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[RedLeader]

Chuck pointed out that it's coming to that time of year when the midges are about. What does everyone do to try and ease the situation. I have a head net that I've not used yet but will be taking from now on. I also have repellent but to be honest, it never seems to do that much good.

[LennyJ1]

I hate the like beggers, I dont really use any defence apart from waving my arms around like im at a rave lol .

But the higher you are the less likly you will incounter them? am I correct 

[suspectmonkey]

Avon Skin-So-Soft is (apparently) the ticket.  I have a bottle, but haven't been able to try it out in anger yet.  I've heard good reports though, so it might be worth be-friending an Avon rep over

[RedLeader]

Sounds like you're just softening yourself up so you're easier to eat

Avon Skin-So-Soft is (apparently) the ticket.  I have a bottle, but haven't been able to try it out in anger yet.  I've heard good reports though, so it might be worth be-friending an Avon rep over

[ChuckMcB]

I've been using Jungle formula for years, just the liquid stuff (stick a couple of drops on the back of your hands, spread it on your arms, face from there so you don't end up with jungle formula flavoured fingers).

Avon Skin-So-Soft is (apparently) the ticket.  I have a bottle, but haven't been able to try it out in anger yet.  I've heard good reports though, so it might be worth be-friending an Avon rep over

Was sceptical about this, until I asked Mr Google: link & link - More: "Avon's spray finds calling as midge repellent for Royal Marines"

[Paul72]

I've heard that eating lots of garlic helps but haven't tested it myself

[surfnscenic]

Last week while in Silent Valley I got ate by the little things.  Ii sprayed repellant on myself but it didn't appear to have much effect.  I had to put my headover on, pulled over my head and face even though it was warm it did the trick. 

Just before reading this article I had just spoken to my neighbours lad who is doing a Duke of Ed trip this weekend.  Last weekend he got mauled by the midges.  I have passed on the Avon cream advice to him with the thought that if it's good enough for the Marines then .............

I think I'll give this a go.  Anything is worth a victory over this element of the food chain.

[ChuckMcB]

...i sprayed repellant on myself....

What brand/type?

[suspectmonkey]

Avon Skin-So-Soft is (apparently) the ticket.  I have a bottle, but haven't been able to try it out in anger yet.  I've heard good reports though, so it might be worth be-friending an Avon rep over

Was sceptical about this, until I asked Mr Google: link & link - More: "Avon's spray finds calling as midge repellent for Royal Marines"

When I was in Scotland half the outdoor shops I went in to sold Avon Skin-So-Soft.  Actually, I think I've seen bottles of it for sale in Tiso Belfast.  It's a spray pump bottle so its easy to apply, although I see one of the articles has mistakenly referred to it as a cream.  One thing I've noticed is that it tends to solidify at low temperatures, but don't chuck it out as once the temperature rises it will return back to normal.

[suspectmonkey]

The crew responsible for the final episodes of Monarch of the Glen set at Ardverikie estate, near Loch Laggan, wore anti-midge body suits and veiled headgear while filming.

Ok forget all the sprays, creams and repellents!  What we need is some anti-midge body suits and veiled headgear

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

[RedLeader]

The crew responsible for the final episodes of Monarch of the Glen set at Ardverikie estate, near Loch Laggan, wore anti-midge body suits and veiled headgear while filming.

Ok forget all the sprays, creams and repellents!  What we need is some anti-midge body suits and veiled headgear

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

[ChuckMcB]

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

They are much smaller, so they can sneak through the anti-mozzy mesh that work in the NI.

[twentyclicks]

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

They are much smaller, so they can sneak through the anti-mozzy mesh that work in the NI.

You need that "no-see-um" material - appears to be what the Americans call midges.

Yes, we sell the Avon Skin so Soft in Tiso.  It's a very fine spray of a moisturising dry oil.  Smell is faint but pleasant.  I just got a bottle the other week but haven't tried it in anger yet apart from helping my sunburnt arms 

[666_pack]

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

They are much smaller, so they can sneak through the anti-mozzy mesh that work in the NI.

You need that "no-see-um" material - appears to be what the Americans call midges.

Yes, we sell the Avon Skin so Soft in Tiso.  It's a very fine spray of a moisturising dry oil.  Smell is faint but pleasant.  I just got a bottle the other week but haven't tried it in anger yet apart from helping my sunburnt arms  

SORRY HIJACK

ahh you work in tiso?
Do you have any sofie merlins in stock if so how much? (If i'm barkin up the wrong tree sorry in advance)

[twentyclicks]

Mind you, I have to say that Northern Irish midges arent a patch on Scottish midges.  The Scottish midges are fierce and you can actually feel the buggers biting you rather than just waking up with some red lumps the next day.

They are much smaller, so they can sneak through the anti-mozzy mesh that work in the NI.

You need that "no-see-um" material - appears to be what the Americans call midges.

Yes, we sell the Avon Skin so Soft in Tiso.  It's a very fine spray of a moisturising dry oil.  Smell is faint but pleasant.  I just got a bottle the other week but haven't tried it in anger yet apart from helping my sunburnt arms  

SORRY HIJACK

ahh you work in tiso?
Do you have any sofie merlins in stock if so how much? (If i'm barkin up the wrong tree sorry in advance)

The sleeping bags?  No, sorry no Snugpak stocked.  PM me anytime, I'll try to help, although I'm only in at the weekends.

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