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15/5/2008 at 3:58pm
 Location: Selby
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Quote: Originally posted by PamJ on 14/5/2008
I always got eaten alive till I started taking one a day garlic capsules 2 years ago.  NEVER HAD A PROBLEM SINCE.   PamJ

Im with PamJ on this one. Used to get bitten something rotten as soon as I stepped outside, one odourless capsule a day works wonders. Cant remember the last time I was bitten.

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15/5/2008 at 4:26pm
 Location: South East Scotland
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Quote: Originally posted by latecamper on 14/5/2008
Quote: Originally posted by rattyhorses on 14/5/2008

most people swear by Avon skin so soft the green one as it has cirtonella in it, also deet does the job. i use this fabric as well on me and the kids.

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they also say marmite is a good one because of the yeast




Sounds interesting, but I would like to know how it works. Is the fabric impregnated or what?

Cheers Latecamper



this is from the website

are made from technologically advanced fabrics that contain a unique, powerful and totally natural insect repelling agent which is genuinelly safe even for your children.

ARNYWEAR products are powered by a patented technological advance known as ifabric# tehnology. When rubbed, ARNYWEAR products release their fresh smelling and long lasting natural insect repelling vapour, that is safe for all the family.



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Rachael xxxx

A balanced life is a glass of wine in each hand :O)



15/5/2008 at 4:28pm
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15/5/2008 at 6:06pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
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I seem to remember reading a thread on this topic last year where someone said that, as an alternative to marmite, yeast tablets work.


15/5/2008 at 7:30pm
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Quote: Originally posted by 007cammie on 15/5/2008

guys if you decide to try the avon skin so soft dont do as i did :p

i read on here about the avon skin so soft , i was delighted to see that my mrs had some in bathroom so i thought i would try it

only i didnt read the one she had was a fake tanning cream

:p i ended up with brown hands and arms :p

 

 

007cammie,that gave me a chuckle !



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15/5/2008 at 8:16pm
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The horses at our local stables have really bad breath because they get garlic granules (obviously the non-odourless kind) in their feed to deter flies.  I'm not taking any risks, so it's a diet of marmite and garlic capsules followed with a big splodge of Skin so soft (dermally applied!!) and citronella candles - might not stop the midges but will certainly keep OH at arms length!!! 


15/5/2008 at 9:07pm
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Hi Beautifullily. As Breeze says the garlic capsules are one a day jobs and I take them all year round.  Supposed to be good for you anyway apart from the midgy deterrent.  PamJ


16/5/2008 at 5:28pm
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I've heard plenty of Gin & Tonic helps - the tonic has quinine in it which is a repellant.  Unfortunately I can't stand the stuff so I'll have to try the garlic capsules as I get bitten to bits!


16/5/2008 at 5:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Tedders on 16/5/2008
I've heard plenty of Gin & Tonic helps - the tonic has quinine in it which is a repellant.  Unfortunately I can't stand the stuff so I'll have to try the garlic capsules as I get bitten to bits!
Yehay!!  A legitimate excuse!!


16/5/2008 at 7:07pm
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I burn joss sticks - they don't blow out, smell nice and definitely keep the midges away. 

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26/5/2008 at 11:28pm
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I have found that mozzieguard is really good (healthier than deet).  Also find a vitamin B complex works well.  I have not -  touch wood - been eaten alive for a few years now using this. 

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27/5/2008 at 8:19am
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I cannot say enough about Avon Skin So Soft. It is the ONLY thing that works for me and I spend most summers on the Isle of Skye which I am convinced has it's own breed of the little beggars - flying teeth as they are referred to by my American Step-grandfather.

It's the "soft and fresh" version of this and works far better than any insect repellent on the market even though it's not marketed for this purpose. My brother-in-law used to be in the army and they have even been known to use it themselves.

So you smell like a tart's boudoir (as same step-grandfather says) but hey..........

BTW years ago he and his first wife used to use it when sailing around the Scottish Islands. At night, they wiped some of it over the mesh on the boat windows because the Scottish midge can get through the tiniest of holes.

In the evenings when camping, I put it on my legs as that is where I get bitten most at that time of day.

Honestly, try it and you will not look back.



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