I must be getting soft.

[Rowdy]

Went out scrub today but I was soon home again. The mozzies are terrifying at the moment with all the wet weather we have had. I've never seen so many and their size is huge. Does anyone know of a good repellent as the tropical strength spray I was using was useless.
Rowdy

[golddiggerart]

Aerogard is the best I have used and never fails....They don't get within 3 to 4 feet of it.

[danielkrupski]

Bush mans cream

[Flying Scott]

a mix of kerosene and milk, spread the milk over your exposed skin then a small quantity of Kero.
the milk acts a a barrier from the Kero.

[mushmouse]

Oct 17, 2016 20:10:05 GMT 10 danielkrupski said:

Bush mans cream

Yep - this stuff is really good. ( has Deet in it so wont need much - this stuff has a kick) Its a squeezable tube.  Comes with UV protectant in it too now. Its gel like so I put a bit along the rim of my hat and it keeps the flies away from the face for a good distance.

[nuggethill]

The first thing you have to do with Bush mans cream is

you must put a small amount on your skin first

to see if there isn't any reaction to the cream this is a must

I did and found out I couldn't use it

cheers Harry

[Rowdy]

I was actually using tropical strength Aeroguard and found it didn't work at all and also the Bushman's causes skin irritation on me. What you need to be careful of on some of these repellents is they can damage things like plastic prescription glasses, hearings aids, sunglasses etc.
Rowdy

[nugget893]

Rowdy try this:- Big bottle of Blue cheap mouth wash, 3 cups of Epsom salts, 3 stale 12oz cheap beer. Mixed together until Epson salts dissolved. Spray anywhere you sit. Will not harm plants or flowers. Spray a small amount on your cloths before heading out detecting. Mozzies gone.
nugget893

[Rowdy]

Thanks for that Bill BUT, where am I going to get STALE beer from? besides all beer at my place is cheap beer.
Rowdy