What is a No-See-Em?

There are many annoying bugs.  But the worst is a No-See-Em.

Being near the coast of South Carolina is to be on a land mass that barely lifts its head above water. The intersection of land, sea and air offers a magical and abundant environment that is home to the greatest diversity of species of any place on earth.  This is a fairy tale until…

You encounter No-see-ems.  Ugh!

A No-See-Em is a tiny little bug that you won't soon forget.  All is calm and peaceful and suddenly, you are stabbed repeatedly by the stings from nearly invisible bugs. The tiny, sharp stings feel as though you are being pricked with a needle. Then the bites begin to itch.  And then they can fester for days.

No-see-ems are not actually invisible.  If the light hits correctly, you can see them swarming with a similar look of flying dust. But make no mistake, these lightweight, tiny particles floating around you are there for only one reason - to bite you with razor sharp teeth and suck your blood.  Visitors from other lands also call them sand gnats, sand flies, sand fleas, midges, and punkies. But to the locals, the only true name is No-see-ems.

Their favorite biting location is in your hair as they burrow protected in your hair and commence their feasting. Victims are attacked along every square inch of exposed skin on the arms, legs, and neck with a vengeance matched only by piranhas. Just a short stint outdoors for some can produce dozens of bites.

No one is immune and some are like magnets. Body chemistry, personal hygiene products, blood type as well as dumb luck cause certain people to be No-see-em favorites. And the worst part is that if you want to be outside, so do they. Sunny, mild temperatures that beckon all of us outdoors means these monsters will be lurking, waiting to make you their blood meal.

But don't be discouraged - Greenbug is the solution!

Greenbug provides all-natural and effective pest control products that allow you venture forth and enjoy the outdoors whenever you want to. You can create a personal bubble of protection against No-see-ems by using Greenbug for People/Pets – your own personal repellent.

You can also create a much bigger bubble by applying diluted Greenbug Concentrate through a pup or backpack sprayer. 

The ultimate solution is the Greenbug System that offers Automatic Pet Control through your irrigation system so your entire property is free of No-see-ems (and other pests).

The coast of South Carolina, the No-see-em has met its match thanks to Greenbug.  Now the Lowcountry of SC is now open for business!