Thread: Sandflies and Fly Camping

DEET works
Aerogaurd spray 40% , spray over a lighter flame at camp , seems to keep em away from general area , in oz we can buy a 80% DEET rub on , u can see the trees bending away
Vault is on to it
Dettol on bites followed by baby oil
Is the bushy trick

Vitamin B , need to start it 5 or 6 days before a trip, also makes em steer clear
Loratidine 180mg sold as loraclear in pharmacy reduces them biting and stop itching
Hemorrhoid cream , contains local anesthetic and kortisone takes itch away , reduces swelling
There's a rumor that A+ BLOODGROUPS ATTRACT bites more than others
Check your buddies bloodgroup
Seen punters in the daintree with all the " enviromental" deet free sprays change their minds in 30 mins. Also seen them scratch , then bites gets infected , walk around looking like leprosy victims
Horrible lil fkrs at least no malaria or dengue Ross River fever here or ticks
Miss the snakes and crocs though