We are headed to Negril in a few weeks. I have seen in other sites about peeps being bitten by sand fleas along the beach in Negril.Is there any local product we can use instead of bringing some form of spray from home
Thanks
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We are headed to Negril in a few weeks. I have seen in other sites about peeps being bitten by sand fleas along the beach in Negril.Is there any local product we can use instead of bringing some form of spray from home
Thanks
USMC strongly endorses Avon Skin So Soft to combat sand fleas on Paris Island. I doubt the sand fleas in Jamaica are any tougher than those.....
Yes, I buy a bug spray when i get there. Less to pack.
I pick up a spray called "GO!" I've even found it in the tiny mini marts. Works fine for me.
http://www.fontanapharmacy.com/produ...75266_zoom.jpg
Tea Tree oil works for me. They love to attack after a rain and post sunset.
There are several inexpensive local brands, we prefer "Bunny's" brand. Comes in a push spray bottle. You can get it about anywhere...
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me-personally,
have :::: used it... try-ed it :::::::: in-Jamaica, it's so so & sometime-y [[ to/for me ]]
doesn't *work* on WashingtonDC 'squitos
but '''yes''' it IS cheap
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see pic::: me-SAY::>> GO with the product on the 'left' in the pic.
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WHAT to do for sand-fleas ... MY personal *experiences* that *work*...
1...do NOT be in that beach sand AFTER sundown .... especially if their sand fleas in the area
2...if there're sand fleas in the area, GET OUT of that area and MOVE to another area where there're no sand fleas
3...i'm not 100% for-sure, but I *think* they don't crawl ... i think they kinda-sort hop .... but they can't hop more than 'bout 5-inches upward .... so wear something like water boots ..... the higher the better ...... folks tend to think i'm joking 'bout the water boots, but i'm DEAD serious .... it WORKS..!!.,.
addedum.... if you have no water boots ... then, wear those black plastic bags over your feet & lower legs .... the big ones cost 'bout JA $10 or less at the China-man store ......... again,,, i've done this TOO, and it WORKS...!!!!
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#4 ... take a looooooooooooonger trip/vacation :::: the longer the better, 'cause with time you *tend* to get-use-to the biting sand fleas (and mosquitoes) unless it's a REALLY bad infestation..... e.g., even the island residents can't deal wit 'em.
definition... a looong-trip :::>>> 2-3 months.
Attachment 45204 try these and see if they work.ROB always bans me for telling ppl. about them.the last time he banned me i had 15 emails from people wanting to know about them.then,they wrote me an email back thanking me for the sand flea advice.so they do work.
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Originally Posted by Jon Mud Meyer
This is the FIRST TIME you have mentioned non-animal based (dogs & cats) flea collars. You can purchase these human use bands at the Negril Pharmacy, but you never recommended the For Human Use bands before. I am glad you are no longer giving dangerous advice. Thank you!
I find it best to travel with someone who the bugs seem to like. My gf gets a bad reaction to bug bites in Jamaica. One year we spent the last 5 days of our trip at hedo in Negril and the nurse there told her that there's always one person in the group who the bugs seem to go after. That person is my gf and the bugs seem to stay away from me. Smiths suggestion about staying longer also seems to have some truth to it. I find that I do get some bug bites during the first week but after that they seem to leave me alone. I feel bad for my gf cause the bugs drive her crazy but she doesn't let it put a damper on her time in Negril. The only time I saw her really freak out is when we left our cabin door open while we went to watch the sunset and when we returned to our room it was full of thousands of flying ants that were attracted to the lite that was on inside. She freaked out but I turned the lite off inside the room and turned the porch lite on and within minutes they all left the room. So if you go watch the sunset and plan on being on the beach till after dark do yours of a favour and don't leave you door open with the lite on inside.
Those poor flying ants. They happen several times a year. But once in the room, they die in about fifteen minutes. Sweeping them out is a drag...
We used to call them the "attack of the winged things"
We had guests at Zion Hill one night when they swarmed. Can you imagine?
Next morning it looked like it snowed.....
Cap
They never died in our room thank god lol. While we were enjoying our after sunset red stripes on the beach there was this huge flock of literally thousands of small birds cruising the beach and eating those flying ants as they came out of the trees or wherever they were hiding. It was amazing watching them fly along together up and down the beach hunting for those flying ants
Just like Irieonline's poor GF...I'm a magnet for sandfleas and mosquitos...some days I feel like I've tested every product out there and Bunny's is still one of the best and most affordable (since you are looking for products readily available in Jamaica).
If you're looking for a lighter scented product...the Caribbean Go brand that MikeyNyc mentioned was nicely effective also.
Right at sundown, rub some jerk sauce on your legs. Make it extra spicy and see of the little sand fleas burst into flames when they bite you. :D
On second thought....the Jamaican sand fleas might think you are extra tasty! Never mind.
Never experienced sand fleas. We stay west end. Are they like mosquito bites? Itchy?
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I've had sand fle bites in the West End. Sand is sand and they are there so you have been lucky. Yes, they itch and leave red dots or blotches f you are really sensitive. I use Tea Tree oil on any bites and blast it I forgot it. But you can buy it here.Quote:
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I've had sand fle bites in the West End. Sand is sand and they are there so you have been lucky. Yes, they itch and leave red dots or blotches f you are really sensitive. I use Tea Tree oil on any bites and blast it I forgot it. But you can buy it here.Quote:
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..the '''itch-ys''
f.y.i :::>>> in Jamaica,
ALL OVER Jamaica:::>>>> there're a LOT of animal-thing-ys that WILL bite, itch and bump-up your skin.
Animals like::>>. sand fleas, mosquitos, ants {of varous sizes}, and a host of other itty-bitty somethings( ?? ) that'll make your life mizerable. ... one boardie told me another thing-y might be some kinda dust-mite.
remember:::>>> it's VERY dusty down-there in Jamaica na tru ... dirt & dust & sand blowing around CONSTANT-ly.
Remedy / Solution ..??... `~~~ bug sprays, bug repellants, itch-balms, and most importantly frequent-baths
and:::>> keep your room, environment CLEAN :::: dust, dirt and sand-free..!!
clean fresh clothing daily helps too.
Sand fleas do not restrict themselves to the sand, they fly. I live upstairs and sometimes they come around. They tend to dine near floor level but not exclusively.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLP
It is a myth that dust mites bite humans. Google "dust mite bites" and you will find:Quote:
Originally Posted by smith744
"Have red, itching bumps on the skin? Are you scared of dust mite bites? Don’t worry, they DON’T bite people. Surprised?"
"Dust mites DON'T bite! Shocking surprise, right? Dust mite bites are merely a myth."
"Unlike other common household bugs (fleas, for example), dust mites don't bite."
The various sites all have the same info. And one site has a warning:
"Warning Dust mites love rugs and carpeting. So, vacuum the carpets weekly. To really ditch possible dust-mite allergies leave the floors bare."
I cannot remember the last time I was in a carpeted Jamaican home or establishment - all had bare floors so dust mites bites are a non-issue.
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As for sand fleas, by definition they are "sand" creatures. According to the "Orkin Man":
"Although the real sand fleas can prove deadly to their small marine prey, they do not live within human homes and will not infest pets."
http://www.orkin.com/other/fleas/sand-fleas/
We bought Repel with 40% Deet at the little store just north of Ossies on the beach road in February. It was pricy at about $13 but the Mrs. would've paid twice that as she is the one that seems to be allergic to bites. I spend the entire trip within feet of her and never seem to get a single bite, always assumed I must not be allergic to the bites and hers show for days.
You can get Repel, Off, Cutter etc at many places around town...but they're extra expensive since they're imported American brands.
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Rob, Rob, Rob..... aka Mr. B-drive ::::: THAT is why i love you so much ::::: precision, everytime..!!..
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my bad ::: dem NOT dust mites,
BUT those itch-ys are caused by some-mysterious mite-sized-something{{???}} ... an animal. Of that I'm certain :::: dunno ''what'' ,,, but it's alive .... s mentioned in one of my reports, the other week, when they did their-thing to me, I sprayed the body-part, and the itchy-ness went AWAY, IMMEDIATE-ly.
the spray is a bug-spray :::: ergo, it's a bug ... a itty-bitty mite-sized bug
Smith,
LOL!
To be honest it didnt take much precision to google "dust mite bites". In fact it came up as a option after I typed "dust mite" - the bites must be a common question on Google.
A generic term, not so precise, for those small thingys you cannot see are "no-see-ums"... I have seen that used all over the place.
And for those who like Jeopardy, Sand Fleas are crustaceans, not insects. But being that small, I am sure DEET does a number on their system. Once again, this info is thanks to the "Orkin Man"!
Happy bug killing! (grin)
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Originally Posted by Rob
I agree with USMC, that stuff is good for more than just Sand Fleas; it helps against Mosquitoes and Ticks as well . I always carried that stuff out into the field, it sure made the guys in my unit a little more tolerable (from a stench perspective) to be around after an extended patrol:).Quote:
Originally Posted by NegriNoob
Don't forget the Benedryl :-)
One thing that has worked out great for my family -- one hour before sunset we put on socks (can even wear with sandals), looks kind of silly but those sand fleas won't bite you, I buy those socks that look like ladies nylons and where them with sandals, I used to put tights on my kids when they were smaller. Works every time, those sand fleas can't jump up over knee high socks. I also always usually wear tights to a stage show with a long skirt if the show is being held on the beach.
And when you are staying longer than two plus weeks, they seem to stop biting.