STUPIDLY SIMPLE Midge Repel

[dwardo]

Arrived safe and sound today and will keep you updated when i get five minutes to play.

Thanks

 

[Rosahane]

Thanks Xylaria, the two tins arrived today just in time for a visit to our daughter in Mayo at the weekend. She lives in a lovely place which in common with many lovely places has midges to torment intruders. I'm sure the potion will magic them away

 

[dp0001]

Received today thanks

 

[xylaria]

Received today thanks

crickey the postmans rusty bike must of broken down, I posted it on sunday.

 

[Gaudette]

Received the order today many thanks.

 

[mereside]

recieved today smells great cant wait to try, i am on the west coast scotland in two weeks so will be put to the test them buggers eat you alive over that side, atb wayne

 

[JFW]

Xylaria,
Just sent 2 pms cause I can't follow simple instructions. This midgie repellant must be named for me.
Cheers
Jfw

 

[Rich.H]

Don't wish to sound rude but roughly how long does this last? Obviously 15ml is a very small amount compared to high street alternatives. Can you give some clear instructions on the amounts used on various body areas so I can get a jist of how long a tin will last me?

 

[xylaria]

Don't wish to sound rude but roughly how long does this last? Obviously 15ml is a very small amount compared to high street alternatives. Can you give some clear instructions on the amounts used on various body areas so I can get a jist of how long a tin will last me?

It is a very hard balm, like beeswax lipbalm or cherry shoe polish. Under normal conditions, just a very light smear to forehead every few hours the tin would last a good while. Under Scottish midge fest conditions the product generally needs to be applied to other areas on a frequent basis, but still sparingly. I would expect a tin last a few months in those conditions.

 

[Rich.H]

It is a very hard balm, like beeswax lipbalm or cherry shoe polish. Under normal conditions, just a very light smear to forehead every few hours the tin would last a good while. Under Scottish midge fest conditions the product generally needs to be applied to other areas on a frequent basis, but still sparingly. I would expect a tin last a few months in those conditions.

So rather than acting like the high street versions which require to cover every inch you have exposed, this acts as a scent repellant to your general body area?

 

[xylaria]

So rather than acting like the high street versions which require to cover every inch you have exposed, this acts as a scent repellant to your general body area?

Pretty much yes. However, I test every batch in bottom of my garden, it is a midge pit. Yesterday evening it was Scottish, huge clouds of the buggers. I didnt get bit on face where i had applied, but did on the chest and a patch on the top my arms. I was weeding at 9.30pm so I was standing still. Tonight I wore long sleeves and applied to all the exposed bits, including scalp. They buzzed about my face, I got a pretty irrating large cloud of midgies, but no bites.

We are going to do a larger tin, and soft neem based lotion.

 

[Toddy]

I've been using my little tin for about a month now and you can hardly see where it's been used at all. I reckon the tin size is fine, tbh.
It's about the same size as the vaseline lipsyl tins. Easy to slip into a pocket or a bag and not so heavy or bulky that it's an annoyance to carry.

M

 

[Chris the Cat]

Totally agree with Mary there, a very handy size ( at a very fair price)
But put me down for a large tin when they are ready please!

Best.

Chris.

 

[fishfish]

tried mine ,i was surprised it actually works,so many i have tried but this qworked proper,mrs fish didnt use it and got bitten to death!lol

 

[Lou]

I received my pot yesterday thank you! I hv yet to try it. I will let you know how I get on.

 

[raskusdrotti]

Mine arrived yesterday too...

 

[VANDEEN]

Excelent response to my allergy testing, ie no response at all.

The "warming feeling" I experienced on my inner arm must have been from something else as I've now tried this stuff everywhere except the delicate skin under my eyes & not had any trouble with it at all.

Now for a person who was a subject in a university allergy study a few years ago not to have any reaction at all it's a blessed relief.

On top of that 6.5 miles, mainly woodland and field side tracks & not a bite, t'other half got a couple.

Thumbs up from me, & it wont take the finish off my gun stocks like DEET does either

Happy Camper :-D

 

[VANDEEN]

Forgot to add, t'other half wasn't wearing any, she was the control if you like.

Won't let me edit my original post above for some reason?

 

[JFW]

Xylaria, 2 tins arrived this morning. Will hopefully get to try it out over the weekend.
Thanks
Jfw

 

[dazcon]

I've lived and fished on the west coast of Scotland all my life. Loch Lomond,Awe,Long,Fyne,Treig,Ossian etc.,and I've never came across a lotion or potion that will stop the dreaded highland midge. The midges up this way are all carrying flick-knives!! Deet,Autan,Jungle Formula, Citronella Oil,Skin-so-soft,local mud etc.....None of them work for me, or my associates. Maybe you've stumbled upon midge-repellent-gold but i'm sceptical!! When the water goes flat calm then cover up and tuck in your midge net! A nice smokey fire gives great relief.