midge repellant

[kimbowbill]

There was a programme on tv a while back called grow your own drugs, he made a lotion that apparently midges hate.

here are the ingredients, i didnt try it but if you cant gey Avon stuff then this may be worth a try

Lemongrass Insect Repellent


10 lemongrass sticks
4 tsp scented pelargonium 'Citronella' leaves (about 15 leaves)
4 tsp whole cloves
400ml sunflower oil, to cover

1. Wash and chop the lemongrass sticks and pelargonium leaves, and place both in a blender with the cloves. Add the oil, then whizz until pulped.

2. Place the pulp in a glass heat-proof bowl and cover. Put the bowl over a pan of boiling water on a low heat, making sure there are no gaps around the bowl, and leave for 1 hour. Keep checking that the pan does not boil dry.

3. Leave to cool, then strain the citrus-and spice-scented oil through muslin to remove all the fibrous bits, and store in a pump spray bottle.

USE: Shake the bottle well, then spray liberally onto skin up to 4 times a day, paying particular attention to exposed areas like ankles, wrists and neck, and avoiding the eyes. Re-apply after washing or bathing, and before bed.

CAUTION: If any irritation occurs, wash off immediately.

STORAGE: Will keep for up to 1 year in a cool dark place.


heres the link to the tv programme too
http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/growyourowndrugs/s2_episode3.shtml

 

[teen]

mosquito repelant

The local radio some years ago had an article which recomended that eating aniseed balls does the trick. the aniseed goes thru the pores. I now take a liberal pocket full evry time I go fishing - and yes it works.

 

[bob72]

Thanks for this!

 

[kimbowbill]

The local radio some years ago had an article which recomended that eating aniseed balls does the trick. the aniseed goes thru the pores. I now take a liberal pocket full evry time I go fishing - and yes it works.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm thats a load of balls :dance: so then teen, you keep your balls in your pocket :dance: sorry, ive got that sunday feeling, work in the morning

Jen xx

 

[vwalan]

hi jen. you live in the right place to get the best midge lotion i have ever used. cant remember the company but i was in gambia .you get bitten worse than scotland in gambia. the best lotion was made in sheffield . when i got home i rang ,they said not allowed to sell in uk . blah ,blah . blah . it possibly is still there . job for you what chemical places are there near you. believe me it was like magic. cheers alan.

 

[kimbowbill]

hi jen. you live in the right place to get the best midge lotion i have ever used. cant remember the company but i was in gambia .you get bitten worse than scotland in gambia. the best lotion was made in sheffield . when i got home i rang ,they said not allowed to sell in uk . blah ,blah . blah . it possibly is still there . job for you what chemical places are there near you. believe me it was like magic. cheers alan.

mmmmmmmmmmmm me will have to do some research, are you sure it was a lotion and not a potion:scared:

 

[vwalan]

wasnt a motion . wish i still had the tube. it was the only stuff available that worked . come november the rainy season starts and you get bitten to death. by xmas it warms up and you dont get bitten so much. but as maleria is there you do need to stop the biteing.

 

[bevdrew]

This Scottish company make a "traditional Scottish" midge repellant based on Bog Myrtle

Scottish Manufacturer, natural midge repellent, nets, candles, oils.

 

[teen]

balls

mmmmmmmmmmmmm thats a load of balls :dance: so then teen, you keep your balls in your pocket :dance: sorry, ive got that sunday feeling, work in the morning

Jen xx

No got that wrong- keep them in my husbands pockets - much more fun!!!.........

 

[Yorkshirepudding]

On a recent visit to Scotland I found that heavy rain and gale force winds help:lol-053:

 

[maingate]

We used to be issued with a very good insect repellant spray when I was working in W. Africa. Last week, the wife bought a spray can of 'Jungle Formula' which has the same distinctive smell and I think should work very well.

BTW, I still got Malaria but that was down to working outside during the night. It did not help that where I was working was once in the Guinness Book of Records as the worst place in the world for Malaria.

Having just come back from the Oban area, I am covered in lumps which I am positive I got through the night while in bed in the van. For complete confidence, sleep under a Mosquito net. :sleep-027:

 

[madria]

We used to get the local witchdoctor to boil up a deceased old friend, scim of the fat, and smear it on, called it - "PALOMINE" LOTION