Why You’re Suddenly Getting Bit — Even in October (and How to Stop It with PESKY®)
You’re not imagining it — even though it’s the middle of October, the mosquitoes and no-see-ums are back with a vengeance.
If you’ve noticed yourself suddenly getting bit — when you never used to — there’s actually science behind it.
🌡️ Late-Season Weather = Late-Season Biters
Unseasonably warm weather and late rains keep breeding grounds alive longer than usual. Mosquitoes and no-see-ums thrive in damp soil and humid air, which means they’re still very active along the coast, lakes, and backyards.
As winter approaches, female mosquitoes become more aggressive — trying to feed before they go dormant.
🧬 Your Body Chemistry Might’ve Changed
It’s not your imagination. Factors like diet, stress, hormones, or even new skincare products can make you suddenly more appealing to biting insects.
You might have been getting bitten all along — you just didn’t react to it before. Your immune system’s sensitivity can change over time, meaning what used to be a tiny bump now turns into a full-blown welt.
🏠 Environmental Traps Around Your Home
Even in fall, small puddles, clogged gutters, and damp mulch can hold mosquito larvae.
No-see-ums, especially in coastal or marshy areas, can stay active deep into November. They’re tiny, persistent, and love to attack ankles, legs, and exposed skin.
🟩 How PESKY® Helps
PESKY® Bug Away uses a blend of plant-based essential oils — citronella, clove, cedarwood, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, geranium, and more — to block the scent cues that biting insects use to find you.
Instead of chemicals that kill, PESKY® confuses the bugs’ receptors — they land, smell the surface, and immediately disengage. It’s natural science at work.
💚 Spray before heading outdoors
💚 Reapply every few hours (especially after swimming or sweating)
💚 Mist around ankles, sleeves, and hats — their favorite landing spots
💚 Pair with PESKY® After Bite Gel to calm any stubborn bites fast
⚡ The Bottom Line
Even in fall, mosquitoes and no-see-ums can thrive — but with PESKY®, you can enjoy evenings outside without worrying about bites, welts, or harsh chemicals.
Stay protected naturally — because bugs don’t take the season off, and neither do we.