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cibber93 · 09-14-2011, 07:51 PM

My husband and I are both in Aruba as I write this, and we both have a number of small red bug bites on our feet and ankles. I also have three on my legs and two on my arm. I hate to bring up the dreaded bed bug idea, but I don't know what could be causing this. I did my usual bed bug check and didn't see anything, and I honestly think the bites happened at some point during our first day on the beach, but I can't be sure. I suppose they could be mosquito bites, but given most are on our feet and ankles, I am thinking maybe a sand mite? We didn't feel the bites, and they didn't start itching until the next day. Odd! Anyone else encounter this?

*Andrea J.* · 09-14-2011, 08:01 PM

i would think probably no on bed bugs.
if in doubt contact the housekeeping dept at your resort now.

there have been reports here and there about some folks getting bit by things like sand fleas or little sand bugs.
also too there are little bugs/flies/mosquitos at dawn and dusk.
we (especially our feet and legs) got bitten badly in late august during outdoor dining.

luvsun · 09-14-2011, 09:41 PM

I remember we talked about this awhile ago and came up with them being no see um's.
They can be nasty little things.

ace2063 · 09-14-2011, 10:24 PM

I use this bug repellent spray that works on mosquitoes, no see ums, sand fleas etc. Its called buggspray and I bought it on Ebay. It does contain 25% deet but it has a pleasant vanilla smell which is supposed to help repel insects. Works every time for me especially when I go to Puerto Rico where I usually get bitten a lot.

cibber93 · 09-15-2011, 08:29 AM

It's been two nights of sleeping in the hotel with no additional bites. I think it must have been something that got us at the beach. I will try bug spray. Thanks all!

AndyM · 09-15-2011, 08:32 AM

They tend to appear in the evenings.

Cple · 09-15-2011, 01:40 PM

It seems its just a matter of who they like,and dislike. I've been luck this week. Maybe they don't like the Balashi in the blood stream.

maryannese5@comcast.net · 09-15-2011, 03:28 PM

Hello!

Just got back from Aruba and we were getting bit by
little red ants. Bug spray helped. I miss Aruba!

danadog56 · 09-17-2011, 02:36 AM

yeah, the "no see ums" we seem to get bit every year the first day or two then no more...dont know whether its because we are in the chlorine then beach and back that maybe they quit attacking you or what ????
But seem to get used to it and dont scratch and I think that is the key, dont scratch and you dont know youre bit....weird...

IloveAruba2 · 09-17-2011, 08:41 PM

That happened to me in June when we were there...itched like crazy! After the first couple days I didn't get anymore. Fresh blood I guess?

09-14-2011, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
cibber93 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	small red bugs bites on feet and ankles My husband and I are both in Aruba as I write this, and we both have a number of small red bug bites on our feet and ankles. I also have three on my legs and two on my arm. I hate to bring up the dreaded bed bug idea, but I don't know what could be causing this. I did my usual bed bug check and didn't see anything, and I honestly think the bites happened at some point during our first day on the beach, but I can't be sure. I suppose they could be mosquito bites, but given most are on our feet and ankles, I am thinking maybe a sand mite? We didn't feel the bites, and they didn't start itching until the next day. Odd! Anyone else encounter this? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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09-14-2011, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	i would think probably no on bed bugs. if in doubt contact the housekeeping dept at your resort now. there have been reports here and there about some folks getting bit by things like sand fleas or little sand bugs. also too there are little bugs/flies/mosquitos at dawn and dusk. we (especially our feet and legs) got bitten badly in late august during outdoor dining. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

09-14-2011, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 393	I remember we talked about this awhile ago and came up with them being no see um's. They can be nasty little things. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-14-2011, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ace2063 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arashi Beach, Malmok Beach, Eagle Beach. Posts: 67 Images: 21	I use this bug repellent spray that works on mosquitoes, no see ums, sand fleas etc. Its called buggspray and I bought it on Ebay. It does contain 25% deet but it has a pleasant vanilla smell which is supposed to help repel insects. Works every time for me especially when I go to Puerto Rico where I usually get bitten a lot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-15-2011, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
cibber93 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	It's been two nights of sleeping in the hotel with no additional bites. I think it must have been something that got us at the beach. I will try bug spray. Thanks all! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-15-2011, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
AndyM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Paradise Beach Villas Eagle Beach Posts: 216	They tend to appear in the evenings. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-15-2011, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	It seems its just a matter of who they like,and dislike. I've been luck this week. Maybe they don't like the Balashi in the blood stream. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. likes this.

09-15-2011, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
maryannese5@comcast.net Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	bug bites Hello! Just got back from Aruba and we were getting bit by little red ants. Bug spray helped. I miss Aruba! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-17-2011, 02:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	yeah, the "no see ums" we seem to get bit every year the first day or two then no more...dont know whether its because we are in the chlorine then beach and back that maybe they quit attacking you or what ???? But seem to get used to it and dont scratch and I think that is the key, dont scratch and you dont know youre bit....weird... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

09-17-2011, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
IloveAruba2 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Eagle beach Posts: 49	That happened to me in June when we were there...itched like crazy! After the first couple days I didn't get anymore. Fresh blood I guess? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________