Bite's

gatewaya89 replied on 19/06/2017 10:32

gatewaya89

Posted on 19/06/2017 10:32

Hi All

Seems as if most things which fly & bite have a taste for my lovely wife question here is? has anyone come up with a reasonable replant which works? or is it a case of eating "Mar mite" on your morning toast? as when your body sweats the flying things can't stand Mar-mite and therefore leave you well alone! (I kid you not!)

Anyone else out there suffering as much as her? would love to read the replies..lol

P.s No we don't and won't use an awning, we do use a sun canopy but have not got or fitted side nets on it?

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wye replied on 23/06/2017 11:18

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Posted on 23/06/2017 11:18

Iam another one to recommend Avon skin so soft have used it a few years now , however make sure when you apply it make sure you cofer all your skin where possible ....

Tammygirl replied on 23/06/2017 12:15

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Posted on 22/06/2017 14:01 by Freelander359

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.

Posted on 23/06/2017 12:15

Hi, I did mention that my Avon rep told me that Skin so Soft no longer contain the ingredient that repelled midges. Not sure if it was Citronella or not, I've got some from a few years ago but not sure if it would still do the job or not as I believe they can loose the effectiveness over time.

brue replied on 23/06/2017 13:35

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Posted on 23/06/2017 13:35

I found this web site which might help and is also a guide to avoiding bites.

Best Insect repellent

Pippah45 replied on 23/06/2017 16:06

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Posted on 23/06/2017 16:06

I hope the Avon rep is wrong! I much prefer skin so soft to Jungle Formula. I also made some repellant myself from a recipe found on the net - which I have now lost - it had five essential oils in it including Eucalyptus and one very difficult to find one - I will see if I can find it!

Tammygirl replied on 23/06/2017 21:55

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Posted on 23/06/2017 16:06 by Pippah45

I hope the Avon rep is wrong! I much prefer skin so soft to Jungle Formula. I also made some repellant myself from a recipe found on the net - which I have now lost - it had five essential oils in it including Eucalyptus and one very difficult to find one - I will see if I can find it!

Posted on 23/06/2017 21:55

Pippah , I will be home next week so will check with her, I much prefer it to.

karenham replied on 28/06/2017 11:07

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Posted on 28/06/2017 11:07

Hi gatewaya89,

Sorry for the late reply, Skin so soft spray from Avon should do the trick

ABM replied on 28/06/2017 12:15

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Posted on 28/06/2017 12:15

I've gathered quite a selection of REPELLANTS over the last few years but I'm not sure if they have a "shelf life"

1) Jungle Formula -- as a spray, as a liquid and very conveniently, as individual wipes in a tin foil like package.

2) Skin So Soft { aged sister has just ordered, off her own bat, some for each touristy member of the family, so if its formulation has been changed she will end up with a lonely Christmas ! }

3) Smidge That Midge, which I understand was developed by a university, possibly Aberdeen.

4) A few bottles of craft beer -- these do not repel midgies nor do they ease the pain but, in sufficient numbers, can make the bites utterly irrelevant

Brian A B M

P.S. -- If anybody should see me buying nail varnish, clear or coloured, please feel free to shoot me !