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The architecture and beaches of Croatia are the two main attractions of this country. And if the first "good" in Europe is enough, then with the rest by the sea problems often arise. While it is expensive in France and far away in Spain, the blue sea of ​​Croatia attracts more and more tourists every year. Croatia is becoming more popular destination for a beach holiday, both among European tourists and travelers from the CIS.

The best time for holidays on the Adriatic coast of Croatia - the period from mid-June to September. At this time, the sea heats up to + 24 ° C, there is practically no rain, the water is calm and transparent. Are there sandy beaches in Croatia and where are they located? Where to go on vacation with children and what do experienced tourists advise? Find out the answers in our top of the best beaches in Croatia.

Sandy beaches

It should be noted right away that sandy beaches there are not so many in Croatia and they are mainly located on the islands. But it is still possible to find them.

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The beaches of Croatia are places where tourists who like to combine sightseeing of historical sights and seascapes rest. Get inspired by the photographs of the Adriatic Sea, choose the beach that suits you and set off for the warm waves. Have a nice trip!

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The snake, which will be discussed in this article, belongs to the family of vipers, and they, in turn, are considered the crown of the evolution of reptiles and are recognized as the most poisonous snakes in the world. Sandy efa, despite its beautiful appearance and a completely friendly character, capable of poisoning her opponent in a matter of seconds with a very strong poison, which, even after the introduction of the serum for the rest of his life, will remind a bitten person of health problems.

What does a sandy efa look like?

These cold-blooded ones do not differ in large size, their average body length is 70-75 cm, and individuals more than one meter long are very rare. Males are slightly larger than females. Their body is painted with white spots, and two zigzag lines run along the sides, giving the snake an elegant and unusual look.

On the head there is a drawing that outwardly resembles a cross or a bird soaring in the sky. The eyes are large, round in shape, the color of the iris depends on the general color of the scales, the pupil is vertical. The ventral side is light yellow, and the color of the scales can be either golden or brown - the exact color depends on the habitat of the snakes.

The body of the ephae is covered with small and rough scales, some of them grow in the opposite direction and are used by the snake to notify others about its appearance - they emit a special sound, similar to rustling or a kind of rustling.

Did you know? A sandy efa is capable of jumping over one meter in height and about three meters in length. The enraged female guarding her nest will rush at the opponent with lightning speed without warning about the attack. That is why snakes are especially dangerous during the mating season.

Is a bite dangerous for humans

Sandy Efa is one of the ten most poisonous snakes on Earth for a reason. Every fifth person bitten by a sandy ephae dies. The toxins contained in its poison have a special effect on the hematopoietic process - they sharply reduce the level of fibrinogen - a special protein responsible for blood clotting.
Without the provision of the necessary assistance, the bitten person will soon begin severe bleeding - from the wound at the site of the bite, nose, ears and even throat. A particular danger is the long wait for the body to react to the poison - death can occur even 40 days after the bite of the epha.

It should be noted that these snakes prefer to lead a reclusive lifestyle and avoid meeting people. As practice shows, most of the ephas bites were due to a person - the victims either stepped on the reptile or stirred its nest, even if it happened unintentionally.

Where dwells

Efa prefers to hide in thickets of branched shrubs that grow in sandy areas, on the shores of shallow rivers, as well as in areas dominated by loess and clay soils.
This type of poisonous snake is widespread in the deserts of India, northeastern Africa and in the arid territories of countries. East Asia and the Arabian Peninsula.

What eats

Sandy fels differ from their relatives by increased activity - they are in constant motion, even after a hearty dinner. Various insects, such as locusts, beetles, and centipedes, make up the bulk of the sand ef's diet. Adults are not averse to pampering themselves with small rodents, chicks and even small lizards.

Important! One of the main rules for providing the first medical care when a poisonous snake is bitten, the venom is sucked out of the wound at the site of the bite. This technique significantly reduces the amount of toxins that enter the human bloodstream. But this is only effective in the first ten minutes after the bite.

The snake goes hunting at nightfall, however, it is not uncommon to meet it during the day.
True, on especially hot days, she does not leave her hole, preferring to move in the cool of the night. With a slight drop in temperature in winter, they can easily overwinter without hibernation.

A beach holiday on the island of Hainan is a dream come true for many tourists, but there are small insects that can turn a vacation on one of the best beaches on this island into hell. We are talking about sand fleas, which tourists simply call "midges".
Sand flies in Hainan can be found not only in the area of ​​Sanya, but also in other places. In general, the problem of sand fleas is common for the whole of Southeast Asia, therefore, reports that someone was severely bitten by midges appear not only in Hainan, but also in Nha Trang, Boracay and other places in the region.
Note that not every person is allergic to a midge bite on the beaches of Hainan Island. For some, sand flea bites can cause acne that itches terribly, while others may not even notice the bites of these fleas.
People who have already experienced midge bites in Hainan know that they can be quite painful. If left untreated, they can cause a lot of suffering for several days or even weeks before disappearing on their own. While sand flea bites in the Sanya area are generally not dangerous, these sand flies can carry disease and transmit viruses. So sometimes, in case of multiple bites of midges, you should see a doctor, especially if you have severe symptoms after the bites.
While the gnats on the beaches in Hainan are quite small, they can cause serious skin problems. They tend to bite their feet because they are closest to the ground, and sand fleas can only jump 20-40 cm. However, if you decide to lie on the sand, then there is a possibility that midges will bite you everywhere. The same can happen if you are lying on a sun lounger.
It is important to note that midges in Hainan most often bite in the evening, at night, or at dawn. It is at this time of day that sand fleas are most active. So when walking along the beach in the evening in shorts or a skirt, you should be prepared for the fact that you will be bitten. From late morning to sunset hours, midges on the beaches of Hainan are not so active, but this does not mean that they do not bite at all at this time.

How sand fleas bite

What to do if bitten by midges in Hainan

What to do to avoid being bitten by midges in Hainan

Advice (and absolutely free) on how to live in Sanya for the entire course of treatment and not make problems (everything is based on actual facts).

Everyone knows that we create all problems for ourselves and learn, unfortunately, from our mistakes, and not from others. We have been undergoing treatment for 6 years and came to the clinic in Sanya for our doctors from Xingcheng city. I will not bore you with our diagnosis, but each of our children has their own diagnosis, and the only task we have with you is to help them overcome their illness, we at least make life easier and adapt to life in this society without us !!! (how sad it is, but we need to think about it now)

Since you are on this site and forum, it is already clear that the main task of your life is your children !!! So we are in Sanya, we are being treated and have been living for a long time. As a rule, we ourselves like to create problems for ourselves (including myself, no matter how much I liked to be clever and give advice)

1. Do not forget - you are in a foreign country, with your culture, way of life and rules! Be adequate and respectful!

2. All Chinese have great respect for foreigners. If people on the street smile at you and try to say something, smile back. It will not cost you anything, but with facial expressions and gestures they will help you.

3. Strain your brain (in old age there will be no insanity) and learn at least a few words in Chinese: "nihao" - hello! "To what" - how much is it? "Sanya Van" or "Sanya Bay" and taxi drivers will take you to central beach Sanya, the trip from our house to the beach is 9-11 RMB. By the way, here I am guided by the distances in terms of yuan.

4. Ostorv Hainan is one of the most expensive resorts world and is considered the island of the rich Chinese - here you can buy everything, but very expensive! Clothes and shoes are expensive, equipment is expensive and often of poor quality (fakes). There is nothing here that cannot be bought from us in Russia (and even at times cheaper) Do not waste time shopping!

5. It is better, if you can, relieve stress at sea, walk along the surf line, swim (I do this only from 9 to 10.30 am) while the sun is not active! Do not forget that we are next to the equator! In the tropics! On the sanjawan beach, do not sit and do not lie still - otherwise you will be bitten by the smallest midges, and cruelly (everyone has it in different ways, but the itch from bites is uncontrollable with abscesses and scars. the same rake The most effective medicine from Russia - "beneneocine" helps from bites.

6. All the medicines that I use myself and give my child I take with me from Russia.

7. Wash your hands more often, both yourself and your child (I take hand sanitizer with me on the road).

8. Drink only bottled water.

9. Do not eat in street eateries, if you do not want to be hostage to the closet (toilet).

10. The supermarket in our residential Condo "Huatin" has everything, including the marketing rules that exist all over the world (I will not teach, all scientists, but see the expiration date).

11. In Sanya there is something to see and there is where to go and go. Take your free at the airport tourist card Sanya, and Tanya Karus will tell you everything, how and what is best.

12. When we listen to the advice of strangers, we always think that everything that is told happens to anyone, but not to me !!! But in vain !!!

One example: came to the clinic for treatment family-mom, dad and child. The child is active, fidget, wants to go to Monkey Island. (Apparently someone in Russia advised) I tell them it's dangerous !!! Monkeys bite (there are already many examples of us among patients). They went to the park "The Deer turned his head", it is within the city and is beautiful.

And what do you think. Wild monkeys live there (they are local inhabitants of the jungle of Hainan) and settled in the city. Dad decided to feed the monkeys ... The result is deplorable:

Dad's leg was bitten, the monkeys grabbed the child by the hair.

Stress to the child (they were attacked by a wild animal)

Dad (she herself did not see him after this incident) was bitten and now he is forced to go to the hospital. If only you read reviews on the Internet, listened to the advice of experienced patients, at least a little before going on excursions, you would be more circumspect. Monkeys carry not only the rabies virus, but also many other terrible diseases (AIDS, hepatitis C, Ebola virus, various tropical viruses and hemorrhagic fevers).

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As my favorite TV presenter Andrey Malakhov says: “Take care of yourself and your loved ones”! If any of my tactless advice comes in handy, it's already a success! I wish you and your loved ones health - this is the greatest value of our life!

With respect and love for everyone,

Timofey's grandmother.

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And finally, after almost two weeks of wandering in the Middle Kingdom, having made a trip more than 3,000 kilometers long, tired and exhausted, we nevertheless flew to a paradise, the southernmost part of China, to the island of Hainan. Here we are promised the long-awaited relaxes on the beach, rest after the work done and the opportunity to wash in sea ​​water thousands of kilometers of path, clear your head before the final march through the Chinese cities.

What does an ordinary guy like me know about Hainan?

Yes, in principle, almost nothing, except that the Hainan skeleton is:

• an island in the South China Sea, in a tropical climate;
• something like Crimea, only for yellow-bellied Chinese;
• the most southern point The PRC, except for the individual islands for which it is fighting with other countries;
• pontovoy resting place of the rich and Russian tourists who are tired of Thailand.

And in Hainan there is a huge hotel that looks like a jellyfish or a flower, in the city of Haikou the stage of the kite surfing world cup is taking place, it is hot and very humid here. That's all I can tell you about Hainan at the time of our arrival.

Before the trip, I very fluently studied the local sights and places to visit, but to be honest, the main purpose of the trip here is to have a bite on the beach and chew on some seafood and fruits, because this is the best thing to do for a tired traveler.

During our visit to Hainan Island, we managed to visit three beaches: Dadonghai (3 days), Yalong ( Yalong bay, 2 days) and the city beach in Sanya (Sanya, 2 days). All three beaches are easily accessible by taxi or shuttle buses, or are within walking distance from our place of residence. Of the three listed beaches, Yalong deserves special attention.

Probably, this is the cleanest and most comfortable beach on the coast near Sanya. Since mainly the most expensive hotels are located along the beach, there are relatively few people here. The beaches are accessible to anyone, they are clean, and there is practically no debris in the water.

Describe beach vacation, to be honest, she's still boring, so in this part of the report I will try to put together notes on certain moments of my stay on the island, with photographs characteristic of this note, or maybe not at all in the subject.

For example, a bunch of Chinese go swimming with large inflatable rings, and some do not hesitate to bathe huge inflatable unicorns into the water!

I was surprised by this moment: that in Yalong, in Dadonghai, in Sanya, at exactly 20:00, several ATVs with flashing lights begin to ride along the coast. Local policemen are sitting in the quadrics in tandem with rescuers, blowing whistles, shining lanterns at the swimmers, forcing them to leave the sea. Somehow earlier on the seas I did not notice this, or I did not pay attention.

It turns out that the remote control from the camera is without moisture protection, and after taking this frame, after a few hours it began to look like this:

If you go to Yalong, then you may have problems with food, because there are almost no cafes in the area of ​​expensive hotels, and they are all concentrated in the central part of the village. From the point of view of finance, everything is not cheap, prices are 10-15% higher than the average in China, both for food in cafes and for juice and water in shops.

Speaking of food, it is worth mentioning that a dinner at a seafood restaurant on average costs about 150 RMB for two, and this is not particularly glamorous. If you cheat, you can easily miss 200-250 RMB, and if you dumb and don't check the check, then it is possible that dishes that you did not buy will appear in it. They tried to sniff one of these for us, but the narrow-eyed woman did not manage to deceive us.

The cost of housing is average in China, a room costs 120-160 RMB per day, both in Sanya and on the beaches. In Dadonghai we lived 100 meters from the water for this money, in an apartment converted into a hotel room, and in Sanya in an apartment for the same money. Normal hotel rooms start at 450 RMB, but it's a complete family waste to spend so much money for a hotel.

Although Ruslan and Natasha did just that, settling in the Mariott, and they were terribly pleased with this circumstance. They even took a special bus to the beach, but I'm not talking about towels and slippers.

OVERNIGHT IN A TENT IN HAINAN.

Apparently in this part it is worth mentioning one incident that happened to us somewhere on the third day of our stay on the island. While Ruslan and Natasha basked in the Mariott’e, and Valera and Almira trampled White sand on one of the beaches of Sanya, Oksa and I decided to test the possibility of spending the night in a tent on this wonderful island.

The fact is that even in winter we read that there are 43 campgrounds in Hong Kong, where anyone can go with a tent. The most affordable campgrounds in the bulk are located near the city, have amenities, water, showers, etc. There are few people there - a lot of nature, which in turn bribed us with the opportunity to look differently at the metropolis, break away from the hustle and bustle of Chinese life and hammered into our heads a desire to feel all this on our own skin. Well, how can you feel something like that without training? So it was decided to train here in Sanya, having tried an overnight stay in the tropics, on the shores of the South China Sea, under palm trees and on white sand. Romance, blah!

Of course, for the sake of such an occasion, we prepared well: we took with us a small, thin tent for 999 RUB from a sports supermarket, bought somewhere in Changsha a foil blanket, brought a fleece blanket in a backpack halfway around the world in order not to freeze, took food in the store, beer, juice, all sorts of goodies, and went to best beach Sanya, in Yalong Bay. Since this beach is mostly inhabited by hotels, closer to sunset it was decided to go to its western part. According to the satellite, there is a section of the coastline where there are no buildings and it is possible to stay in a tent.

No sooner said than done, we waited for the sunset and we go to the place. From the very beginning, I somehow did not think about the reasons that this section of the beach is not built up. And there was only one reason - the coast by the sea was rocky, more precisely, it was a huge stone slab, on which the waves crashed. In appearance, the slab was of volcanic origin and resembled a piece of solidified lava. The stove itself was a little dirty, or maybe no one is cleaning it because no owners. This is probably why part of the beach was not very popular with tourists, and those vacationers who walked along it did not stop and walk by.

We found a plot more or less suitable for living and settled on a sandy five-meter cliff, with a beautiful view of the sea. Above us were large palms, forest on all sides, 200-300 meters to the nearest building. From the very beginning, even when the tents were being set up, I was surprised by a strong sound coming from everywhere - these were cicadas, ringing so loudly that sometimes it resembled an all-pervading ultrasound. It was a little unusual, but we did not attach much importance to it, especially since after about an hour the cicadas subsided.

You know, the Chinese love to wrap everything in bags, and these bags are once again in bags and so on ad infinitum, or rather to the singular. For example, you bought a pack of some cupcakes and each cupcake inside the pack will be wrapped in another individual package, and inside this package the cupcake will be wrapped in thin paper. Even when we were putting things in the tent from backpacks, I noticed that one bag of puffed rice seemed to burst, but knowing that we had already opened the main pack, I somehow did not attach much importance to this. Moreover, at exactly 19:00 a flock of some nasty, large, but not biting winged ants or midges flew into us. It was tough, we thought we would be devoured by these bastards or raped. We jumped into the tent, we are waiting. We barely breathe.

After about an hour, the midges disappeared. By this time, we had already managed to get wet from the heat and almost suffocated. The fact is that in our tent for 999 RUB there is only one layer and, in theory, its design suggests that it should save more from rain than from tropical heat. The tent coped perfectly with midges, but there were tremendous problems with access to fresh air. In search of a breath of fresh air, they opened a single window, but since it was essentially a piece of gauze cloth, the air did not pass through it much.

After an hour of imprisonment, we slowly began to open the entrance to the tent, trying to make up for the lack of oxygen. Along with oxygen starvation, I was tormented by another question: we are in the tropics, here there may be snakes, scorpions, vampire bats, malaria mosquitoes and some other blood-sucking or poisonous shnya, after the bite of which we may not crawl to civilization ... Therefore, it would be logical not to open the entrance to the tent to the end and not to fiddle with fate.

Exactly an hour later, we were half-naked, lying with our heads on the street dying from the heat, not giving a damn about the living creatures, which theoretically just craves to bite us in the Sanyin palm forest. By this time, we already had a thought: "Shouldn't we evacuate somewhere to the hostel?" Time passed slowly, from the moment of settling in the tent, only three hours had passed, and the impressions received were already off the charts. Then I remembered the poor fellow Americans, who in Vietnam for days on end crawled through the jungle after the Viet Cong - it was much harder for them. But it's hard for us too, because we lie with our head to the entrance, and this part is a little lower, respectively, the blood inevitably rushes to the head.

After a while, my convulsive thoughts are interrupted by a super idea. Since at this moment we have already quite worn out with this "romance" and we seem to have nothing to lose in this life at all, and the thought of evacuation does not leave our tired brains alone, there was a proposal to try the most cardinal way of getting rid of us from the heat in the tent - make a hole in it! Yes, a huge hole on the side of the head, i.e. legs. In theory, then the air will have to pass through the tent, we will be able to breathe and theoretically we will not die until morning on this shitty shore.

Even before leaving Sanya, I bought myself a cool folding knife in some store, with the help of which, as it turned out, the fabric at the tent was cut perfectly. Made a hole about 50x50 centimeters. The air has gone! This is probably the most vivid impression of a trip to Hainan - what a pleasant air here!

Having turned a little, we still fell asleep and so would have slept until the morning, but this story is not destined to end quickly. At about two o'clock in the morning, a new test awaited us - we were almost eaten by mosquitoes. They drank a liter from Oksa, a glass from me. Since we had foreseen a hole in the tent, and there were no mosquitoes, we had to completely wrap ourselves in a fleece blanket in order to somehow hide from them. It seems to have carried it this time. Well, come on morning, come!

Morning has not come. After some time, the mosquitoes disappeared, but the mosquitoes turned out to be not the main problem. At one point, I woke up from a strong roar. No, this was not a war between the Americans and the Viet Cong. It was a banal thunder from thunderstorms and lightning all over the sky around, above us, from all sides. It seemed to me the apotheosis of our history. Two tourists who have not slept enough in a tent, in a tropical forest, in a thunderstorm, embracing, look through the holes in the tent at the sparkling lightning, flocks of mosquitoes, snakes, and scorpions around ... and suddenly, somewhere along the edge of our cliff, about 3 meters from us a huge rat runs by! AAAA! Guard! Oksik screams! The rat is in a panic! In the meantime, I seem to have guessed who opened the pack of puffed rice last night.

The rat ran away, it was not so huge, but expressive. Like in comics, when a huge rat silhouette is reflected in the reflection of lightning. Having calmed down a little, we began to wonder how to solve the problem, if the rain did cover us, especially since dark clouds inevitably approached our tent. We decided to close the hole with a foam blanket, so that it would not leak. Spread it out, tied it up, went to sleep, we think: but interestingly, we are lying in a tent, lightning flashes around, the tent is covered with a foil blanket ... won't lightning kill us?

At about 6 am, Oksa and I woke up. In their heads were about the same remnants of thoughts - it was a complete fuck! In life, we have not been caught in a similar series of stupid events and we do not want to get into it anymore. Probably, it was the most memorable night that we spent in nature, having learned all the hardships of this business. Therefore, as soon as the things were collected, I do not hesitate for a second to throw out the tent in the first place I come across, so as not to repeat this feat a second time during the trip.

What a blah romance!

GENERAL IMPRESSIONS ABOUT HAINAN ISLAND.

What does an ordinary guy like me know about Hainan? Yes, in principle, almost nothing, except that the Hainan skeleton is:

• heat under +33 with humidity up to 95%;
• a warm sea, from which you do not want to leave for hours, with a temperature approximately similar to the temperature of the surrounding air, and even warmer in the evening;
• a huge number of Chinese in inflatable circles, swimming in fenced paddling pools;
• a great place to take a breath from your trip.
• a place where they like Russian champagne and sell it for 188 RMB (actually, almost 1,900 RUB in our opinion)

And also in Hainan there is a huge hotel that looks like a jellyfish or a flower and can be clearly seen from all sides.

One evening we sat on the shore, watching the changing picture - the hotel turned into a huge video wall, where beautiful and bright pictures were broadcast. Nice and unusual, and if you consider the scale of the illumination - great!

Is it worth going to Hainan specifically to relax at sea?

Probably not. If only passing or accidentally wandering here. At the current cost of the flight, at current prices for accommodation and food, if it is impossible for a Russian tourist to rent a motorbike (policemen arrest a motorbike, the fine is huge, although you may not be caught, as luck would have it), if there are no alternative forms of entertainment here such as surfing or kiting, I think to go here on purpose is expensive nonsense. Closer, there are more interesting and cheaper alternatives.

On the other hand, if the main thing for you in your journey is changing the picture, the opportunity to experience something new, a beautiful vacation, delicious and unusual seafood food, seasoned with a Chinese style of cooking and Asian flavor, then you should definitely visit this place to collect and compose your own. own idea of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe rest on the island of Hainan.

Agree, it's not very pleasant to go to romantic walk on a beach somewhere in California or Thailand and be bitten by sand flies. These species live on the coast and bite vacationers, being carriers of various diseases. We will tell you how to get rid of annoying insects, what scientists advise, what to do if you decide to relax on the coast for a couple of days or your house is in an area where they multiply en masse, what means: repellents, traps and dog collars are better to use.

Sand flies Diptera insects are widespread on the coast, near canals, in tropical and subtropical climates. They live in various plant debris - washed ashore or attacked from trees.

Sand flies breed in moist soils in intertidal zones. Also, midges can fly into a human dwelling if it is located on the coast, especially if there is a lot of greenery around. In windy weather you will hardly meet them, but on cloudy calm days they are right there.

In midges, like in mosquitoes, the female bites and eats blood, which provides the necessary substances for the development of eggs. After that, the larvae develop (they must live in a nutrient-rich near-water environment) and finally, adult insects. And so in a circle.

Their bites cause redness and swelling. If the bites are multiple, an allergic reaction may occur.

If you decide to relax on the coast for a couple of days, then it is obligatory:

1. Use repellents. We will tell you about the most effective ones below.
2. Walk directly on wet sand near the water - gnats live in algae washed ashore, dead leaves and other plant debris that accumulates near the water. However, they do not fly to the water itself, so going a little further you will be safe.
3. If there are a lot of midges, do not stand still, move around - their wings are small and it is not easy for them to keep up with a person.
4. Swim every 5 minutes. Midges do not sit on wet skin. It dries up a little - they begin to attack.
5. Items 1-5 apply to people in swimwear, but if you want to completely protect yourself from midges and are not going to swim, then just put on pants and a long-sleeved shirt. They will not bite their clothes.
6. You can use fatty creams or cosmetic oils, they form a thin film on the skin that midges cannot bite through.

How to get rid of gnats if your home is in an area where they multiply en masse

If your home is located in places where they breed or not far from them, then in order not to let yourself be bitten and provide for yourself quiet life without midges, follow the advice of scientists from the University of Florida:

1. Remove vegetation from the house, shrubs, trees, on the contrary, can be left. This will reduce the number of insect shelters and increase air flow. Mow lawns on time.
2. Install fine nets on all windows, and additionally hang a curtain made of light fabric on the door, and hang a canopy made of fine mesh above the bed.
3. Close the windows on the leeward side, midges are very light, so it is difficult for them to fly upwind.
4. Install ceiling fans in your home to reduce heat and keep gnats out. They rarely bite if there is even a small amount of air flow.
5. Do not leave water to flow from hoses after watering or washing the machine. Try not to engage in such activities late at night, when the midges are especially active.
6. Pay attention to how the midges in your area behave in relation to the lunar cycle, this species bites most actively several days after the full and new moon. With this in mind, plan barbecues on days when they are at their lowest.
7. In the early morning and late evening, wear light, long-sleeved clothing and use repellents.
8. Use electronic CO2 insect traps.

The best remedies for sand flies

According to scientists from the University of Florida, the main agents against sand flies are the same as for other midges and mosquitoes: DEET, Picaridin and Permithrin. We give you the English names of the active substance so that you can buy such funds when you are resting at sea abroad. We have selected the best for you: two for body and face, and one spray for clothes.

In the US, the most popular are DEET-based repellents (known as DEET in Russia). The best-selling brand on the American Amazon is the Repel 100 Insect Repellent. It costs about $ 7.19.

The second most popular is picaridin repellent - Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin. This inexpensive but effective $ 8.88 repellent is effective against mosquitoes and ticks for up to 12 hours and promises to provide up to 8 hours of protection from midge bites. It has been used all over the world since 1998 and is most popular in Europe. It is safe for the whole family and will not damage clothes, bags, watches or synthetic fabrics. It is completely safe and has a pleasant citrus scent. If you want to use it together with sunscreen, then first apply the cream and only after 10 minutes - the repellent.

Separately, there is a special repellent for clothes with permethrin- Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent. It costs about $ 14.71 and although it is more expensive than other repellents, it provides protection for up to 6 weeks. The repellent is versatile and will deal not only with midges, but also mosquitoes, ticks and 55 other species of biting insects - making it ideal for both hikes and long outings.

Permethrin is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but keep the spray away from cats just in case, as it can negatively affect their nervous system. And with the protection of people from midges, the spray has been successfully coping for many years: the uniform of the soldiers of the American army is treated with permethrin.

The repellent is applied directly to the clothes and continues to work even after washing (can be washed 6 times). Unlike DEET, which can damage some fabrics and materials, permethrin can even be used for fabrics such as silk, as well as synthetic and waterproof fabrics (does not affect plastics or trimmings). That is why it can be sprayed not only on clothes, but also on the outside of the tent, backpacks, hammocks, outdoor furniture and mosquito nets. For asthmatics indoors, use the product with caution.

How to protect yourself from midges while you sleep

Protecting yourself is often required not only on the street, but also indoors. In order not to splash sprays everywhere and not to smear with lotions, oils, protect yourself with special canopies on the bed. They start at $ 19. Unlike regular mosquito nets, it has a smaller mesh (225 per square inch) and can even be wrapped under a mattress to keep it in place, even if you toss and turn heavily in your sleep.

Such a net will come in handy not only at home, but also when traveling, especially if you plan to visit an area rich in blood-sucking insects. If you use the canopy outdoors, shake it well after removing it from the mount - it may contain stuck gnats that tried to get through the net, but could not. There are special hiking options. Together with the net comes a cord that allows you to fix the canopy on a branch, so that you will have enough free space for a comfortable sleep. The net is made in such a way that the lower part overlaps the bottom under the sleeping mat or bag, which, just in case, will protect you from insects that might get in from below. Such a “physical barrier” is a great option for those who do not like to apply insect repellents to their skin during a night hike.

How to protect your dog from sand flies

Not only people but also pets suffer from annoying insects. Moreover, unlike a person, they cannot get dressed or hide. To protect your pet from mosquito bites, use special collars impregnated with repellents. The US Department of Defense advises the use of deltamethrin collars in its guidelines.

First, Scalibor Protector Band for Dogs for $ 19.94, provides protection from ticks and fleas, for 6 months. It is well regulated and is suitable for adult dogs from 12 months old. But ticks and fleas are not all - it is the Scalibor Protector Band that is recommended for use in those regions where leishmaniasis vectors can bite your dog.

The second collar is a more budgetary analogue of the first one called Salvo Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs 2pk Large for $ 18.95. It is beneficial that the package contains not one, but two collars at once.

The active ingredient in both collars is Deltamethrin, which causes allergic reactions in many dogs. The owners who have already purchased such a collar for their pets are advised to wear the collar loosely and observe the dog for some time. If the dog becomes lethargic, it is best to remove the collar. Some advise, before putting on a collar on a dog, to ventilate it for 24 hours and only after that put it on.

Natural remedies for sand fly bites

It so happens that you went on vacation and were not ready to meet with midges or you are allergic to chemical repellents, and you do not want to experience insect bites. For allergy sufferers and young children, natural remedies are suitable.

Both yourself and your child can lubricate open areas of the skin with oily baby oil, this will reduce the number of biting insects, because they have a short mouth apparatus that cannot penetrate the oil film that forms on the skin.

A second option is a mixture of citronella or lavender oils. And, of course, try to avoid places where gnats accumulate. But here without guarantees, many scientists are skeptical about natural remedies. But you can try, if it does not help, you will always have time to return to proven repellents based on DEET.

Sand midge bites

What if the bite could not be avoided?

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• What to see: V Lisbon - history Center and the castle of St. George, the oldest district of Alfama, where the facades of the houses are decorated with azulejos tiles, Cathedral, the Monastery of Carmo, the port, the statue of Christ (a copy of the Brazilian one) and magnificent palaces. WITH Lisbon Riviera it is worth going on an excursion to Cape Roca, to a catholic shrine Fatima , old towns Obidos , Coimbra and Evora. At dawn- a must-see place for surfers. Here it is worth climbing to the top of Cape Citiu - the views are breathtaking. Must-see Sintra- Royal Residence and Pena Castle, private palaces, Botanical Garden as well as several interesting museums and galleries.
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