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Scottish midges?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:17 am
by 2wheels
Anybody north of the border know when the midges arrive? Or if they have arrived already?
I am planning a ride from North Yorkshire up to Thurso via Forth road bridge and Inverness probably starting this coming Sunday. Trouble is I am alergic to midge bites and hope to be there before they are!
Any help would be appreciated...
Re: Scottish midges?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:09 pm
by Shakey
allegedly, an Avon cosmetic product called "Skin so Soft" is said to be an excellent midge repellant to the extent that even special forces swear by it.
Re: Scottish midges?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:21 pm
by 2wheels
Now found an apparently useful website which gives up to date info:
http://2010.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/home/
It is trying to sell midge repellent though!
Also has free iphone app: smidge
Re: Scottish midges?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 5:23 pm
by Catchina
Shakey wrote:allegedly, an Avon cosmetic product called "Skin so Soft" is said to be an excellent midge repellant to the extent that even special forces swear by it.
I heard from camping friends that sss is good against mosquitos.
Re: Scottish midges?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:54 pm
by fastdogs2
Here is the Avon product that you want for protection against midges:
http://www.amazon.com/Avon-SKIN-SO-SOFT ... B0001ZWPI4
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