Sand Flies in Roatan...

[BTravlin]

My wife and I have been twice and stayed at Fantasy Island both times. We had no bites at all and took no precautions. I think we were spared for two reasons: 1) Fantasy Island sprays their property regularly and 2) we don't like to just hang out at the beach.

 

[Cajuncru Diver]

We also stay at FIBR and yes they spray daily........however if you go to the beach you will be bitten by "no see ums".....get a product called Cactus Juice-you can get it in the states and the gift shop at FIBR sells it(a little higher price) and I guarantee you it WORKS--NO BITES.

 

[Doc]

I'm not going to post an underwater image advertisement,
but here's something really ugly:

...the topic of this thread.

 

[k8brandt]

We're going in April - are they really that bad?!?

They are ALWAYS bad, unless it is a continuous rain. I've never had a problem though, I use Cactus Juice and take copious amounts of B-vitamin. Get two bottles, one for the room and one for your dive bag. Spray before walking on the sand or grass. Mosquitoes, on the other hand....

 

[lmorin]

They are ALWAYS bad, unless it is a continuous rain. ...........

Been there twice in August. Nary a fly. Perfect weather.

 

[k8brandt]

They bother some and not others, consider yourself lucky. It's the mosquitoes that get me the ONE teeny place I didn't apply DEET.

 

[Doc]

It's the mosquitoes that get me the ONE teeny place I didn't apply DEET.

:worthless:

 

[cfelliot]

Anyone have any suggestions on post bite treatment??

I got chewed up pretty bad last week even with DEET :depressed::depressed::depressed:

Chuck

 

[Papa_Bear]

Chuck I feel your pain! Antihistamine is your best bet along Cortisone cream and maybe some alcohol? That and time! Good luck and don't scratch!

 

[Doc]

Benadryl Lotion, Benadryl Pills (or the Wallmart equivalent of them)

The one good thing Cactus Juice makes is the "Soothing Gel". That works, unlike the supposed repellant product.