Sacha wrote in :

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!

We used to use some foul smelling concoction from camping equipment shops,
and it worked (Diethyl toluamide based)
Someone suggested Skin So Soft, I think because the odour of methane,
rotting socks and boiled brussels sprouts was too much to bear!
My son tells me that the armed forces as well as the police force use Skin
So Soft. I would think that all the forces have to pay for it though out of
their own pocket.

Regards
Baz