Feeling the bite of no-see-ums? Check out how they’ve gotten worse and how to protect yourself

SANIBEL, Fla. —

Tiny biting insects known as no-see-ums are thriving on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with their bites causing discomfort.

These insects, part of a group of flies called biting midges, are especially active during humid times of the day when there is little wind, according to Chris Lechowicz, wildlife and habitat management director at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)…

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