Avoiding Sandfly Stings

Avoiding Sandfly Stings

So how do you avoid getting feasted on by sandflies? Here are some tips for avoiding insect stings:
1. Wear protective clothing — long sleeved shirts and pants and hats.
2. Ask your hotel/resort management if they can provide mosquito nets to protect you during your sleep.
3. Use insecticides, mosquito repellents or one of those plug-in insect zappers
4. Apply insect repellents lotion directly on the skin.
5. Avoid venturing out on the beach at night, or after the wind has died down.
But probably the best tip I found came from the Sibu Resort FAQ:
Oil is the answer to the Sandfly. Repellants, no matter …read more

Sandflies on the Beach

Sandflies on the Beach

You’re off to your dream tropical beach destination. Pristine waters, wide sandy beaches, with just a few cabañas along the shore. And there it is. A sting. An itchy bite. Sandflies, also referred to as No-See-Ums, because you rarely see them.
Are they health hazards? Travel Doctor says:
Lurking on the beaches of many of our favourite holiday and diving resorts is a disease that can do more than just ruin your holiday. It’s a disease that can haunt you for months after you return home, and even ruin your life. Though it’s not as widely known as malaria, it can be …read more


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