russ1 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 We all know how bad the Scottish midge is, so what are people using to keep them little t**ts away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Believe it or not, "Skin so Soft" which I think is made by Avon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Spoon full of marmite a day..... Skin so soft..... or chainsmoking..... Or don't shower untill you get back (from now)..... Or you could try eating them first... :L :L :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Spoon full of marmite a day..... Yuck! , I'd rather get bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 tangoman works well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 tangoman works well too try and find an essential oil with bog myrtle in it thats a natural plant round here that keeps the buggers away. or there is a spray made by life systems with myrtle extract in it called midge spray funnily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glue Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 try and find an essential oil with bog myrtle in it thats a natural plant round here that keeps the buggers away. or there is a spray made by life systems with myrtle extract in it called midge spray funnily enough. I've always thought / been told that midges are attracted by the carbon dioxide concentration. The solution's simple. Stop Breathing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 When I used to do forestry work - there were worse things than midges that wanted their drop of blood, such as horse flies (clegs to you scots chaps ) I used stuff called Anthisan cream to ease the bites, and while I used it - I didn't get bitten. It's not designed as a repellant, but it worked fine for me. Sweat washes it off, so unless you put some on every now and then - the little buggers will get you. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 You can get a wrist band from your chemist or doctor that keeps em away too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I've heard good reports about Skin so soft. Tangoman works a treat too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway_Star Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Skin so soft helps. Mrs Highway_Star and I eat a lot of spicey garlicy foods, we never really get bothered by them. If you're stopped for any length of time, or camping, those wee slow burning mosquito coils work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 They only bite clean people....... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I can honestly say they have never bothered me. Maybe I am a dirty git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 eat lots of spicy curry laced with plenty of garlic for a few days before you go. the body cannot break down the spices or garlic oils very easily and it is secreted out of your skin. (non-racist observation - thats why some minorities smell funny to us europeans... ) midges dont like these secretions, as they are a toxin - so they stay well away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discovan300tdi Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I d go with skin so soft as well after spending the last week working in the highlands, all the forestry chaps swear by it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-T Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi, I have found some really good stuff manufactured locally - supplied in a little pump spray. Link - http://www.bitefree.co.uk/ I will have limited supplies of this available at the event. Andy - T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 As the Admiral said to Queen Victoria when she asked for a cure for sea-sickness: "Find a tree and sit under it Ma'am" I've only ever been to Scotland in the winter ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Skin so soft from Avon but for some reason it needs to be the the oil spray. Most climbing/hiking shops stock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Alot of vitamin B helps..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Alot of vitamin B helps..... We used vitamin B in Namibia/ Botswana to keep the mozzies at bay. Also Quininne {sp} which can be found in tonic water. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Homba Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi all if yousing skin so soft dont rub it in let it dry in it works better it also isnt as good as it used to be as they have added more chemicals to it . You can also get Shoo which works good to but is dear to buy. Cheers Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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