midgies and sandflies mix

[deb]

Went away this weekend, and as usual was eaten alive by midges and sandflies, no matter how much bushmans I had on!
I have read about diffferent mixes, you can do yourself in trigger bottles and I am determined to try something new!!
Any good recipes out there??
Thanks soo much

[basserman]

teatree oil
and make sure you eat alot of vit b

but most if all i find it a case of mind over matter just kep telling yourself that they aren't biteing and they don't hurt or itch

[deb]

Ok will try it first
Nephews 21st next Wed & Saturday (party) Baroccas may come into play!
Question though,
Mixture ratio? Only tea tree oil I can think of, is pretty strong generally used for inhales with a head cold?

[reefraider_II]

yep 1/3 dettol to 2/3 baby oil mix them together and you get a white milk.Put this on liberly and bobs your uncle.Tried and tested in northern qld and it works.It also stops the itching from any pre existing bites

[2iar]

Dettol/Metho/Baby Oil in equal measure. Add a dash of citronella Oil. Shake well and enjoy with a fourex.

Good luck,
Mike

[dugong]

i have read that it really depends on how much exposure you have had to them as to how bad you are affected by them and vit b does not work.

some ppl hardly notice them and others get covered in sores. the home brews can work tho they can be a bit messy.

keep some antihistimine tabs handy as they releave the itch and stop you scratching yourself to pieces.
cheers

[brush]

I am told it is actually the midgys PEE that stings. The mixers work ,but when the buggers do bite and itch put Vicks Vapour Rub on the spot.
[ keep this stuff away from your private bits]
Cheers Brush

[Bros]

I supose if it doesn't work you can use what's left on the local toad population as they don't like dettol.

[saphire]

Dreamdays,
I dont know what fire restrictions are on but you can build a little fire at dawn and in the evening.
The smoke keeps the nasties away.
I use a torch that is fueled by citronella.
This seems to work as well.
Cheers,'
saphire.

[2iar]

Just back from 5 days at Burrum Heads (highly recommended by the way). The mix I mentioned earlier worked a treat, though there might not have been too many around.

In another previous thread, I'd been considering using a mix on my tent itself. I tried it on an older one (that's just made it's last tour of duty, due to an unfortunate accident involving a zipped flyscreen, a structurally-unsound centre hub, and an exuberant 6 year old tearway). It seemed to do the job too.

The downside is I've wasted a litre+ of home brew on a tent that's now for the bin; the good bit is that as it was the little fella that wrecked it and not my good self, the Financial Controller is obliged to release funds for a replacement. I'd already had my eye on one from Downunder Camping in Enogerra, so a good result all-round [smiley=wink.gif]

Give it a go, I say.

Good luck,
Mike

[megamont]

If you fall victim to these blokes, Don't scratch and break the skin.
They deposit acid on the skin.
50/50 Metho and cold Tea sponged over the affected area will remove the acid and relieve the itch.

[Bill_Klein]

eat garlic and lots of it they wont go near ya

[deb]

Thanks Everyone!!
Sorry I'm slow coming back to the thread, its a occupational hazard for me, I only get home once a week.
From what I read, looks like I picked the perfect weekend not to be in SE Qld
I'm making two batches, the dettols and the tree-tea oils,
will see what the wind is upto this weekend, and let you know
Cheers

[frankj]

Try one brew on the left side and the other brew on the right, you'll soon tell which is the most effective.

I'm also interested in the results.

Cheers
Frankj

[Big_unit]

eat garlic and lots of it they wont go near ya

Yeah and neither will anyone else.

Cheers
James