Insect bites

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Rykard
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Insect bites

Post by Rykard »

Hi,
quick question..
1) what can i use to prevent insect bites, was working out in a wood last night and seem to have been bitten all over.
2) If i have been bitten, what is the best treatment to stop the itching etc.

thanks in advance.
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Re: Insect bites

Post by featherstick »

1) cover up
2) mosquito coils
3) insect repellent
4) dab of toothpaste on the bite
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korolev
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Re: Insect bites

Post by korolev »

I suffer terribly with mozzie bites on holiday.
Use a insect repellant with a high Deet concentration. It'll feel like you've been tear-gassed by the riot police but it works.
Also take anti-histamines, most people get bitten but some react worse than others (people who say "I never get bitten" do get bitten, they just don't react).
Yorkshire Andy
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Re: Insect bites

Post by Yorkshire Andy »

Avon skin so soft instead of repellent

If bitten acrivascrin (spl) oral antihistamines and anthisan cream

https://www.chemist-4-u.com/benadryl-al ... q8QAvD_BwE


https://www.chemist-4-u.com/anthisan-cr ... m8QAvD_BwE
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Ysverine
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Re: Insect bites

Post by Ysverine »

Yorkshire Andy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:25 am Avon skin so soft instead of repellent
I've heard that one touted before, does it actually work? :O If so then I might have to make a single exception to my Avon no-buy.

The only other thing I can think of that's not been mentioned is citronella oil - if you blend it with a carrier oil like almond or coconut then you can apply it to the skin and it keeps the mozzies away for a few hours.
Yorkshire Andy
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Re: Insect bites

Post by Yorkshire Andy »

Ysverine wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:05 pm
Yorkshire Andy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:25 am Avon skin so soft instead of repellent
I've heard that one touted before, does it actually work? :O If so then I might have to make a single exception to my Avon no-buy.

The only other thing I can think of that's not been mentioned is citronella oil - if you blend it with a carrier oil like almond or coconut then you can apply it to the skin and it keeps the mozzies away for a few hours.

Worked up in Stirling Scotland and kielder Northumberland ;)

One guy came to our BBQ with half the guest house chairs wood stain up his arms and pockmarked plastic glass's lenses it's nasty stuff
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Ysverine
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Re: Insect bites

Post by Ysverine »

Yorkshire Andy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:23 pm
Ysverine wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:05 pm
Yorkshire Andy wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:25 am Avon skin so soft instead of repellent
I've heard that one touted before, does it actually work? :O If so then I might have to make a single exception to my Avon no-buy.

Worked up in Stirling Scotland and kielder Northumberland ;)
Well, if it's Scotland-proof then that's the ultimate endorsement! :lol: I judge a lot of my bits and bobs depending on how well they hold up in the Highlands.
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Re: Insect bites

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If you want to smell of woodsmoke:

https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Prod ... ummer-30g/

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dizzydays
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Re: Insect bites

Post by dizzydays »

For the bites - I use hydrocortisone 1% cream. I've tried skin so soft but not convinced. Another ploy is to take Vitamin B tablets - apparently the insects can smell it through your skin and don't like it. Anyone had Vit B and still got bitten?
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Re: Insect bites

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pseudonym wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:44 pm If you want to smell of woodsmoke:

https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Prod ... ummer-30g/

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