I'm in Kumbia, 30ks from Kingaroy

Ron and Shirley · Senior Member

RE: I'm in Kumbia, 30ks from Kingaroy

Happywanderer · The Master

That is what I was thinking too, how come they chewed into the Mentos bags if they dislike peppermint, interesting but will try anything.

Thought at least get in a short trip around here before heading home, can't be gone too long as daughter expecting baby in August. So have to work around that. Maybe next year will be a lot better organised.

Sheba · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
fPS Anyone know where I would get Peppermint oil?? The girl at the riendly grocer tried to sell me Peppermint essence.

I actually used Peppermint flavouring Marj. Had to use what was at hand. Nearest shop was a days' drive away at Weipa.
Cheers,
Sheba.

Ma · Guru

Anywhere that sells candles or oil burner requirements should have peppermint essential oil I would think.

Happywanderer · The Master

In the meantime when I dab my numerous mossie bites with a cottonball soaked in teatree oil, I will throw the remains in the cupboards rather than the rubbish.
I have at least 10 bites on each leg and at least 5 on each arm, helping in the garden, forgot to spray first.

Have been invited to the CWA's craft day here in the local hall tomorrow. If nothing happening with the kids that I can tag along to, may trot up there and have a chat and a cuppa with the ladies.

Sheba · Guru

Mozzies don't like Eucalyptus Oil either Marj. Used to dab some on the Pillowcase at night up the Cape. You can also use it in an Oil Burner, and I believe you can buy Eucalyptus Candles to burn as well.

If you go in to Bundy, The Pumpkin Seed used to be the best Health food Shop to buy this type of thing [and get bulk herbs] years ago.

I used to soak Candle wicks in oil before lighting. Worked quite well.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Loffty · Senior Member

You can get the eucalyptus in a spray can too. Mmmm noice one.

jonathan · Guru

hi all ..

once bitten, I use Itch Eze Plus Cream which I purchased in Qld .. contains lignocaine and Maleluca oil ..

Don't mutilate the 'itch' first by scratching .. it functions best when applied to gently cover the itch area .. don't rub in ..

If scratched first, then ones own body tries to react to the itch .. thus restricting the effect of the cream .. works for me !

see .. www.itchezeplus.com

Jon

Happywanderer · The Master

I try very hard to never scratch the bites or I'm doomed, This time I'm using Pawpaw Ointment in between spraying with the Eucalyptus Spray which I carry with me at all times. The coolness of the spray I find works very well. Also taking a Telfast. But as always takes about 4 days to get over them, happened Sunday so should come right tomorrow hopefully.

Beth54 · Guru

When at Coonarr Creek over Easter, I was using Bushmans. It covers everything that bites,,within reason,, and is a sunscreen too.

I just looked up my 'Speed cleaning' book by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming, and apparently dried snake poo is good to keep mice away!! You can get it from a reptile park, they say! biggrin

Just as an aside, may be time to start a new thread Marj. The subject could be 'The adventures of Happywanderer'! wink

-- Edited by Beth54 on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 10:16:57 AM

-- Edited by Beth54 on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 10:19:19 AM

Happywanderer · The Master

You are right beth, thought I would start a new one when i take off again. No news while hanging around here now.

Sheba · Guru

Have you tried the straight Dettol for the bites Marj ? Always works for me,

Cheers,

Sheba.

Happywanderer · The Master

I left my bottle of dettol at home, but this stuff is working. The worst bites I've had in a long time, 2 have got scabs on them and I didn't scratch them unless in my sleep