watch out for Nairobi fly, and what to do..
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watch out for Nairobi fly, and what to do..
Im still writing my trip report, but it's taking a little bit longer than expected
I just wanted to share my experience with the Nairobi fly with you, as a warning and so you'll know what to do
I had a long 'scratch' over the length of my whole under arm. The second day the scratch was getting more red and burning and it got worse by the day. I didn't had a clue what it was, and was quite worried because it was getting worse and worse, and it hurted quite a lot as well (especially in the sun)
When I walked in the office of my sister in law, her colleage immediately recognized it as a 'Nairobi Fly'. Apparently it's a fly that doesn't sting, but when you crush it it releases some kind of toxic that burns the skin.
The remedy was amazingly simple: toothpaste.
After 2 nights of applying toothpaste on my arm it was almost completely gone.
The fly is back in Arusha because of the long wet season:
<i>"they are on the other hand known to usually 'make scene' following extended rain periods, such as during the 1998 El-Nino spell, when the insects made their debut appearance in Arusha town."</i>
so watch out and bring toothpase with you
more info:
http://allafrica.com/stories/200701290873.html
I just wanted to share my experience with the Nairobi fly with you, as a warning and so you'll know what to do
I had a long 'scratch' over the length of my whole under arm. The second day the scratch was getting more red and burning and it got worse by the day. I didn't had a clue what it was, and was quite worried because it was getting worse and worse, and it hurted quite a lot as well (especially in the sun)
When I walked in the office of my sister in law, her colleage immediately recognized it as a 'Nairobi Fly'. Apparently it's a fly that doesn't sting, but when you crush it it releases some kind of toxic that burns the skin.
The remedy was amazingly simple: toothpaste.
After 2 nights of applying toothpaste on my arm it was almost completely gone.
The fly is back in Arusha because of the long wet season:
<i>"they are on the other hand known to usually 'make scene' following extended rain periods, such as during the 1998 El-Nino spell, when the insects made their debut appearance in Arusha town."</i>
so watch out and bring toothpase with you
more info:
http://allafrica.com/stories/200701290873.html
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I assume that b/c Dennis is asking about the zit factor rather than wrinkles - due to being a lesser age.
Re: inexpensive and best fix for zits -mash up an asprin and mix with a few drops of water - apply and leave on zip (do this when alone) - instant salicytic (sp.) acid
I assume that b/c Dennis is asking about the zit factor rather than wrinkles - due to being a lesser age.
Re: inexpensive and best fix for zits -mash up an asprin and mix with a few drops of water - apply and leave on zip (do this when alone) - instant salicytic (sp.) acid
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Seems like you may have solved a mystery. I was in Uganda and was told I had a spider bite but someone mentioned to me about Nairobi flies. Wish I'd read this a couple of months ago and found out about the toothpaste trick!
http://footballcoachingabroad.wordpr...4-spider-bite/
http://footballcoachingabroad.wordpr...4-spider-bite/
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