Marchfly repellant.
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 28, 2002 at 01:00
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dock
Have just got back from a couple of days in the
Vic High Country fishing and the Marchies drove some of the family mad. Was wondering if any one knows of a good repellant for the little mongrels. Rid worked to some extent, Aeroguard didn't seem any good at all. One of the kids seems to have an allergic reaction to them and gets a fair welt where they bite.Being fully clothed seemed to be the most effective solution but wasn't much fun for the most effected anklebiter as they are worst in the heat of the day.
Reply By: Graham - Saturday, Dec 28, 2002 at 01:00
Saturday, Dec 28, 2002 at 01:00
the 'Bushman' product is supposed to be good, the wife suffers from mossie & sand/marhc fly bites so we'llbe trying this product out next trip...
Cya
Graham
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here's copy of emial I received when I asked where it could be purchased...
Your local chemist can get Bushman from their pharmacy wholesaler (Sigma,
API or Fauldings) otherwise phone your local camping, disposal or fishing
tackle stores. Also Mitre 10 hardware stores will be launching Bushman in
all their 740 outlets later this month.
Our Victorian distributor is Downes Brokerage in
Melbourne, The contact is
Anthony Downes on (03) 9555 2833.
Thank you for your enquiry,
Tom Bethurem
Nth Qld Laboratories Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 11M Manunda Qld
Australia 4870
Ph: 61 (7) 4054 6020/4033 2441
Fax: 61 (7) 4054 7217
Email: nqlabs@bushman-repellent.com
http://www.bushman-repellent.com
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Follow Up By: Dock - Saturday, Dec 28, 2002 at 01:00
Saturday, Dec 28, 2002 at 01:00
Thanks Graham I think I have seen Bushmans at a local camping
shop so I'll give it a go.What about if every one that went bush klled 20 of the litle bludgers do you tink that would help?
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Sunday, Dec 29, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 29, 2002 at 01:00
Dock, We use the Dettol/baby oil mix mentioned above, but for people that suffer allergic, or severe irritation, my wife recommends a 50/50 mix of black tea and metho. Apply this mix to bites and it will help to soothe them, and relieve the itching. For the macho's amongst us, they can take it internally!
We live on the Diamantina River, so have plenty of sandflies after a flood to try these on.
As for Bushman, have found it really hard on skin, and tends to burn in high ambient temps. We also use "OFF" Skintastic to keep bush flies, mozzies, sandflies etc away. Feel it's the best,ie comfortable repellant.
Was down the Cox River, behind
Warragamba Dam, about 40 years ago, and friend & I went fishing, leaving our horses tied up, while he caught some breakfast. When we got back, the horses muzzles were dripping with blood, where the March flies had attacked them. Thats the worst have ever seen them, would make camping a misery. Regards..
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Reply By: Topcat - Sunday, Dec 29, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 29, 2002 at 01:00
Dock, Try this one for size as I have found it very successful with sand flies & midgies. Mix 100mL of canola oil,30 drops eucalytus oil,10 drops basil oil, & 10 drops of citronella oil. Apply a little to the palm of the hand & rub it on the exposed areas. Be careful not to apply it to mouth & eye areas. It has a pleasant aroma & use it every 2 to 3 hours. The eucalyptus oil on its own is good to treat insect bites as
well. I always carry a bottle of it in my
first aid box.
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Reply By: Jan - Thursday, Jan 02, 2003 at 01:00
Thursday, Jan 02, 2003 at 01:00
Dock, I use Thursday Plantation's "Walkabout" repellent which is a blend of Tea Tree Oil and Citronella and find it works against the NSW cousins of your
Vic High Country Marchies. I have been cursed with sensitive skin which breaks out in rashes in response to lots of skincare products but find the Walkabout is great. I usually try to stay covered up anyway to avoid sunburn.
A few years ago my husband and I were driven out of
Island Bend by the March flies which were in plague proportions. After seeing another tormented camper run screaming with frustration down and bank and plunge into the cold river for a few minutes relief we packed up and headed over to
Thredbo Diggings where there were hardly any flies. Seems inexplicable that such a short distance can make such a difference.
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