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Subject: Re: Skeeters and Sandflies - reply Posted on: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:54:14 +0200

G&G wrote:
>A rip off. Many people, for one reason or another, do not attract "skeets,
>sandflies and no-see-ums". We travel frequently with another couple who are
>immune, while we have to use the strongest deet repellent.
>Do not take a chance. Buy good repellent before you go.
>Just in case.

And for sand flies, avoid damp sandy jungly areas before sunrise or at
dusk, and cover-up. Many places are starting to see a rise in
leishmaniasis, and it's not worth the risk.

--
Ken Tough

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