"Derek Turner" wrote in message
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Heather wrote:
RE insects yes i do get bitten very easily thats why i would like
to clear then i dont have an issue with gods creatures but these are
around my garden in clusters and thru summer i get many infected bites
thanks for all the helpfull answers

Take up pipe-smoking?

Repellant as follows
30 mls citronella oil
5 mls fairy liquid
40 mls methylated spirit
40 mls malt vinegar
1 cup (200mls) strong cold tea

mix citronella oil with fairy liquid (Original)
in 2 litre bottle, add other ingredients and shake well.
Top up with cold water
I use it on the horse and it is brill...have put it in a garden
spray bottle and spray it all over her and me...really does work
citronella is the base for most repellants, this works out so cheap and
lasts ages.
Don't know about the health and safety aspect. Picked this up years ago,
from horsy folks

Pam