Kiwi critters : Sandflies are nasty things
On our recent “fishnic” trip to the beach, we discovered the kiwi scourge of sand flies. They’re nasty little bugs who live by bodies of water (beaches, rivers, lakes..), and buzz up from the ground to nip your feet, all the way up to your knees. Their bites draw blood, and the spot is itchy for weeks afterwards.Fortunately, a spot of insect repellent (waterproof) will generally keep them away, but our first (unprepared) encounter with them has left us with a few itchy spots on our feet for the next while. Apparently our sandflies are tame compared to the Australian version…
Apr 4th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Dude! That is nasty. I know that generally people not from NZ struggle with the sand flies. I don’t mind them much. Its the Mozzies that get me!
I think you have to grow up with them and become immune of something?
Apr 4th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I have a friend who’s convinced that taking vitamin B stops the sandflies from bothering her, maybe it’s something in your diet?