Biting Insects

14POSTS

last year

I live in the south of France and am being bitten by invisible bugs, they're not mosquitoes.聽聽The welts are large, itchy and red.聽聽Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them from my home?

Thank you.

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Robert Uomini Contributor

132POSTS

last year

@mrice30 What does your doctor say? Diagnosis by group chat is not a good idea!

karentakeno New member

3POSTS

last year

There's a bug called "aoutat" in French. Its a pesky, invisible bug. According to Google, the bites are grouped together, unlike mosquito bites.聽 These creatures love humidity.聽 The only way to avoid them is to cover up neck to toes.聽 But don't know if they live in the south of France.

karentakeno New member

3POSTS

last year

The pest could be "aoutat", in French.聽 Invisible to the eye.聽 Bites tend to be grouped and after a certain time become welts.聽 According to Google, they like moisture and humidity. The larvae are often found in animals. The only protection is to cover up from neck to toes.

Guestposter386 Guest

0POSTS

last year

@mrice30

This sounds a bit like bedbugs. Not sure if available but I've heard that temprid works on ants and bedbugs. They aren't invisible but come out to bite around 2 AM. They are very clever. Tell your landlord or a local pest service.