midgies

valnrob · Guru

midgies

magraret · Senior Member

can any one tell me the best repelant to use on ones skin to stop the midges biteing me as up at rainbow beach here are here i have used areogaurd but they say to use somthing with more deet in it i was hoping for somthing moe natural

Wizardofoz · Guru

Margaret, I use a mixture of moisturiser and Dettol and it works fine has some good benefits for the skin

My ratio is about 75% moisturiser and 25% Dettol, but if it's too strong for you reduce the amount of Dettol.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

The odorless Aeroguard works for us, it has a different chemical in it, no DEET. In areas where there are midgies I've learned to put it on before going outside, and at least every 4 hours.

Wish you luck, those little blighters can ruin a trip!

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I was attacked by the little buggers about 5 years ago and made a right mess of my legs. Their "Poison"? got into my system and caused a few problems and took 4 years to clear out. I use Rid and that seems to work down in Vic anyway.

magraret · Senior Member

thank u all

magraret · Senior Member

do u mix it as u need it or do u make it up and keep somewhere

Wizardofoz · Guru

Make it up and keep it Margaret, as long as the top is on it will keep for months.

bill12 · Guru

In the army , many years ago, we used a concoction called deet or bug juice by the yanks.It was 98% deet. It was guarenteed to repel any known insect , and was great if you wanted a new watch as it would eat the face off the plastic"Mickey mouse " watches they gave us.God knows what it did to us, but I must say, it worked.Bill

Boroma577 · Guru

I use this....and it works well for me.

http://www.naturesbotanical.biz/products.html

Kaid · Guru

My daughter in Alice Springs gave us Nature's Botanical. Rosemary and Cedarwood Oils in a Natural creme. She purchased it from Desert Dwellers. Smells a bit like Vicks. Only need to put a few dabs on here and there. Not sure where else you can buy it but it is great stuff smile smile smile

Happywanderer · The Master

I have heard of it before Kaid, I think on here. There is a rather long thread here somewhere on Mossie treatments.

I have a bottle of body lotion from Rivers which is Mandarin, Rosemary and Cedar. Wonder if that would work just as well. Must take it with me next time.

Kaid · Guru

You never know it just might work happywanderer. Midgies have been really bad up here since we had all the rain. Just waiting for the ground to dry out before we can mow. I know that this will stir those little critters up again

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johnq · Guru

Avon Skin-so-Soft as it comes, nothing added.

golivers travels · Guru

I have 2 scars on each leg as a result from Midgie bites. One from 2004 in Derby and the other from Kurumba in 2009. I had numerous bites on both occasions but these 2 would no heal hence have developed into scar tissue. A lady on our travels gave me a recipe for midge repellent that was so good. Hubbie does not like it as it smells like a hospital! Equal parts of detol, baby oil, metholated spirits and a few drops of citronella oil (from a chemist or outet that sells essential oils). Mix together and place into spray bottles. Use as needed. Glenda