If you find one, make sure to check if it is male or female.
Globull warming gave me the crabs. And now I have to worry about sand fleas?
Sand flies, not fleas.
You can protect yourself since they are repelled by DEET (and maybe other insect repellants). Sand flies are most active starting at twilight and throughout the night, so that would be the best time to apply insect repellant before going outside.
If you find one, make sure to check if it is male or female.