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OS insect repellant
minimooch
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we went camping at the weekend. For some reason I seem to have this invisable sign over my head that says "insects - 24 hr all you can eat buffet" - its has always been the way , sigh.
Is there an OS way to deter the little blighters. due to health concerns I dont go anywhere near the standard insect repeallant chemicals, eg Deet, and candles are out as we have a 2 yr-old who is attracted to trouble nearly as much as the insects are attracted to me!! :rotfl:
so i was thinking essential oils, colours to avoid, anything you can think of.
Thanks (she said scratching at particularly troublesome bite!)
Is there an OS way to deter the little blighters. due to health concerns I dont go anywhere near the standard insect repeallant chemicals, eg Deet, and candles are out as we have a 2 yr-old who is attracted to trouble nearly as much as the insects are attracted to me!! :rotfl:
so i was thinking essential oils, colours to avoid, anything you can think of.
Thanks (she said scratching at particularly troublesome bite!)
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Hmm... different things deter different beasties, I think. You could try browsing here:-
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apparently Avon's Skin-So-Soft range can work according to the link above from squeaky (thanks squeaky). That seems a nice option, so i shall give that a try. Maybe not as OS as using vinegar (another suggestion from the linked threads) but hopefully a nicer smell.0
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I can second Avon's skin so soft range. Parents live in prime midge terratory and it is the ONLY thing that works,and doesn't smell awful - which is a bonus!
you can buy it online and in some shops such as TISO. It's not too expensive either so OS all round
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