Why Gnats & Biting Midges Swarm Near Omaha Patios

Like most homeowners, you love your patio. It’s your place to rest and unwind, visit with family and friends, and soak up the gorgeous weather of our changing seasons here in Nebraska. But lately, something is making it unbearable to sit outside—something too small to even see, which tells you it isn’t mosquitoes. It’s eye gnats and biting midges.

You might not know what these pests are, but we certainly do, and at Mosquito Squad of Omaha Metro, we know how to address them to take them down for the long haul and restore peace to your patio. Let’s talk about why these pests tend to gravitate toward patios and how gnat control in Omaha, NE can help. 

The Differences Between Eye Gnats & Biting Midges

There’s a clear distinction between these two pests, which is that eye gnats don’t bite and biting midges do (hence the name). Biting midges are known as no-see-ums in certain regions, and the females that bite to extract blood can cause itchy welts (not unlike that of a mosquito bite) and can transmit diseases. 

Eye gnats, on the other hand, can be seriously annoying to deal with but don’t bite. Rather, they tend to fly around human and animal eyes, noses, and mouths, hence their namesake. If you’ve been bitten, you’ll feel it and know that it’s a midge. 

Both pests are prevalent here because Nebraska offers ideal conditions, including damp soil, decaying organic matter, and standing or stagnant water (slow-moving water) that allows them to lay eggs. 

What You Can Change in Your Yard to Help Reduce Eye Gnats and Biting Midges

Since both midges and gnats are drawn to standing water, humidity, and excess moisture, it helps to reduce these in your yard. Standard porch screens often aren’t enough to keep them away when you’re spending time on your patio, because biting midges in particular are small enough to fit through. 

While we recommend working with a local expert like Mosquito Squad Plus for gnat control and midge control, a few tips you can implement on your own include:

• Correcting irrigation, especially near beds and low spots in the yard that may get overwatered
• Store compost properly 
• Address poor drainage in the yard
• Manage standing water where possible by dumping it from containers
• Use fans in outdoor spaces to help prevent these weak fliers from getting too close
• Remove pet debris, decaying organic material, and damp mulch right away

How Our Pest Control Works

When it comes to gnats and midges, Yard Defender is your secret weapon to help keep these pests away. This package includes Barrier Treatment Plus service, which includes creating a barrier around your home that helps protect it using EPA-registered products. It lasts up to 21 days, after which we’ll return to reapply it every 3 weeks during the season.

We also offer a natural treatment option that utilizes a proprietary blend of essential oils and lasts up to 14 days. Our work helps reduce up to 85-90% of pests in your yard—not just midges and gnats, but nearly 20+ pests—and we back everything we do with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Searching for Pest Control in Omaha Metro

Ready to say goodbye to pests like eye gnats and biting midges? Mosquito Squad Plus of Omaha Metro can help! We can perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free, and return every 3 weeks during the season to reapply it. 

We back all of our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and we’ll never surprise you with hidden fees or contracts that tie you down.

Call us at (402) 378-9086 or contact us online for a free quote.