South Carolina is known for beautiful beaches, warm coastal winds, humid summers, and endless outdoor activities. From fishing and boating to hiking, picnics, and backyard evenings, people love spending time outside here. But there is one tiny, nearly invisible creature that has ruined countless trips, outdoor dinners, and peaceful evenings — the no-see-um biting fly.
They are small enough to slip through screens. They bite without warning. Their bites cause itching, burning, swelling, and sometimes long-lasting irritation. Many South Carolina residents do not even realize what bit them until they start scratching intensely. No-see-ums, also called sand flies or biting midges, are much smaller than mosquitoes, yet their bite can hurt and itch far more.
They are especially common near the coast, salt marshes, lakes, rivers, and humid backyard environments. They thrive in the South Carolina climate. Many residents and tourists learn about them the hard way. These insects feel like an unseen attack. One moment everything feels peaceful, and the next moment your skin is burning and itching as dozens of bites appear…