Biting bugs in pool - Ant/Fly/Termite?
 

We have these little bugs that happen to get in the pool here and there.
(15'x30' pool has maybe 15-30) in it at a time. At first glance they look
like a small fly. Dark, clear kind of wings. Then you look at it closer and
it looks kind of like an ant, Its got 2-3 separate body parts. They seem to
be able to survive on the water surface for quite some time. If you get one
on you they will bite, hurts pretty good. Makes the kids Cry.

I've also seen them flying around a house we are building (40' away from the
pool). We have the Back Porch enclosed in plastic on a few side and they try
to fly out the plastic side and get stuck trying to get through.

Any Suggestions? I was going to see if I can post a picture of it when I
get home.



Thanks,

Scott-

Biting bugs in pool - Ant/Fly/Termite?
 

Scott Townsend wrote:
We have these little bugs that happen to get in the pool here and there.
(15'x30' pool has maybe 15-30) in it at a time. At first glance they look
like a small fly. Dark, clear kind of wings. Then you look at it closer and
it looks kind of like an ant, Its got 2-3 separate body parts. They seem to
be able to survive on the water surface for quite some time. If you get one
on you they will bite, hurts pretty good. Makes the kids Cry.

I've also seen them flying around a house we are building (40' away from the
pool). We have the Back Porch enclosed in plastic on a few side and they try
to fly out the plastic side and get stuck trying to get through.

Any Suggestions? I was going to see if I can post a picture of it when I
get home.



Thanks,

Scott-

Where are you located? If in the south, the fire ants are seeking new
nests now. They grow wings, fly to a new location, and shed their
wings. I had a swarm of thousands on my patio last night. They look
as you describe and can survive on the water surface. Fish eat them
and die from the toxin. If you're not in the south, I don't know
without a picture.

Bob

Biting bugs in pool - Ant/Fly/Termite?
 

Bob wrote:
Scott Townsend wrote:
We have these little bugs that happen to get in the pool here and there.
(15'x30' pool has maybe 15-30) in it at a time. At first glance they look
like a small fly. Dark, clear kind of wings. Then you look at it closer and
it looks kind of like an ant, Its got 2-3 separate body parts. They seem to
be able to survive on the water surface for quite some time. If you get one
on you they will bite, hurts pretty good. Makes the kids Cry.

I've also seen them flying around a house we are building (40' away from the
pool). We have the Back Porch enclosed in plastic on a few side and they try
to fly out the plastic side and get stuck trying to get through.

Any Suggestions? I was going to see if I can post a picture of it when I
get home.



Thanks,

Scott-

Where are you located? If in the south, the fire ants are seeking new
nests now. They grow wings, fly to a new location, and shed their
wings. I had a swarm of thousands on my patio last night. They look
as you describe and can survive on the water surface. Fish eat them
and die from the toxin. If you're not in the south, I don't know
without a picture.

Bob