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burnleylee

25/6/2007 at 2:36pm
Location: burnley
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been camping over the weekend and got bit to death with midgies, tryed candles but that didn't work.

can anybody recamend a really good product that keeps them away.

thank

the hall family

SmellyK

25/6/2007 at 3:51pm
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Hi - I normally get eaten alive but use Jungle Formula spray and that definitely works

BOB-D

25/6/2007 at 4:12pm
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Can only recommend what i tried and swear by it Avon s.s.s. just like hundreds of others on tis site

samandian

25/6/2007 at 5:13pm
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also get bitten to death even in the back garden when nobody else does and i have just tried insense burners witrh citronella didnt keep the midgies away but i didnt get bitten either and there were loads around got them off ebay for about two pound wouldnt use anything else now they were excellent my mum and dad thought they were great also and took a box to ibiza with them last week

burnleylee

25/6/2007 at 7:11pm
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thanks for the info

lee

alan29

25/6/2007 at 8:07pm
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Citronella candles and DEET wipes. Kept away mosquitoes in Africa, so they should really UPSET our midges.
Alan

HEJC72

30/6/2007 at 2:38pm
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Try eating Marmite!! They hate it so won't come near you!!

Also buy some citronella aromatherapy oil, mix a few drops with a carrier oil and rub it on your skin.

These have always worked for me.

kipperkid

30/6/2007 at 2:47pm
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40% dettol, 60% baby oil rubbed on pulse points.

Not the most wonderful perfume, but at least it is a 'clean' smell and it does stop them biting.

Kaiwh

30/6/2007 at 3:23pm
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We used Avon Skin So Soft spray when out in Turkey and it worked fine.

Keep checking Hot UK Deals it was on offer for £1.50 and free delivery.

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Pennine Plodder

30/6/2007 at 4:45pm
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I use the Avon product, and burn the Citronella candles. What we were also told works is not to shower in a perfumed product - it attracts the little b****rds.

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jewels2

30/6/2007 at 5:24pm
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If unfortunately you do get bitten, putting an antiseptic cream on them as soon as you feel it helps stop them from becoming too irritating.. both my hubby & youngest daughter are allergic to any bites.. spiders included... if left the bites come up like golf balls... so know this works, through experience.

fiona karen

30/6/2007 at 7:25pm
Location: Milnrow Rochdale
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We use the avon SSS as well, but we also use the clearlite lamp that has insect repelant mats in them and they work really good, we where in the lake district last half term and there where lots of midgi's, so we lit the lamp under our roll out awning and waited 15 min and then they'd all gone and we got to sit out side, used it last year outside out trailer tent and was really pleased with it, see the link below.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=128

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Andy n Sue

01/7/2007 at 12:17pm
Location: wolverhampton
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i find eating garlic works a treat keeps the blighters well away problem is it keeps friends and family away as well !!!

caradad

01/7/2007 at 12:57pm
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If you want to get serious about this problem, try one of these! It covers half an acre so everyone will want to camp near you......Party!!

http://www.midgemonster.co.uk/products.asp?cat=10

Runs on gas.......costs a fortune..........could be fun!

Post last edited on 01/07/2007 14:40:23

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