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Midges & Vaping May 23, 2014 15:15:33 GMT

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May 23, 2014 14:45:48 GMT lobeydosser said:

I react badly to Midge bites, but that is down to the Histamine in my blood and so, as soon as I get bitten, a couple of Piriton pills soon sorts them out.

I got bitten yesterday for the first time this year. I was destroying their homes.
Mowed the lawn!!!

George Hendry's book, "Midges in Scotland" is an excellent read for anyone who suffers from the dreaded Midge.
It won't stop you getting bitten but it will help you to avoid the worst areas and times of day.

It will also show you which type are best avoided, although you will need a microscope to tell you which type is which!
(rofl)

Well I'm on antihistamines for skin itching problems and have been all my life. I have 25mg Atarax (Hydroxyzinehydrochloride) a day. still itch and get bitten.
I've seen extracts from that book but i have not a copy my self, it's good isn't it. I think there is another book on the scottish midge as well, could be wrong.

And as for the type, well i remember one thing all my life, Apparently it is only females that bite. go figure.

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andy01424 Super Member Joined:November 2012 Posts: 1,878 Location: Likes: 774 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Oct 24, 2018 11:05:12 GMT	Midges & Vaping May 23, 2014 17:46:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by andy01424 on May 23, 2014 17:46:14 GMT in Cyprus they call em noseeum,cos lickle gits bite and ya dont see em!! now to stop said mige mo's avon skin soft,is what they use in Cyprus,that stops em,so does eating marmite!!
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gill2009 Super Member Gillybeans dementing disgracefully Joined:March 2014 Posts: 11,001 Location: Likes: 10,864 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Nov 22, 2024 17:31:33 GMT	Midges & Vaping May 23, 2014 19:00:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gill2009 on May 23, 2014 19:00:25 GMT Up here Avon skin soft is the only thing that works
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Midges & Vaping May 23, 2014 21:49:03 GMT

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Post by lobeydosser on May 23, 2014 21:49:03 GMT

Actually Avon Skin So Soft only works because it contains a small amount of a compound that wards off insects as well as promoting soft skin.
Personally I prefer to use anti-midge repellents that I buy in the area where I am holidaying in.
If it is good enough for the locals then it is good enough for me.

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lobeydosser Super Member Joined:August 2012 Posts: 4,718 Location: Likes: 3,634 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Apr 2, 2021 14:59:09 GMT	Midges & Vaping May 24, 2014 20:44:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lobeydosser on May 24, 2014 20:44:27 GMT We got our Midge Nets today. Not sure if it will stop the buggers biting us or whether they will be laughing so much they will forget to bite us!
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