Pest guide
Biting midges
Culicoides reconditus
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Fine-mesh insect screens and limiting entry through windows.
- Potential harm
Females feed on blood and bites may cause itching and swelling
- What to expect
Possible response: Fine-mesh insect screens and limiting entry through windows. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Biting midges (Culicoides reconditus). Typical location: Near vegetation and buildings in summer. Potential harm: Females feed on blood and bites may cause itching and swelling. Possible response: Fine-mesh insect screens and limiting entry through windows.
Facts
- Latin name
- Culicoides reconditus
- English name
- Biting midges
- Preferred conditions
- Near vegetation and buildings in summer
- Life cycle
- Active in summer, the life cycle in Iceland is not fully understood
Response and treatment
Fine-mesh insect screens and limiting entry through windows
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.