what do you use...

[sian_x101]

to get rid of midges!!!
We have millions at our yard already!
Does anyone have any suggestions for fly (or should i say midges) repellents that work either homemade or bought?

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

In my honest opinion sian, nothing flipping works! It just makes us owners feel a little better that we are at least TRYING. Saying that, I do find that Phaser (I think that's what it's called) at least startled the flies for a few minutes, giving me and ned time to make our getaway on to the next waiting cloud of the little bleeders! I also selfishly spray gallons of whatever I'm using at the moment onto my HAT. Seems to at least move 'em away from ME and onto ... er ... you know ... that hairy liver chestnut think underneath me. Mean I know!

 

[Donkeymad]

I found the Net tex Itch Stop Salve very good used in conjunction with deosect fly spray (we have two sweet itchers)

 

[Gorgeous George]

I make my own that is a mixture of tea, citronella, meths, fairy liquid and vinegar and it seems to help and its cheap - i've got the quantities written down somewhere if you want?

 

[sian_x101]

o yes that would be good if you don't mind

Thankyou