"harry" wrote in message
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On 18 Sep, 23:22, Sacha wrote:
On 2010-09-18 23:11:42 +0100, "Kathy McIntosh"
said:

Went down the lottie this afternoon and have come home with about 20
bites. The buggers even got through a long sleeved top! Anyway, I
recall a discussion last year when an Avon product was mentioned as the
best way to keep the little sods at bay. Could someone please remind
me what it was?
TIA

Skin So Soft. In this country they're not allowed to advertise it as
an insect repellent, as far as I'm aware. But it is. It works, IME.
--
Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon

it's horse flies. There seems to be a plague this year. Bite through
cloths too.

They were mozzies. I know because I "interrupted" a couple mid slurp.
Also, I am *very* aware when a horse fly bites me. It doesn't survive the
encounter, and then I rapidly swell up.

--
Kathy