How to Use

Goodbye Sandfly works, but it works differently than a chemical repellent.  It helps to know a few things about getting the most from the product.  For a good summary of product information you can also see Questions & Answers.

60 seconds

It can take up to 60 seconds for the heat of your skin to begin evaporating the oils to create a zone that sandflies do not like.  60 seconds is a long time if sandflies are hassling you.  Resist the urge to borrow a friend’s chemical repellent in that first minute.

Reapply

Near the end of essential oil evaporation, sandflies may again begin to land on your skin, but will not bite. This is your signal to reapply. Frequent application of small amounts of Goodbye Sandfly provides the best protection from sandflies and mosquitoes.

Depending upon the severity of the sandflies and a variety of weather and activity factors this may be as often as every 20 minutes, but most often every hour or two. If you are staying mostly covered (preferable light coloured clothing), and using Goodbye Sandfly solely for forearms, hands and face, our 40mls bottle, which is pocket-sized and leakproof, will easily last a week of use.  For more on clothing visit Ideas for Managing.

Treat Bites Fast

Goodbye Sandfly also has soothing and antibacterial actions which help the skin heal bites without itching or blemishes. We have noticed that the sandfly bite response is less when product is applied within the first few minutes of being bitten. Re-apply as needed to soothe itching. See our bites page for more natural remedies ideas.

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