[Jd1980]

I've been bit several times and I have nasty reactions to the insect bites

Anyone got tips on how to stop bites ?

Any thoughts appreciated and worth a go

[8doubles]

Eat enough Garlic and NOTHING will come near you !

Seriously Garlic is used to stop insects biting humans , dogs , poultry and i expect many more !

[JayG]

Keep your skin covered up as far as is practical, especially during the evenings in summer.

I find that even the cheaper insect sprays or gels seem quite effective on bare skin, and that hydrocortisone creams do help if the first line of defence fails.

[mrs bouquet]

Jungle tropic insect bite stop, always works for me.    Console yourself with the fact that "they only go for sweet meat".     regards and good luck,    Mrs Bouquet

[MarkC]

I am very prone to insect bite reactions, and the little * seem to make a beeline for me. Just back from 2 weeks in Mallorca where I got several bites....forgot to pack my deterrents, but did have the hydrocortisone cream to use after the event.

I fish quite a lot in midge and fly prone areas, and use Avon Skin so Soft as first line of defence. It usually works though needs reapplying. Also use a Jungle Formula spray which I'm not sure is still available.....think there is no doubt about the safety of one of the ingredients. However, I take my chances if they are really bad....

[TonyB.]

I believe that no one gets bitten on any body part that has been amputated.

Sorry, guess I should have resisted that though. ;-)