Thread: sandflies

+1 for the dettol / baby oil mix if you want cheap & cheerful, but you've got to re-apply often, and it can make you burn more easily in the sun. Deet works, but I wouldn't put that toxic shit anywhere near my skin if I can help it (although I'd consider it in dengue & malaria areas where you just don't want to risk getting bitten). I now use a tea-tree based repellent, and put up with the occasional bite.

If you can avoid scratching, the itching will fade more quickly. Also resist the urge to swat the buggers straight away, let them suck the anti-coagulant back out first.