Littlefella68
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Can anyone recommend any?
Sure I saw on here mentioned a type that the army swear by.... Possibly Avon of all makes
Sure I saw on here mentioned a type that the army swear by.... Possibly Avon of all makes
Mosquito repellent
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grumpyoldgit
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Smidge!
www.smidgeup.com
Smidge - The UK’s No.1 Midge Repellent
Developed in Scotland Smidge works on all biting insects and is scientifically proven to provide instant, sweat-proof protection for up to 8 hours.
www.smidgeup.com
grumpyoldgit
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Went to Arran and never even saw a midge. Possibly the weather?
swordtrombonefish
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TeessideCleveland
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This has made me think of Michael Palin wondering how to use a tin of mosquito repellent when one was swarming around him - and he hit the mosquito with the tin!
sambaDTR
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A £2.25 moisturiser that doubles up as an insect repellent is the Royal Marines' secret weapon
Could it be the answer to our holiday woes?
www.independent.co.uk
chickenrunner
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Alas this is true. It is utterly disgusting stuff and stinks like a Teesside chemical works of yesteryear. And don't even think of handling plastics if it's on your hands. Used a screwdriver after applying the stuff and could feel the handle 'melting' in my hands. Comes in a variety of concentrations.
Have found Smidge pretty good for midgies, can't comment on effectiveness for mozzies.
S7DiscoDown
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I'm not sure about 'repellent'. Yet top advice is don't wear flip flops on a night out in florida.
I learned the hard way when in the forces. My feet were eaten alive. I couldn't wear socks for a week
I learned the hard way when in the forces. My feet were eaten alive. I couldn't wear socks for a week
Unravel_Morrison
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Flamethrower would work I reckon.
Used Avon's skin so soft in many countries and it's always worked for me. DEET is quite harmful to skin in high dosages.
There used to be a Johnson's baby moisturiser that people said was brilliant, but I think it's only available in the USA now, I'm sure it had a green label on it.
There used to be a Johnson's baby moisturiser that people said was brilliant, but I think it's only available in the USA now, I'm sure it had a green label on it.
Norman_Conquest
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I’ve recommended the Avon Skin So Soft product on here on numerous occasions and are presently sat here in France covered in bites.
It was 28 degrees right through Thursday night and have guess who forgot to use it whilst sat outside with his shirt off.
It was 28 degrees right through Thursday night and have guess who forgot to use it whilst sat outside with his shirt off.
Fangdale Beck
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Make your own.
In a spray bottle fill to a third with white vinegar, top up with water then add a few drops of essential oil such as eucalyptus, peppermint, or lavender.
Never fails
In a spray bottle fill to a third with white vinegar, top up with water then add a few drops of essential oil such as eucalyptus, peppermint, or lavender.
Never fails
Lifelonfaninexile
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The only one that has ever worked for me is Mossie Milk.(I buy it on Amazon) Not cheap but it has made hot holidays bearable for me.
Paterson
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Indeed. As would an anvil dropped from a tree. I'm less sure about the merits of slashing on them through a letterbox though.
Sammysmiths
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Avon skin so soft. Worked for me when working in Africa. It smells nice too, unlike Deet products that stink