On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:21:56 PM UTC+1, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 7/16/2014 4:56 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> > "S Viemeister" > wrote in message
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> >> <http://www.ionalister.com/midge.htm>
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> >> I have a midge-proof hooded jacket to wear when I work in the garden.
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> > They might be wee but they are vicious!!!
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> They are, indeed. I react very badly to them - my arms are covered with
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> tiny white scars. And they _love_ me! If Himself wants to avoid midge
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> attack, all he has to do is stand next to me...

Midges dislike very much Lavender and Rosemary. My sil was always getting bitten when working in the garden. The poor luv her face would quite swollen from where she was bit. I had read an article about Lavender and Rosemary and now she as goes into the garden she crushes some in her hand and rubs it over her face and arms. She said it works like a charm.

Cherry