In reply to Post #14
no the link was for the Incognito range mate but google throws up a few places
no the link was for the Incognito range mate but google throws up a few places
In reply to Post #16
Found this - 99p Coils
Delivery is expensive - not sure if its dodgy?
Think I'm going to order the room freshener thingy whatsit and see if it works 'en bivvy' . . .
Found this - 99p Coils
Delivery is expensive - not sure if its dodgy?
Think I'm going to order the room freshener thingy whatsit and see if it works 'en bivvy' . . .
In reply to Post #1
We've had plenty of wet weather the last few weeks the perfect breeding ground alas.
Coils are great though I would suggest something you apply directly to your skin with at least 50% deet content. I use the jungle formula level 4 (maximum) roll on - though you need to carefully apply to all exposed skin and repeat after 4 hours.
Life systems edition 50 is good as well, 50% deet which yes seems to be the magic number.
Also look at the clothing you wear when the are particularly bad they will bite through your clothes. Craghoppers nosilife brand is worth investing in - they are fairly cheap but effective.
We've had plenty of wet weather the last few weeks the perfect breeding ground alas.
Coils are great though I would suggest something you apply directly to your skin with at least 50% deet content. I use the jungle formula level 4 (maximum) roll on - though you need to carefully apply to all exposed skin and repeat after 4 hours.
Life systems edition 50 is good as well, 50% deet which yes seems to be the magic number.
Also look at the clothing you wear when the are particularly bad they will bite through your clothes. Craghoppers nosilife brand is worth investing in - they are fairly cheap but effective.
In reply to Post #18
. . .I used to have nosilife t-shirts but doesn't the impregnated layer damage carp mucus levels?
. . .I used to have nosilife t-shirts but doesn't the impregnated layer damage carp mucus levels?
In reply to Post #18
In the UK I always have a shower before I go fishing and then apply skin so soft from head to toe. I then use a product called Smidge once on the bank and keep a mozzie lamp next to me that attracts and kills them. This Usually does the trick.
In Europe I've found some mozzies will only be repelled by something with a high deet content. The life systems one is good, but I'm convinced it's not good for your health.
I've watched tiger mozzies land on my arm straight after applying skin so soft and bite while it's still wet!!
I tried Incognito but got bitten badly first time out with it.
In the UK I always have a shower before I go fishing and then apply skin so soft from head to toe. I then use a product called Smidge once on the bank and keep a mozzie lamp next to me that attracts and kills them. This Usually does the trick.
In Europe I've found some mozzies will only be repelled by something with a high deet content. The life systems one is good, but I'm convinced it's not good for your health.
I've watched tiger mozzies land on my arm straight after applying skin so soft and bite while it's still wet!!
I tried Incognito but got bitten badly first time out with it.
In reply to Post #19
I thought the Nosilife was a material they could not bite thru ?
and here is AN INDEPENDENT review worth reading
LINKY POO 
I thought the Nosilife was a material they could not bite thru ?
and here is AN INDEPENDENT review worth reading
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #8
I have to agree with Gerry regarding Incognito - it is excellent. Been using it a couple of years and it never fails.
I also use a Thermacell device which is also superb in a small area - like a bivvy say. I don't use the Thermacell refills as they cost a bomb but use other replacement mats from ebay. The gas bottles I have modded also to make the refillable from a gas lighter refill can.
Skin so Soft is effective against midges but not against mosquitos btw.
I have to agree with Gerry regarding Incognito - it is excellent. Been using it a couple of years and it never fails.
I also use a Thermacell device which is also superb in a small area - like a bivvy say. I don't use the Thermacell refills as they cost a bomb but use other replacement mats from ebay. The gas bottles I have modded also to make the refillable from a gas lighter refill can.
Skin so Soft is effective against midges but not against mosquitos btw.
In reply to Post #22
I bought a load of the Incognito stuff for a trip to Cuba. I got eaten alive.
The Avon stuff works for me.
Different options work for different people. I was told it had something to do with blood type, not sure if it's true.
I bought a load of the Incognito stuff for a trip to Cuba. I got eaten alive.
The Avon stuff works for me.
Different options work for different people. I was told it had something to do with blood type, not sure if it's true.
In reply to Post #23
I've been mauled wearing Incognito too. The Avon stuff works for some and not others too. It's a case of trying a few out to see what works for you. Eating garlic helps apparently
I've been mauled wearing Incognito too. The Avon stuff works for some and not others too. It's a case of trying a few out to see what works for you. Eating garlic helps apparently
the only important thing with Incognito is you HAVE to reapply it after 6 hours a mistake a pal made when he told me he was getting bitten in the afternoon after that he started topping it up after the 6 hours and no more bites
just saying
but as some people have said some things seen not to work on some people ?
for many years Avon skin so soft worked for me very well on Mozzies and scottish midges then dont know if they changed the ingredients but it suddenly seemed to stop working on mozzies ?
just saying
but as some people have said some things seen not to work on some people ?
for many years Avon skin so soft worked for me very well on Mozzies and scottish midges then dont know if they changed the ingredients but it suddenly seemed to stop working on mozzies ?
In reply to Post #25
Think that's the same with all repellent Gerry, re apply regularly.
Think that's the same with all repellent Gerry, re apply regularly.
In reply to Post #26
Lifesytems 50 works for me . . .have to be really careful not to get it on your finger tips tho so apply it like perfume on your wrists . . .rub it into my hair / everywhere but mainly ankles / arms & neck.
Still rate poisonous coils . . .they create a forcefield IMHO
Lifesytems 50 works for me . . .have to be really careful not to get it on your finger tips tho so apply it like perfume on your wrists . . .rub it into my hair / everywhere but mainly ankles / arms & neck.
Still rate poisonous coils . . .they create a forcefield IMHO
In reply to Post #27
These are meant to be good watched some vids on youtube and i'm sure Adam penning talked about it last year
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermacell-Backpacker-Repeller-Insect-Multi/dp/B07C79D1MN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=thermacell&qid=1622647408&sr=8-6
These are meant to be good watched some vids on youtube and i'm sure Adam penning talked about it last year
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermacell-Backpacker-Repeller-Insect-Multi/dp/B07C79D1MN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=thermacell&qid=1622647408&sr=8-6
In reply to Post #28
Anyone know if there is a liquid you can apply to the lifesystem inserts to make them reusable.
Anyone know if there is a liquid you can apply to the lifesystem inserts to make them reusable.
In reply to Post #29
Avon (skin so soft) works well
Avon (skin so soft) works well