* Using insect repellent to exposed skin and under the ends of sleeves and pant legs. Follow the instructions on the label of the repellent. The most effective repellents generally are those that contain the chemical DEET (N,N-diethylmetatoluamide) *<unk>  can be partly prevented by using nets treated with insecticide or insect repellent while sleeping. To provide good protection against sandflies, fine mesh sizes of 0.6 mm or less are required, but a mosquito net with 1.2mm mesh will provide a limited reduction in the number of sandfly bites. Finer mesh sizes have the downside of higher cost and reduced air circulation which can cause overheating. Many Phlebotomine sandfly attacks occur at sunset rather than at night, so it may also be useful to put nets over doors and windows or to use insect repellents. * Use of insecticide-impregnated dog collars and treatment or culling of infected dogs. * Spraying houses and animal shelters with insecticides.
Leishmaniasis
Sporotrichosis
Isosporiasis
Tungiasis
Psittacosis
Trypanosomiasis
Mansonelliasis
Scarabiasis