. Then they began to get in my ears and mouth and go down my throat.
WATucker (Guest Post) (07/07/2005) described them to a "T".
"The teensy little flies described can be very annoying, most people don't notice these little flies unless they are sitting in front of the t.v., "meditating" etc". I never noticed or saw them until they got on me. Now I can see swarms of them in my den and other places.
If you're still out there WATucker, do you have any idea what these things are? As Dave evans says, they are extremely difficult to see, much less catch
Posted on 01/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have an infestation also, I've lived in this house for over two years, never had a problem, until about a week ago, all of a sudden, there were tons of tiny flying reddish brown bugs, they first appeared in my kitchen ( i think they came out of the sink) but now they are everywhere, even upstairs, my bathroom, bedroom, kids bedroom, just everywhere, I don't think they bite, however I noticed, when I get lucky enough to kill one, they do have a little blood, like a mosquito does, so I'm wondering if they do bite after all, I've been reading the comments and most say they come from humidity, I live in Las Vegas, if there is any non-humidity place it's this. Could they be coming from something else? I'm gonna try the vinegar, I fumigated with spray my bathroom and it did kill them, however next day there were more and I really don't want to spray the whole house. Any recommendations are really appreciated.
Thank you,
Dru
(druscilla02) (@) (yahoo)(.) com
Posted on 11/07/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By mary no name (Guest Post)
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I live in Saginaw Mich, I have noticed for at least a month now, these tiny tiny flying bugs, they look like the type that flies around fruit, but when i looked at the fruit fly on line i think my bugs are smaller. I noticed they like to stay near the lighted wall or lighted mirror . They are landing on my kids beds and they are faster at getting away than you would think, Im amazed that they see me coming. I think they are getting in through the wet screen or something, i see them inside the screen which is wet with condensation. I dont remember them coming last year. I dont know what to think. I dont believe they are biting. Some are as small as a pin head. please help. I saw the vinegar thing and may try that , i wish i could find a site with pictures, ive been looking , but no luck ....help. Also, i dont live in an apt, i have a home, and i know we have too much moisture.
Posted on 11/06/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Me and my friend always go outside for break, I don't see anything in the air, but when my friend wears white, there are tons of these little, tiny, black bugs all over her shirt. They even get on our arms. I remember this happening around the same time last year, so maybe it's some kind of bug that only comes around once a year. If you have any idea what this bug is, I would really like to know something about them.
Posted on 09/29/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I also have some annoying tiny flying insects. My husband can't seem to find where they are from. They are very small and seem to land on the kitchen ceiling. We have gone through the dog and cat dry food. Thrown out opened cereal and still they come. This has gone on for a few months at least. These are in a single family home so PLEASE can someone help me.
Posted on 08/19/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
The best way to catch these bugs known as...Fungus Gnats... get a paper cup and put vinegar in it..just a little...get saran wrap and cover the cup and seal w a rubberband...then poke a VERY TINY hole in it..I promise you in 20 minutes u will have caught at least 10 of them... They are ANNOYING...GOOD LUCK !!!
Posted on 08/03/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Bugged Out (Guest Post)
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I too am plagued by these tiny flying things that land on me and I can really only see them when they fly very close to my eye or if I relax my eye's focus I can see them buzzing all around. I seem to notice them at night more than during the day. Also I am suspicious of the futon mattress that may have had too many things spilled on it over the past couple of weeks. I also see small red spots on my skin like they are eating me. I thought I has scabies but I don't think they can fly can they? I have hardwood floors in an old apartment building. I am ready to throw everything away an chemically burn the inside of this apt with some DDT. Standing water? I don't think so - whats the real deal - what are these things called - how do I kill them. I won't be satisfied with something passive and desperately hopeful.
Posted on 06/09/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I HAVE THESE FLYING BUGS AND I CAN'T PIN POINT WHERE THEY ARE COMING FROM. I RENT AND I HAVE SEEN THESE SINCE I HAVE BEEN HERE 8 MONTHS.I THINK THEY ARE CALLED BOXCAR OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.IT IS ANNOYING TO SEE THESE AND SO MANY. I AM GOING TO SAVE THEM AND SHOW THE LANDLORD THEY COME FROM SOME KIND OF TREES I THINK.CAN YOU HELP OR TELL ME THE NAME AGAIN? THANKS""
Posted on 03/11/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
maybe ur apt has fleas....try borax you can get it from wal-mart the laundry section...and vaccum alot and change the bag after you vaccum..hope this helps
Posted on 08/07/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The same thing is happening to me. Small flies in apt. Nag me late night when lights are low and I stop moving. Itchy spots on scalp and have shaved head and then bleached to try to stop infestation. Plan on going to doctor with a sample of the little buggers and pray for some help. Glad I found this site, I was afraid I was going crazy and it was only me.
Posted on 07/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The same thing is happening to me. Small flies in apt. Nag me late night when lights are low and I stop moving. Itchy spots on scalp and have shaved head and then bleached to try to stop infestation. Plan on going to doctor with a sample of the little buggers and pray for some help. Glad I found this site, I was afraid I was going crazy and it was only me.
Posted on 07/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
The teensy little flies described can be very annoying, most people don't notice these little flies unless they are sitting in front of the t.v., "meditating" etc. Some ways to rid or atleast discourage the numbers are: 1. Be sure there is no sitting water (key :moisture) anywhere in or around your house, check your sinks, drinking glasses, vases, popcans, etc. 2. Dispose of any food waste in a plastic trash bag and change it frequently. (tie a knot in the bag and take it out to your trash can) 3. Store fruits and vegetables in your refridgerator or atleast in a cool well ventilated space. (not on the counter or on top of your fridge.) If you are still trying to ripen your fruit put it in a rolled up brown paper bag instead of the fridge. 4.This one may be hard for some, but if the flies are driving you wacko Kick those houseplants to the curb! This could be your main source. 5. Get an inexpensive box fan and run it where ever you notice the most of these pests or bring it with you room to room. (It's quite a challege for them to fly in a gusty breeze, besides they like stale humid air, the fan will keep your air circulating)
6. I 've never heard of this type of fly eating at anyones skin. If you are sure that's what's happening you need to have someone in the medical/nursing field examine these "chewed up" spots. Also try to find a specimen, this is your best chance of receiving the right kind of help/treatment/identification.
Posted on 07/07/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Those are black flies and the use of DEET on your skin will keep them from biting you.
Posted on 07/05/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Amanda Donahue (Guest Post)
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I am 17 years old and I live in Grantville, PA. A few nights ago, I noticed a feeling of bugs landing on me just like in Dave Evans' case. The bugs are really small, but if I look very closely, I can kind of see little things flying around. I believe that it could be some sort of gnat. I do not feel safe in this house. It seems like there are billions of the and if I look closely at my skin, it looks like it has been eaten away, some parts of my skin are darker than other areas. I noticed these bugs two nights ago and now it seems worse. I told my mother about it and she did not notice anything or was not able to see the difference on my arms. I don't really want to wake her, because it is almost 3 a.m., but i don't know what else to do and I doubt an insect repellent would help with this because it seems like they keep multiplying. Please help me. Thank you.
Amanda Donahue
Posted on 06/24/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: HELP with Tiny Flying Insects
I had an insect problem and called my local Cooperative Extension. This is a designated college in each state funded by government money that helps citizens with problems in gardening, farming, etc. Your library should tell you which school in your state is the Cooperative Extension. They sometimes have toll free or local numbers that you can call (or visit with a sample), or an email address on the internet. Sometimes these are local problems and they would know if others in the area had the same problem. Insects will hang around if there is food and water for them. Look under your sinks for leaks. I had a leak, but the pipe was not wet. The wet spot was way in the back under the faucet installation. For crawling insects, I put Borateen (cheap form of Borax) on the floor and baseboards and there is no longer a problem.
Posted on 08/07/2003 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hello,
Sorry for your problems. It sounds like they may be a type of gnat or mosquito. Is there standing water anywhere in or around your apartment building? My best advice would be to make sure all of your window screens are intact and don't have any large holes or tears. Buy a good insect repellent and apply it before you go to bed. Also if you put out a bowl of water during the night, some of them may drown in it. That will help you get your sample for the landlord.
Here is a site with some repellent links:
http://www.kellysolutions.com/wv/showproductsbypest.asp?Pest_ID=IZZZBIA01
You could also try calling the public health department and ask for their help. Because it is a furnished apartment, the bugs were probably already there and there may be laws about renting infested apartments.
Take care and hope you find a solution.
Susan
*Note - Dave lives in West Virginia if that helps. Anyone have any ideas?
Posted on 08/04/2003 | Report Spam or Abuse
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