Thread: Isn't it too early for midges?
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Old 08-04-2009, 08:00 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Isn't it too early for midges?
Sacha wrote:
On 7/4/09 23:12, in article , "Bob
Hobden" wrote:


"Sacha" wrote
after "Bob Hobden"
wrote:

There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I
have also
seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be
the suspects.

Is that those horrible little "no see 'ums" that leave a ferocious
itch behind? I think they look like delta wing aircraft in
miniature.

Yes, the ones that fly past your face and you only catch a glimpse
then are gone only to return a few moments later (having taken a
bite)

Ah yes, those little b.........lighters! ;-)) My other less than
favourites are the flies that look like ordinary houseflies until
they nip you, leaving a ferocious itch behind. In fact, they fly a
bit slower than houseflies do and have a white marking underneath,
IIRC but you certainly know when you've met one.

Anthisan is the answer! Anything that won't calm down needs antihistamine
taken internally. Very recently, Enzo had to take some meds which gave him
a rash and intolerable itching. Anthisan sorted it out, so it seems to work
on many things that cause itching, not just bites.




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