How to Get Rid of Biting Bugs in My Swimming Pool

Add chlorine to your pool. Chlorine shocks the pool and can help get rid of bugs and bacteria. How much you add depends on the current chlorine level of the water, but the chlorine level should be between 1.0 ppm and 3.0 ppm, regardless if you have an in-ground or above-ground pool. Evenly scatter the chlorine around the pool or pour it slowly into the water in front of a jet. This helps in the circulation process. Always add chlorine in the late afternoon or early evening to prevent it from dissolving due to the sunlight.

Brush the pool's walls. This helps loosen any algae stuck on the sides of the pool. When brushed off, the chlorine works more effectively to kill bacteria.

Add algaecide to your pool water in the morning or when there's bright sunlight. Algae grows during the day when getting direct sunlight. How much you add depends on the size of your pool and how many gallons it holds. Follow the directions on the algaecide bottle to see how much to add. Chlorine doesn't kill all forms of algae, but algaecide does. Bugs eat algae and need it to stay alive. Without a food source, the bugs cannot multiply and will end up leaving.

Maintain the pool water's pH prevents algae from forming and growing. The ideal pH level is between 7.0 and 7.6. Add sodium bisulfate or muriatic acide to lower a high pH, or adding a base or alkali raises a low pH.