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midlife



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Re: One bite too many!
bear100 wrote:
Shocked Having just been bitten within an inch of my life by gnats, mossi’s and midges, I had to call an end to our lovely evening under the foxwing in Wareham Forrest.

What have you tried and how well did it work?


I find a decent hotel is great for minimising midge bites. JB

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LoveTheMud wrote:
Being of the age where most of my knowledge comes from TV and films, i remember the doctor No 007 film, and there being something in there about the little blighters being attracted to the salt in our skin. Normally I get bitten to death, but this year, nothing at all, and the wife seems to be covered in them.
I have been eating more garlic than normal as im cooking much more (wfh), also eating much more healthily.
But the biggest thing i think it might be is, I've changed my deodorant from a luxury type one, to a cheap vegan type non-aluminium, deodorant, and being vegan, its crap... I stink and not even the flies come near me Rolling with laughter


It seems that you are not alone Shocked

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53511028

Nothing like the great smell of Brut.....
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bear100



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Lots of tips and advice thanks Thumbs Up
Although I’m not swapping for a hotel! lol

Garlic seems to come up a lot I wonder if garlic tablets have the same effect?

Isn’t it strange how someone next to you can be bite free you are covered?

The skin so soft didn’t seem to work or it did work and only the nose blind midges got through it!
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If you are out in the wilds and cannot bear it any longer then if you can find a Bog Myrtle bush and crush the leaves and rub them on your skin that is a natural way for some people to keep the midges at bay. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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THERMACELL THERMACELL THERMACELL

I spend probably 50+ nights a year under the stars uncovered whilst fishing, and been battered for years, tried every liquid going and can relate to military issue stuff melting SA80 grips Evil or Very Mad

But THERMACELL is the one, screws on top of a gas can and NOTHING will come within 15+ metres of you Thumbs Up

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Just read the reviews, looks to be a very good buy that Thermacell Mr. Green 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
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Rashers wrote:
LoveTheMud wrote:
Being of the age where most of my knowledge comes from TV and films, i remember the doctor No 007 film, and there being something in there about the little blighters being attracted to the salt in our skin. Normally I get bitten to death, but this year, nothing at all, and the wife seems to be covered in them.
I have been eating more garlic than normal as im cooking much more (wfh), also eating much more healthily.
But the biggest thing i think it might be is, I've changed my deodorant from a luxury type one, to a cheap vegan type non-aluminium, deodorant, and being vegan, its crap... I stink and not even the flies come near me Rolling with laughter


It seems that you are not alone Shocked

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53511028

Nothing like the great smell of Brut.....


Brilliant!!! It helps those who don't have loved ones, maintain the 2m rule Whistle
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G4V JW wrote:
THERMACELL THERMACELL THERMACELL

I spend probably 50+ nights a year under the stars uncovered whilst fishing, and been battered for years, tried every liquid going and can relate to military issue stuff melting SA80 grips Evil or Very Mad

But THERMACELL is the one, screws on top of a gas can and NOTHING will come within 15+ metres of you Thumbs Up

https://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Th...ellBP.html


Looks pretty good!
Seeing the webpage it is similar to the Raid tablet that you put in the electric sockets to avoid mosquitoes. If are the same ones Works quite well inside house (dont know outside).





Cheers! Eduardo

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G4V JW wrote:
THERMACELL THERMACELL THERMACELL

I spend probably 50+ nights a year under the stars uncovered whilst fishing, and been battered for years, tried every liquid going and can relate to military issue stuff melting SA80 grips Evil or Very Mad

But THERMACELL is the one, screws on top of a gas can and NOTHING will come within 15+ metres of you Thumbs Up

https://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Th...ellBP.html


Excellent, I’m going to get one of these and try it on our next trip. Not for home as never sat in one place, but I got absolutely eaten alive in France last year, still got some scars! 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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familymad wrote:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/4282934/avon-moisturiser-insect-repellent-royal-marines/


In Fairness the Marines generally wear Avon products in everyday active duty and have found that the best way to avoid midges/mozzi's is holding hands Very Happy
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Avon removed the ingredient that repelled midges a while ago I think. Pint of Guinness is supposed to attract them quite well as a diversion.

If camping smoke is the best repellent I've found if you can light a fire. Ed
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bear100



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bear100



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Just found Avon do a specific Skin So Soft Bug Guard with Picaridin, but shows no available in the uk, there are some on eBay though.
Some other sites do mention that Avon removed the insect repellant chemical from their range....may be why it did work very well for me?

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