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TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAS INFESTED THE INSIDE OF OUR HOME. BITING US LIKE CRAZY ( UNBEARABLE ) #948036

Asked November 02, 2026, 5:18 PM EST

WE ARE GETTING EATEN ALIVE, NEED TO KNOW HOW TO KILL THEM , AND WHAT TO PUT ON OUR BODIES TO STOP THEM FROM EATEN US ALIVE. OUR BODIES ARE ALL MESSED UP, AND MAYBE SCARS. WE ARE IN WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, LIVING IN A HOUSE ON A BIG POND. THE BUGS ARE INSIDE OUR HOME, NOT OUTSIDE, THEY KEEP BITING US FOR OVR A MONTH. ITS GETTING WORSE NOT BETTER. WE HAVE NO WINDOWS OPEN, THEY ARE FEEDING ON US. THE PHOTOS ARE MAGNIFIED X5 ON MY I PHONE.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question. It has been assigned to me.

It is unfortunate that you seem to be experiencing some type of infestation. I appreciate your sending the pictures. I have tried a variety of techniques to improve their resolution and clarity. These have not been successful for a positive identification. Although there are objects that might be insect in origin, I simply cannot detect any distinguishing features. Lacking this, it is very difficult to make a diagnosis as to what is causing you this problem.  For this reason, I am at a loss to make suggestions to improve your situation.

If a all possible, please try obtaining some additional pictures to send to us. Here’s a trick that you try. Obtain what are called “yellow traps”. They should be available at hardware or big box stores. They are designed to attract and kill many flying household insects. Spread these around your house. If these traps are successful, take some pictures of the insects that are found in the traps. Send them to us. See:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Yellow-Sticky-Bug-Traps-for-White-Flies-Mosquitos-Fungus-Gnats-25-Pack-FTPX25/314441669

If your physical reactions to these bites become too severe, seeking professional medical examination might be a good move.

Good luck. Please get back to us with any further updates.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 03, 2026, 1:18 AM EST

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