Bite's

I used Jungle formula Bite and sting after a horse fly bite on Monday and no sign of it now which is pretty unusual for me 

At this time of year the most deadly  biters are the TICKS, Anyone who walkes through bracken or heather without leg covers ( ie shorts) is just asking for real trouble. Only one answer, cover up. If you dog is infected make sure you remove them immediately

Great advice.  Is it my imagination or are the ticks not so bad as last year?   But possibly it's the Scalibor collars I invested in?  

HI every one i have just come back from France .I read on line to try clear nail polish when you have been bitten .yes and it worked for me apparently stops the air getting to the bite apply every couple of days or as needed .oh the relief of not scratching until you bleed. Like most of you I become meals on wheels to mosquitos!

It depends where you are, I guess. Our dog got at least 20 on just one walk by the shore of Loch Lomond early last month. Have continued up through Scotland and back to Northumberland and he's only picked up a few more over the rest of the trip.

I don't know about clear nail polish - but I was told washing up liquid does the same or the very mushy pit of a soap bar - anything that cuts off their air supply - and I think I would prefer soap to nail polish! 

We haven't had to use this yet as our trips to Scotland have each been pre midge season. But is it the one that's been changed ?  I got it from Avon 2 years ago. It looks different to yours Pippah.

I have had mine at least a year so maybe the label has changed?  Does it mention the Jojoba oil.  It say original so it should be the same.   However not all originals are original.  Schweppes Tonic water for an example claims to be original but originally there was no Aspartame to adulterate it with!  

Yes it does mention Jojoba. However just checked on Avon website and it has yet another version of the bottle. So will just hope that if and when we do need to use it, it'll be effective.Thanks anyway.

Mosies always go for me and react badly.  I always carry a tube of Hydrocortisone 1% on me and straight away add some on the bite.  Adding to this I take 1/2 a Citerzine tablet and the bite does not develop.  This remedy was given to me by my Dr. Years ago and always works.  I only take half a Citerizine as they make me sleepy and it does the trick, but a whole one once a day is the proper dose.

Warning do do not eat bananas if you are prone to mosquitoes it attracts them.

DianneT