sandflies/mozzies

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:53

I know it's early yet,but today so beautiful here in TRNC.Yes for mozzies I have herbs etc near the house.Last year and I didn't come 'til Sept.Anyone any cures to deter the sandflies

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:55

Mike - Please don't tell me the bloody sandflies have arrived already?? NNNNOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:56

Cover yourself in Marmite.



It works...but it may impair your success with the ladies!

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:15

Avon Skin So Soft apparently is highly recommended. Do you have an "Avon Lady" in NC? Thought you were meant to eat the marmite!! Sand.. x

mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:17

M&B...noooooooooooooooooo,just getting ready and getting info and supplies fron UK...tamam?

mikelapta



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Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:19

cronos,that's where I've gone wrong.Will wash marmite off me now!!

mikelapta



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Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:26

Sandie or is it Sandra?2 things in my life I've hated:yellow fish for breakfast,and marmite!!No "ding dong" on my door bell.If you have an Avon lady please buy and when you come over,I'll meet you somewhere!

mike

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:33

Mike - Will do! Perhaps I ought to bring a case full and set up a business. Not coming to early summer so you may have to use the Marmite until then!

Sand.. xx

mia100max


Joined: 19/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:54

Hi, it's only the blue Avon one that is supposed to work!

3 times the price from the Avon rep here, so stock up before you come!

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 18:59

Hi Mike

It's Garlic capsules and Vitamin B1 daily, Autan (yellow bottle, pink top and sold there), the plug-in anti mozzie things and Avon Skin so Soft - I'll send you a bottle in a Container leaving next week.

See you in April, I hope.

Jo

http://www.jamesvalentineremovals.co.uk

Chick-A-Dee


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 19:09

Its okay that Autan spray ...very effective, but it really makes me choke! It is very very strong, and I use it sparingly ..is there anything just as effective, but more natural. Bearing in mind I suffer from sensitive skin, so oils are a no no!

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 19:14

HI MIA, we have a few mozzies about with this nice weather lately. r u quizzing tonite Hun

toady


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 62

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 19:31

Can you tell me when the mozzies are at their worst in NC please?

Baspinar Bob


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 618

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 20:42

Toady.

Between 6pm and 6am .



Bob.

mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 20:57

Jo,thanks for that.Just planted garlic today.look forward to your remedy

Mike

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 21:06

Message 13 - wouldn't worry too much about the Mozzies - at least you can keep them at bay a bit with conventional repellents. It's the ba....d sandflies you need to be concerned about! They seem to be immune to just about everything you can spray at them, screens do little to keep them out and their bites can, in some extreme cases, prove very nasty indeed. Personally, I find the blue Avon Skin-so-Soft effective. Mind you, I dollop the whole range on - shower gel, body lotion and that dry oil stuff.



Happy scratching - LOL



J

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 21:06

The stuff from the pharmacies over their worked for me last year, I think you can get it in supermarkets too, simply called....OFF very effective, especially around the ankles.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 01:21

Msg 15,

Steady with the Garlic old bean, keeps more than Mozzies away you know.

Don't want anything interfering with 'The Quest'...

Keith.

mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 07:42

Britvic,hope it isn't made by FCUK !!!

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 08:59

Yes the sandflies have arrived!



Got bitten last night so from now on will be using the Avon Skin So Soft. There are some mosquitoes aswell [been around throughout the very mild winter we have had].

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:08

crofter, the local's tell me it has been the coldest, wettest winter here in 13 years, dont know how you got bitten by sand fly not hot enough yet.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:13

Would appreciate anyone coming over to bring me some Avon skin-so-soft heard a lot of good things about it, only if you have time or you know of an Avon Lady

Many thanks

Smithy

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:18

? Skin so soft , garlic , vit b compound none of those actually worked for me , now i wear bracelets and anklets injected with citronella plus a 5 in one plug in . Worked for me 100% , i tried and tested it personally in Africa , Also got into a single duvet cover and did the poppers up around my neck as far as i could .

let the battle continue , but i think i have triumphed

Good luck in your quest , Simbas

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:41

"Off" is a product made by Johnson,and helps to keep the blighters away, but the local drink Raki is very effective rubbed onto the skin.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:43

Well done Simbas,will try all that.Not sure about poppers up to my neck!!

Just looked at pool,cleaned early week,thousands of little midges on surface.Too small to identify,unless from old lemons.

mike

jock1



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Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:47

It is to early to get sandfly's................

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 09:58

Message 13, i would say its when their biting you !



We always use Jungleformula, available from most chemists & found the roll-on to be the most effective.



Cooper

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:02

Hi Bridie , i think i would rather drink the stuff rather than rub it in , would'nt the alcohol content dry out your skin though ?

Regards , Simbas

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:03

Morning Jock

Have a good w/e , Pat

simbas



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Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:04

Hi Mike , what do you mean , unless from old lemons ?

Regards , Simbas

jock1



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Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:17

You have a good w/e also pat.

jock.

ronaldo


Joined: 14/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:23

Hi Mike Skin so soft by Avon Really works . The missus used it last year and swears by it ! She usually gets bit really bad by both mozzies and sandflys she tried this SSS and was hardly bit at all. P.S Mike just been on Ebay you can buy it for £2.00 per spray bottle plus P.P. I am over again at the end of March I will bring you some over if you cant get any.

Ron(aldo)

mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:40

Simbas,got about 40 lemon trees.Shredding lots of stuff,and going to make paths with it,edged with stones.But I keep on picking up the rotten grey lemons instead of stones.Must use glasses in garden

mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 10:41

Ronaldo,I'll have a couple of bottles of that please.Meet you in Girne when you are over!!

And Thanks

Mike

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 12:19

Temps did not drop below 50 degrees this year. In the past years the temps have always been as low as 40 degrees. The rain fall has been 50% up on last year and the year before and the year before that. The locals should cast their minds back to the winter of 2003,4 and 5 when the annual rains came. There has been nothing like it since then.



Obviously it depends where you live [mountain locations alot colder] but believe me in the Ozankoy area there are mossies and sandflies at the moment.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 12:32

Crofter I think you'll find the temperature went well below 50 degrees on New Years Eve! We actually had frost in Baspinar early Jan 1st

Maggie

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 12:46

msg 11 - Chickadee. I use the local stuff that you can get in any supermarket or chemists. It usually has the name Sinkov or something similar in it and it is very cheap. I find that if I use any of the oil based formula's ie autun, jungle formula etc all that happens is in the very hot temperatures in the summer after I put it on I sweat even more because my skin cannot breath. I also take vitamin b1 from about april as it takes a month before it really gets into your system and usually finish by the end of September. It doesn't seem to stop the little critters all together but certainly reduces my intake of antibiotics as I seem to react horribly to their bites.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 12:52

Agreed!



Perhaps it has been the coldest NEW YEARS EVE for 13 years. The past 7 years have not been that cold.



Location does determine the temp. Never had frost in Ozankoy. Also never had weather like we are having at the moment in February! Saved money this winter as not had the need to put the central heating on. Open log fire has been sufficient.

jock1



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Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 14:06

Very Debatable crofter...........

carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 18:17

Something has arrived, I have a few bites from some creature already. Pharmacy at Catalkoy gives an injection and its brilliant. My symptoms disappear immediately and no more bites. Located almost opposite turning for Olive Tree Casino. The injection cost 10YTL last year.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 18:33

carmel, Are you saying that if we have the injection it will stop the reaction we get when bitten or does it stop you from getting bit in the first place, and how many times a year do you require the Injection any info will be appreciated

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 18:36

Hi everyone.

The SSS oil spray is still being sold but the Shower creme is discontinued in England, much to my disgust

I will try to stock up when I get an offer in the reps book and bring extra few over.

I've recommended it so many freinds the extra's go so quick.

JJ

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 18:41

Hey put me down for a couple of bottles please,

carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
07/02/2009 20:06

Hi Smithy, for me it immediately stops the reaction to bites and I think stops further bites, or maybe its just the reaction stops, either way I find it great as I do get a nasty reaction to them. I am unsure how long it is effective, I think this is an individual thing, some will say it lasts for a month but I find it lasts longer. Well worth it regardless how long it lasts.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 10:47

Many thanks Carmel, its worth a try at any cost, Would like to buy the Avon product SSS as a back up, although seen it on line, but with the postal delivery service to the TRNC I have given up,

craig2536


Joined: 09/06/2007
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
09/02/2009 10:19

There are definitely Avon reps here, one comes to my office every week. Not sure if she speaks too much english, but definitely speaks turkish and russian. I will get her contact numbers when she next visits.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 15:57

I will bring as many as I can when I come over

I will charge the price I paid as I often buy when 2 4 1 offers are on.

As you all know its the prob with the weight in the case.

Will offer them when we have travel plans.

jj

Bootz


Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 21:27

Thanks for the tips - After being bitten 4-5 times on one arm, a week ago!, I now take Vitimin B capsules and have marmite each day, and it does seem to be working at keeping the little blighters at bay.

PIPIE


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 21:45

Mike , there is an avon rep some where in Girne , not sure where but i have def seen info on here to say that Avon is sold in TRNC , what plants deter sand fly ? cheers

Turbo


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Posts: 833

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 22:43

Pipie try rubbing some lemon/rose Geraniums , they work with mozzies.

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 22:54

Hi mozzie haters

take garlic capsules and vitamin B1 500mg to prevent bites, It takes a week or so to get into your system, the garlic might repeat on you for a short while, but trust me it works. Also drink lots of fluid with lemon and lime inc,

Simbas you sound so sexy covered upto your neck in netting and allsorts, but hey if it keeps the devils away be happy

kind regards



SAFFI

SAFFI


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Posts: 342

Message Posted:
15/02/2009 22:57

PS



Perry gave me the tip about the garlic & vit B capsules so thankyou to him !



Saffi

janjin



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Posts: 488

Message Posted:
17/02/2009 21:08

Turbo,

Is the rub you recommended for bites or prevention?

Thanks

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
17/02/2009 22:22

Marmite????The sandflies can eat me first!!!!and I do eat garlic,that's why no woman!! .