Mossie/insect bites repellants/remedies

Since posting the last entry re seeking a remedy, we have received many responses so felt I would share some with you, as I lie here in the hammock, trying not to itch my 57^th bite!  The following are recipes for repellants. So far the spray on repellants are not working for me, but are effective on Murray. I have resorted to taking one Telfast tablet per day, and taking vitamin B1-which apparently you cannot OD on.

1.       Mix equal quantities of Dettol, meths and add a few drops of baby oil-put into a spray bottle.

2.       Mix equal quantities of Dettol, tee tree oil, vicks vaporub add a few drops of baby oil – put into spray bottle.

3.       Spray Bug Off-non deet product.

4.       Wrap yourself in several layers of clothing from head to toe – and sweat!!!

5.       Take one Telfast tablet each day

6.       Take vitamin B1 each day-double up if the bites become too bad.

A word of warning – don’t buy the Dettol from the lodge of Dundee store-a 125ml bottle will set you back $12.90!!

Equal quantities of Dettol, bleach and water is a killer for cane toads-they mummify and do not smell if left alone.