FabSwingers.com forum: Midgies!

By *thwalescpl OP Couple
over a year ago

brecon

Hi, just wondered if I could pick your brains up there in Scotland!

We hold a camping weekend every year and the only thing that puts a bit of a bend in it is the bastard midgies!

So, as I know you have a major problem with them up there, I was just wondering if you have any great ideas that actually work for protecting against them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay in a hotel.

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By *uzzy-LogicMan
over a year ago

Fochabers

Skin so soft.

It's the only thing that can work.

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

I've heard about an Avon product but can't remember what it's called

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Skin so soft attracts midgies!

They die after sucking it up though so there's an idea lol

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By *inkykouple2016Couple
over a year ago

moray

Stay on the east or North east coast. Less midgies. The wind blows them away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi, just wondered if I could pick your brains up there in Scotland!

We hold a camping weekend every year and the only thing that puts a bit of a bend in it is the bastard midgies!

So, as I know you have a major problem with them up there, I was just wondering if you have any great ideas that actually work for protecting against them?

Skin so soft from avon works

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By *p for anything 123Man
over a year ago

Coatbridge

Yip Definitely skin so soft

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Skin so soft.

It's the only thing that can work."

This stuff always worked for my ex who wore it before going fishing. Made by Avon x

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"Skin so soft.

It's the only thing that can work.

This stuff always worked for my ex who wore it before going fishing. Made by Avon x"

New it was an Avon product

Find an Avon lady

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brewers yeast tablets from Holland & Barrett. Take them a week before going and you'll be grand.

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By *arried adventurers!Couple
over a year ago

North Lanarkshire

Stay away from any water! You'll always find more midgies near water.

For some reason, I never ever get bitten by midgies and I've no idea why! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It costs 1.99 from avon and shop in balloch sells it for 7.99 ..... blood suckers n money makers lol wee munters !

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Doesn't Avon have a website now?

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By *dlilbumCouple
over a year ago

Aviemore and regularly visit Glasgow

Never found skin so soft that great.

Smidge works for me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi, just wondered if I could pick your brains up there in Scotland!

We hold a camping weekend every year and the only thing that puts a bit of a bend in it is the bastard midgies!

So, as I know you have a major problem with them up there, I was just wondering if you have any great ideas that actually work for protecting against them?

Create your own trap, you will need:

1 2ltr plastic drinks bottle

1 gram yeast

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup warm water

1 black plastic bag

Scissors

Sticky tape

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doesn't Avon have a website now?

Yes you can order online and it will be delivered to you by an avon agent.

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By *ad grandaMan
over a year ago

Fleetwood

Jungle formula from home bargains works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A fire. Burn them all with fire!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't seem to get them at our caravan in Arbroath on the east coast

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By *ickstributerMan
over a year ago

Ocala/Belleview/mayo

Believe it or not: try using a "dryer sheet"... Being from Florida, those lil' bastard are fierce! Yup: the Avon stuff works, but shy of staying indoors... That's the ONLY sure-fire remedy! Just rub yerself with it,& relax! Or: Garlic. That seems to repel most "vampires",& possible pulls aswell.!

Good luck: it's horrible to deal with: God forbid they swarm! Scary actually: was once attacked by a swarm in MY truck,as my bird(girlfriend!)& I tried to find a clearing in which to play

! Never experienced anything like that before! So try the dryer sheets: you'll be amazed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never found skin so soft that great.

Smidge works for me! "

Smidge.... Get it on Amazon for a few pounds

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By *ighlander80884Man
over a year ago

Inverness

Wear a midgie hood.

Skin so soft works for some but not all.

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By *ary_ArgyllMan
over a year ago

Argyll

"Jungle formula from home bargains works for me"

It works but it is pretty horrible stuff - especially if you get it in your mouth

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By *ackiekenny twoMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Pritty sure lemon wipes work

But every1 smelling of lemons lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bio oil works too as does tiger balm but the latter is probably a little off putting for some due to the strong smell

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By *thwalescpl OP Couple
over a year ago

brecon

Well, there's a few to try, we'd heard of the Avon one, but had mixed reports, guess we'll have to try them out and see.

Have tried the usual bug sprays, but, as mentioned, some can be rather potent, and not much fun if you are tent-hopping, especially if you get all sweaty and it runs into your eyes lol.... god knows what it might be doing to condoms!

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By *thwalescpl OP Couple
over a year ago

brecon

"Pritty sure lemon wipes work

But every1 smelling of lemons lol "

Smelling of lemons would be ok, compared to getting bitten to death!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi, just wondered if I could pick your brains up there in Scotland!

We hold a camping weekend every year and the only thing that puts a bit of a bend in it is the bastard midgies!

So, as I know you have a major problem with them up there, I was just wondering if you have any great ideas that actually work for protecting against them?

It all depends on area location, some places are far worse than others

when we are out stalking (shooting deer) we use "Tabard" which contains deet, or if available I also sometimes use "Lifesystem Expedition Plus 100+" both contain deet and will prevent against ticks too and they don't produce a smell that deer can pick up at 200 yards.

skin so soft makes you stink like a poof and leaves your skin feeling very greasy, smidge the midge may/may not work but has a smell that deer pick up on.

If you travel up north of Inverness around Torridon - nothing will protect you bar a midge net

When you are looking for a repellent make sure you find one that repels "ticks" as well and remember a midge bite is annoying and will make you itch but a tick bite can leave you with an incurable disease that will trouble you a lifetime.

you have to weigh up the pro's and cons of wearing a repellent containing deet

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By *ldo6999Man
over a year ago

larkhall

I use smidge too.better than skin so soft which btw Avon have removed the ingredient to repell the midgies.....

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By *thwalescpl OP Couple
over a year ago

brecon

"I use smidge too.better than skin so soft which btw Avon have removed the ingredient to repell the midgies....."

Ok, so Avon could be out, where can I find Smidge? ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Stay away from any water! You'll always find more midgies near water.

For some reason, I never ever get bitten by midgies and I've no idea why! X

I'm the same, they don't bother me much but my poor Mum gets eaten alive. I've heard SOS is good but never tried it.

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By *ldo6999Man
over a year ago

larkhall

You can buy it in tesco.i seen it there after buying it at brodick castle for £6.50....cheaper in tesco tho..

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By *44bertCouple
over a year ago

Inverness

They're the one thing I don't miss from living on the west coast! Haven't been bothered with them since moving to Inverness!

But yeah, skin so soft.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We'll second Smidge - outdoors a lot in Scotland and its the only thing that works for us!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just don't go to Torridon or Glen Nevis.

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By *anarkshirelassCouple
over a year ago

lanarkshire

Take someone else......Sacrifice them to the God of midgies and you'll be okay lol lol

Apply some Vic...... I've been informed it's good as insect repellant

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By *utdoor29Man
over a year ago

paisley

The best thing by far is the midgy net you buy from outdoor places there only a couple of pound.goes over your head and covers your neck aswell.Might not look great in it but it's a life saver for Scottish midges

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By *ickstributerMan
over a year ago

Ocala/Belleview/mayo

OK, secret repellent formula..:Vanilla and water, sprayed on skin! Y'all can thank me later..

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By *ldo6999Man
over a year ago

larkhall

Midgie nets are pants....lol.they fekkin get in n u become a world buffet!!!!!

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By *pinCouple
over a year ago

edinburgh

A big camp fire

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By *issnLickCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Midge hoods for staying outdoors if in a really bad area.

Skin so Soft or Smidge etc otherwise.

Clothes with no gaps, those little bastards find them

Citronella candles.

Campfire smoke

Go Outdoors sells a battery operated fan with disposable midge killer cartridges - not sure exactly what chemical it disperses around the tent but it works.

Avoid camping near water and vegetation.

Best place is where there will be a breeze.

Good luck.

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