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use instructions and precautions.
 Control at the Breeding Site. Although this approach is not
feasible for individuals to consider, it probably offers the greatest
potential for success. A community or area-wide strategy of
"source reduction" relies on water level management, habitat
alteration and/or use of carefully selected biological or chemical
pesticides. For the control effort to be successful, close familiarity
with the sand fly's biology is essential. Properly done, risk of
environmental harm to non-target organisms is minimal.
 Relief of Symptoms. If, in spite of all, you do get bitten too
much, you can relieve the itching symptoms by immersing the
affected parts in fairly hot water for about one minute. Various
painkilling sprays are available also. If your skin reacts unpleasantly
to the bites, prescription cortisone or antihistamine preparations
are available, and are very effective in easing the irritation.

 A few final tips: If you have a choice in the selection of a
gardening or recreation site, keep in mind the proximity of sand
fly breeding places, prevailing wind directions, and amount of
open space permitting air movement. Such prior evaluation with
respect to the potential sand fly problem is something even major
resort developers have overlooked and for which they can pay
dearly. Pick a windy day to be out, preferably late morning or
early afternoon on a sunny day. Otherwise, apply repellents, but
do so sparingly with a complete coverage of exposed skin except
around the mouth and eyes. You might even try treating your
work clothes with repellent if you don't mind storing them in
plastic bags and not washing them (to maintain repellency). Psycho-
logically, you may be comforted by knowing that people who live
and work in a place infested by biting flies tend to build up a
form of immunity, and tolerate a higher level of biting than do
people who come to that place from elsewhere.