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.

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.

News; Health; Insects; Warning over nasty 'jigger' bug so tiny you can't see it but has seriously painful bite Also known as chigoe or sand fleas, the pests often go for your feet and ankles and ...

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 video on ...

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.

If you’re itchy when you leave the beach, you might wonder why. Some people think there are insects called sand fleas that bite you. But some experts say the creature that bites you and the sand ...

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.