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NASH

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Flies got me yesterday
« on: February 27, 2012, 08:33 »
Nice day and 2 nasty bites  :mad: on my arm below my elbow after a couple of hours on me plot, never saw them only noticed as I thought I had cut myself  as the blood had smeared, woke up this morning at 6am with an itchy arm.

Wonder who the culprits were ?      B******s
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 11:38 »
you might have disturbed an ants nest?  - they give realy nasty bites.
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 12:07 »
with blood visible it's usually horse flies isn't it?
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2012, 12:10 »
They're the b*****'s that get me.  >:(
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 12:40 »
Sounds like horse flies, the ones that annoy the hell out of me are the ones that fly right towards my ear, they just won't give up.
I think I spent more time last year smacking my ear and swearing than anything else. >:(
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2012, 12:50 »
I keep a can of insect repellant in the boot of my car and spray when putting on the wellies / boots, otherwise I am lunch
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2012, 14:19 »
At times it gets so bad here in spring that even spray won't work, so I bought myself a bug hat with veil (resembles a netted bee hat). Not a one gets through that  8). Its a bit of a nuisance looking through the mesh but worth not getting bit or having the pests continuously diving for my ears and eyes.
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2012, 21:27 »
Quote from: DD. on February 27, 2012, 12:10
They're the b*****'s that get me.  >:(

Me too they also make me quite poorly as well.2 years ago I had to have a week off work & ended up with cellulitus . I now spray with jungle fever before i set off to the plot.
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2012, 21:45 »
Wots cellulitus snowdrops :blush:
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2012, 22:35 »
No women get it on their legs and backside. If you go to Superdrug you can get creams to rub into the skin to disperse the lumpy bits. :tongue2:

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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2012, 22:41 »
we call horseflies 'Clegs' up here - and they're the stealth bombers of the insect world IMHO.  Tried a newish product last year -smidge- quite good in comparison to other products (for midges) but expensive.  Our regular defence is jungle formula or (and) cover up.  Tried skin so soft - didn't work for me, but does for others.  I don't see any midges or clegs around here just yet.
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2012, 22:41 »
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 08:38 »
Quote from: jazzbyrd on February 27, 2012, 22:35
No women get it on their legs and backside. If you go to Superdrug you can get creams to rub into the skin to disperse the lumpy bits. :tongue2:

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You're thinking of cellulite Jazz  :nowink:

Cellulitis is a a nasty bacterial infection/inflamation of the under-layers of the skin and it can be very painful if not treated early :(
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 08:43 »
Thatnk goodness insect bites don't lead to cellulite  :ohmy: :nowink:

I have a product called mosquito milk wich is a roll on, so causes less choking that spray on stuff.

Deet in it still -- worked in Goa
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Re: Flies got me yesterday
« Reply #14 on: February 29, 2012, 20:25 »
Quote from: mumofstig on February 28, 2012, 08:38
Quote from: jazzbyrd on February 27, 2012, 22:35
No women get it on their legs and backside. If you go to Superdrug you can get creams to rub into the skin to disperse the lumpy bits. :tongue2:

Jazz

You're thinking of cellulite Jazz  :nowink:

Cellulitis is a a nasty bacterial infection/inflamation of the under-layers of the skin and it can be very painful if not treated early :(

Thanks for replying Mum & the explanation,not been on for a few days,& yes it is very painful & made me quite poorly.
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