🪰Sandflies

• What are they:
  Sandflies are tiny biting midges (genus Culicoides) that live in warm, humid areas. They’re known for very painful, itchy bites that can cause blisters and intense itching that lasts a long time.
• How to protect yourself:
  The most effective approach is to keep moving and cover up.
  Repellents containing DEET or DIMP can also help on uncovered skin.
  To get rid of one that is biting (or rather, cutting the skin), it’s better to brush it away rather than slap it on your skin.
  Don’t lie directly on the sand.
  Apply coconut oil with citronella (buy this coconut oil locally—it’s a local product).
  
• What to do if bitten:
  Cut a lemon and rub it well on the bites. It calms down quickly and, above all, it stops itching.
  Disinfect the bumps (chlorhexidine, or lemon juice if you have nothing else).
  To soothe itching and dry the bites, apply Pruriced (Uriage brand product).