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Re: Midges and Ticks on the go!

Midges and 'perhaps' rain.....?

I want my money back :blush:

Re: Midges and Ticks on the go!

Hi,
I got permethrin in Tiso's a couple of years ago.
Not sure if it was as bad for the ticks as it was for me. I sprayed my boots but I got itchy feet. It may have been co-incidence. I may give it another try.
Anyway Tiso's still stock it.
Other outdoor shops may also stock it.

Re: Midges and Ticks on the go!

Thanks to all. I may be able to get a product here that the main ingredient is permethrin. If not I will get it in the UK.

I hate using chemicals but also hate what the ticks can give.

William :flag-bb:

Re: Midges and Ticks on the go!

Ed Hyatt
Midges and 'perhaps' rain.....?

I want my money back :blush:
There may be midges.
There will be TICKS.
There is bound to be rain.
There MAY be PAIN

It's in the name! :thinking_face: :flushed:

Re: Midges and Ticks on the go!

I dabbed lavender oil, as used in aromatherapy, on my socks, boots and trousers in Scotland last year and that did the tick (dreadful pun) as for the first time I was not bothered by the blighters. I also dotted the lavender oil round my inner tent.

While the oil can be applied to material, I was advised not to apply it to my skin because it is highly concentrated and might burn. I've not tried lavender oil as a deterrant for midges, but would be interested to see if it works better than cigarette smoke which we used as teenagers - the midges died from passive smoking ...