Their scientific name is Ceratopogonidae
Sandflies bites are best avoided. It takes days or weeks to heal. The itchiness never go away and you scratch yourself until you bleed. They are often found near sea shores. It only take minutes and you won’t notice their bites until its too late.
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Sandflies bites are intensely itchy and last for days. Bleeding and infection occurs when a person scratch non-stop. The most effective ways I found so far it is apply intense heat to the bitten area without scalding . Heat increases the blood flow which thins the allergic toxins. Insect balms works the same way.
Use DEET repellents like “OFF!”. You can buy them at most pharmacies in Singapore. The price for “OFF” Prices range from $6.50 to $7.70. Expensive citronella products only half work. It only help the insect pests find you.
Mosquito coils can be used. Its effectiveness is affected by wind directions. The coils burn for six to eight hours. On damp nights it may stop burning. We would hang several of them on our bicycle frames with wires for maximum effect.
Mosquito coil holders looks cool but tend to rust and get cruddy very fast.
