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i am going to france this evening and i have read in a national newspaper about mosquitoes invading france we are going to the loirevalley does anybody have an news about this or an tips about dealing with mosquitoe

many thanks

matthew burns

Something like 'Nordic Summer' would be best - but I don't know where you would get it at short notice - Ray Mears webiste has it if you had more time.

Get to the chemist and buy the most powerful thing you can find!

Got back from Loire V on Sunday. Had 2 sunny weeks. Didnt see any mozzies.

Few big beetles in the van though!!

I have usually found it better to buy the stuff locally, in France and Scotland and Portugal. Apart from anything else the French stuff is cheaper as well as stronger than standard stuff here.

Hi Matthew

No Mozzies HERE in our part of The Loire Valley...

Now you're bound to get loads of posts about this but thought I'd get in first, (for a change). But apparently the Avon Skin So Soft Woodland fragrance spray stuff is brilliant at keeping the mozzies away! I can't personally vouch for this, but there are zillions of members who swear by it! Honestly!

I have smelt this stuff and while opinions vary considerably on it, I don't think it pongs too bad at all but some folk say they think it's minging. Still, if it keeps the little beggars from feasting on you - who cares?

yep nivea skin so soft works ......when in scotland i was bitten to peices i was at glencoe talking to a tourist information person who recomended it , he told me mel gibson used it when filming brave heart.........it is very good the midges dont like it.

also superdrugs  buzz off is excellent

cheers

Burning incense sticks at night seemed to work when we were in France in June.

Ali

Burning incense sticks at night seemed to work when we were in France in June.

But don't they burn your ears when you've got them sticking in 'em to keep the mozzies off your body? lol Or do you stick 'em somewhere else while you're not in your tent?