sibsie

The bugs. I can't take anymore of the damned bugs.

I've tried Off, Cutting or Cutter whatever it's called and the latest in my arsenal which is Natrapel.

Nothing's working and I'm getting bitten to death during the day when I go down the farm. Short of using Frontline is there anything here that works?

monster

Bad Blood

lairdside

Move to somewhere that doesn't have so many bugs?

Ok, not particularly helpful I know......

HunterGreen

Hi Sibs,

The bugs are always after me as well... really bad reactions too... and what I found to actually help was Avon bug repellant. It comes both mixed in with sunscreen or just as a repellant. That was like a miracle for me... for the first time in my life I found something that actually worked. Maybe you can give it a try.... Good luck anyway!

Elaine

jambo_2004

Ahhh another reason I adore the North West

ironporer

Try Avon's "Skin So Soft"- it is reported tp be the best bug repellant there is (even though it was a skin cream by intention). Yhey now even advertise it as a bug repellant.

Sophia_S

YEP!...Avon Skin So Soft,works great,and it doesn't stink like the others,and it makes your skin feel nice as well!
I've been the same way with the bugs ever since I came to Illinois as well,the minute I step outside they all think I'm their own 'smorgasborg'!!!,I also found that the best time to be outside is when it's sunny but windy,I've even thought about setting a fan up so I can go and just sit outside for a while!!!
Sophia

Jan Alaska

As someone who has an extreme reaction to bug bites I've found that Burts Bees creams are wonderful, they dont smell chemically like OFF or Cutter, arent greasy and they do the job !!!
I've also heard that Avons bug repellant is good.

Jan

sibsie

Cheers. I'll try the Avon and Burts stuff. I've got so many lumps and bumps now I look like a Dalek.

Lion in Winter

We wil d-o-m-i-n-a-t-e the u-n-i-v-e-r-s-e. (The bugs, that is.)

Lesley1020

Ewww don't I know the feeling! I am covered right now too and yet no-one in work seems to be having the same problem - they must like our blood better or something

I'm gonna try the Avon stuff too as it's what everyone seems to recommend. I'm having my apartment sprayed on Tuesday as the last couple of days I've been finding these dead little bugs (tiny, almost like flies but with beady brown eyes yuck) around the carpet. Disgusting.

Which brings me to another point - should I get the cats out of there when they come to spray??? I don't want to ask the apartment people as they are hopeless and clueless and I wouldn't take their word for anything.

Anyone want to come to Memphis for the weekend? It's really great - a weekend forecast of a heat index of 107, bugs galore and a car with no AC to travel in - how could anyone resist!

ironporer

YES!!! Most definately- cats are extremely sensitive to pesticides. You might even think about keeping it away 2-3 days until the levels drop a bit. Houseplants also should be removed

BrigieDarling

Let us know if you feel the need to go and wee in the front yard!

If you put your foot over your head and lick your bum, don't forget to wash your paws.

Brit'n'TX

try a wetsuit .... let's see the little buggers chomp through that ..

BrigieDarling

Mosquitos hold conventions to find me so I can tell you that sometimes you'll get bitten anyway, no matter what you use.

But if you put amonia on the bite it will never itch. NEVER!