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Sandfly Protection in New Zealand

Native New Zealand Sandflylegs with long sleeve garments
Maori name: Namu2. Wear a hat; Always wear a hat
Family name: Simuliidae blackfly(sandflies don't really go for your
There are 13 species in New Zealand, twoface)
of which bite humans: the others3. Cover yourself in Botanica; this is
preferring penguins, bats, and seals.the best Sandfly repellent as it has
They locate their prey through sight andnatural ingredients and does not contain
small and it is only the female sandflythe Deet chemical.
bites. She needs blood to produce her4. Put Botanica on your hat; Cover your
eggs so using her saw-like jaws to stabhat in Botanica
the skin a pool of blood is created,5. Take your vitamin B; Sandflies don't
this is lapped up with her tongue. Herlike vitamin B
saliva contains an anticoagulant that6. Eat Marmite or Vegemite; Marmite and
causes the irritation to your skin. EggsVegemite the table spreads contain
are laid in fast flowing water. Thevitamin B. Some of this on your morning
males congregate in shady humid bushytoast might also help. You would have to
areas and live off sap and nectar.eat a lot of this to make it your only
Sandflies are located in wetter areas ofform of defence
New Zealand and can be pests, but are7. Avoid wearing dark colours; Sandflies
effectively controlled by use of ango for dark colours
insect repellent.Botaniac has natural products and is
The West Coast of the South Island andavailable at health food stores and some
the Fiordland area has sandflies thatPharmacies (drug stores). Botanic is
will "eat you alive". These New Zealandavailable in a spray on or roll on and
tiny sandflies are not generally lethalwith sunscreen. It is a white bottle
but they are very annoying.with a blue lid. Botaniac smells nice.
You must be prepared with protection orI hope this prepares you for your
the little flies will drive you mad.sandfly defence. If you keep these
There are some simple things you can dolittle creatures away you will enjoy
to avoid the tiny itchy bites.some of the most beautiful spots in the
1. Cover your skin; Cover your arms andworld.



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