Sandflies and Deet

This is a very interesting article. A must read article about Sandflies. Also talks about Deet, a type of chemical used in insect repellents that distracts them away from you but once it evaporates, the insects will be back for you.

Deet has some health effects which is mentioned in the article. Do have a look. 

http://wildshores.blogspot.sg/2009/08/sandflies-bane-of-our-shores.html