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Old 27-06-2012, 07:53 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Kate Morgan Kate Morgan is offline
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Default Fly-Midge repellent


On 6/26/2012 4:14 PM, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-06-26 18:42:15 +0100, "RiversideRed" said:

Hi, We are swarmed with Midge and an array of almost invisible white
fly, all brands of repellent seem to only attract
them. Has anyone any tips on avoiding these pests, I have thought of
lighting an oily rag whilst working,but it would probably only choke me.
Mike Northumberland.


Skin So soft by Avon. Seriously. Candian lumberjacks use it!


So do shepherds in the northern Highlands.

works well for some animals too