"Why? They reduce tourist numbers in the highlands
So no where else has then? I’d imagine Scotland has less than most countries due to their climate "
Nope you’d be wrong. Highlands & west coast Scotland has Biting midges and they will literally eat you alive.. perfect weather for them.. |
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"Why? They reduce tourist numbers in the highlands
So no where else has then? I’d imagine Scotland has less than most countries due to their climate
Nope you’d be wrong. Highlands & west coast Scotland has Biting midges and they will literally eat you alive.. perfect weather for them.. "
Yorkshire does too. |
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"I discovered last year that if you rub sanitizer into your legs/arms it seems to deter them.
Prior to that I got bitten to buggery.
Worth a try."
It's the alcohol, they just get pissed and forget to bite you  |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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Eucalyptus - Very effective at deterring insects. Crush the leaves and scatter around the seating area. They keep away from my tree!
Garden centres sell repellant herb sticks you light.
Marmite - eating - not sure about that? Have heard people saying it repelled ....
Lavender essential oil? Check 1st whether can be applied to skin - health shop?
Cider vinegar & honey (drink), is supposed to be effective but not tried it?
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Similar but different, just bought some Jungle Formula to avoid the Mediterranean mozzies. I got bitten by a tiger mosquito last time (on my bad leg, obviously) and the bite mark/lump was ENORMOUS. And itchy as fuck 
I'd put midges, horse flies, mosquitoes and other biting insects in Room 101 - they all savage me mercilessly  |
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"Why? They reduce tourist numbers in the highlands
So no where else has then? I’d imagine Scotland has less than most countries due to their climate
Nope you’d be wrong. Highlands & west coast Scotland has Biting midges and they will literally eat you alive.. perfect weather for them..
Yorkshire does too."
Weird flex.
Have a look on YouTube at the state of them up the west coast. They literally cost the scottish economy millions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Odourless garlic n brewers yeast change blood scent over.
Burn lavender
Use citronella on your pulse points
Deet
Smoke
Eat marmite
Drink gin
Full has-mat suit/full ppe??..lol |
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"Why? They reduce tourist numbers in the highlands
So no where else has then? I’d imagine Scotland has less than most countries due to their climate "
Nope I swear to god the damn things not only holiday there but have worked out how to unzip tents aswell I got eaten alive last time I was up there on a walking holiday through the midge net on the tent and a cocoon sleeping bag little sods |
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"Odourless garlic n brewers yeast change blood scent over.
Burn lavender
Use citronella on your pulse points
Deet
Smoke
Eat marmite
Drink gin
Full has-mat suit/full ppe??..lol"
full hazmat is no good the buggers undo the zips and sneak in then you are just a packed lunch for them  |
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
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Jungle formula if you're in Scotland. Its disgusting deet but works. Plus all the cover up net gear.
North England I'd say skin so soft plus 5 incense sticks stuck in a hat and sit next to the person who has the worst diet.
South England garlic and gin.
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