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Old 29-06-2009, 12:48 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
David in Normandy[_8_] David in Normandy[_8_] is offline
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Default Herb or plant that repels flies?

Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote:


Not anti-histamines? or corticosterioids?


On this last occasion she used some anti-histamine cream and her
reaction disappeared after several days. Her whole forearm was
eventually red and swollen before it started to go down.


Bog myrtle (Myrica gale) is rumoured to repel midges.


Sounds worth further investigation. Thanks.

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