NOSEEUMS

Noseeums (aka. little devils). These little black sand flies here in Bocas are driving Paul nuts! They are so small you can hardly see them. Thus the name, “no-see -ems.” It’s the females that bite. They need the protein from blood to produce their eggs. They take tiny little bites out of you that that swell up and itch for 3-5 days. They are around all day, but come out in large numbers around 5 pm. Paul’s legs buzz at night from itching so much. Paul now has learned and wears socks to bed with his long pajamas pants tucked neatly inside, thus the reason for his new nick name “Mr. Silly Socks” The way to avoid being bitten is to put a special lotion that has been made here on the island on your legs and arms. This oil contains coconut oil, glycerin, citronella and a few other items. Sounds yummy to me. The kids and I have gotten some bites, bit not as badly as my beloved. Poor guy.