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Wingnut:
If you buy anything with the word Jungle in it make sure it's NOT Jungle Juice. We used that several years ago. I've got a picture somewhere of the bottle covered in dead midges. We threw it out of the bivvy after we realised it attracted them and killed them on contact  :(
Most perfumes, lotions etc are pretty good for keeping them away, but use womens products rather than mens. Something to do with the chemical make up. I think I used Body Mist ? last time. Just for keeping the insects away obviously. Its not that I like wearing womens things... :oops:

Jimbo:
We spent two weeks up in Scotland last Summer - with 40 Scouts and Explorer Scouts - and as has been mentioned already - Jungle formula works well. I react quite badly to bites, so use Piriton tablets to calm the reaction down.......also found that Piriteeze (the over-the-counter version) and a few large Malts makes the whole 'mossie' thing a lot more pleasant -as you're comatose for the night and half the next day..... :oops:

There's a pound shop in Oban that sold 'anti-mossie' joss stick things - cost a quid (surprise, surprise !) for a pack of 100.......we found that they worked really well at keeping the 'skeetos away from the table at dinner time.

Jim

muddyweb:
Last time out in Malaysia I used Jungle Formula... seemed to keep the nasties away...  but to be honest, I've never suffered too much from bugs.... I must not taste very nice :-)

Eeyore:
For general midges I found that Mosi-Guard worked well. It's plant based, is in stick form and goes direct on the skin. Unlike DEET based products it doesn't damage certain fabrics and skin (it is possible to become sensitized to DEET). It smells better too.

More recently however, our local aromatherapist (a friend 0f SWMBO's) has made me up a repellent using various essential oils. It works as well as Jungle Formula, Mosi-Guard, Outwoods (all very good, BTW) and several others. I've tested it bashing the jungles of China and photographing wildlife in the wetlands of Florida and Mallorca. And camping in Yorkshire! It won't bother leeches however, unless they get a dab of it...... in which case they become very bothered.

Personally, I'd like a system where you deposit half a pint of blood on the Scots border for the midges and then you get left alone for the duration of your stay!

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Henry Webster:
Having just been eaten alive at a wedding on Arran - I can now reveal several well kept secrets...

Kilts and outdoor weddings on the isle of Arran in June do not mix well! :wink:

Avon Skin-so-soft is indeed excellent for keeping the midges away - the hotel were giving it out!

and finally...

and I must admit a new one on me - eating marmite apparently does the job.  A marmite sandwich in the morning and you are protected all day!

I have this on good authority.

H

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