unclekleef Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ever since I have been here, I have been getting what I presume are insect bites on my ankles. Usually in the kitchen, but not always. I cannot see any insects, and it is definiyely not Mosquitoes. Would appreciate any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 The mosquitoes here are much smaller than they are in Aussie, there are two types one very small and normal size ones Its the small ones biting your ankles, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sounds more like sand fleas, impossible to see but present. Several topics on this phenomena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I would also guess sand fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sand fleas in the kitchen? I would guess at the small mosquitoes. They give me good target practice with my electric tennis racket .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Another form of bites are the mites that live in the bamboo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Why don't see a doctor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Why don't you use a spray on insect repellent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sand fleas or those tiny ants. How long does the itching last? If its days - its sand fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I get them by my desk, nowhere else, spray, do all that and still get them. Can't see them but. Smear tiger balm around your ankles, does put them off, what ever they are. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I get them by my desk, nowhere else, spray, do all that and still get them. Can't see them but. Smear tiger balm around your ankles, does put them off, what ever they are. . The only way to put them off is to use the GOOD mossie repellents on yourself - they work for sand flies and most other things in my experience. The cheap mossie coils work to a certain extent too. A pain in the neck, but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirmizi Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I used to get bitten on the feet and ankles a lot and never saw what was biting me. Now I wear socks and hardly ever get bitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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