Whether you call them sand flies, no-see-ums, or beach fleas, it’s important to protect yourself from itchy bites and even infections. The best sand flea repellents offer protection in the form ...

But some experts say the creature that bites you and the sand flea are likely entirely different beasts. South Carolina state entomologist Timothy Drake Jr. has what you need to know about sand fleas.

There are many creatures known colloquially as sand fleas. “Mostly what people are getting bitten by are either what we call sands fleas, that are crustaceans, or by no-see-ums,” Drake said.

If you think you’ve come across a sand flea, we’re sharing how to treat a sand flea bite, what a bite looks like, and how to prevent future bites.

The sand fleas that began showing up again have been rather small, and in a perfect world would’ve been left alone to grow in size and number. The world ain’t perfect.

these are sand fleas. yeah. oh, goodness. the woman who took that video there says in her 45 years, she’s never seen so many clustered up like that and probably never wants to again.

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. (WAVY) – A Florida beachgoer captured video of a swarm of sand fleas at Satellite Beach. Denise Derrick Wright described the scene as “crazy.” She posted the… ...

There are many creatures known colloquially as sand fleas. “Mostly what people are getting bitten by are either what we call sands fleas, that are crustaceans, or by no-see-ums,” Drake said.