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At last Joelise80 someone who has beaten the mozzies. The reason we do not visit PP in summer is because of them . last high season visit was 2003. One year I had so many bites on my lower legs that they became very swollen and i thought they would burst , despite using plug ins , jungle formula spray , vit B etc . I suffer dreadfully from the bites and said I would never return in summer ,but you may have changed my mind .
I would be grateful if you could tell me where you purchased the Don`t Bite Me patches and which phamacy in PP sold you the Neosaymol cream.
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One year I had so many bites on my lower legs that they became very swollen and i thought they would burst
That happened to me one year so that I needed to visit the doctor who gave me an injection. I now find that if I take Zirtek once I do get bitten it really helps & saves the painful injection!
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Thanks Pollensa, What is Zirtek and do I get it from my doctor or phamacy ?
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What is Zirtek and do I get it from my doctor or phamacy ?
Zirtek is an anti-histamine tablet used for hayfever & other allergies. You can get it any chemist & I assume you could use other hayfever tablets. I find that it works for me & also for my sons who are allergic to cats.

The doctor explained to me when my mosquito bites swelled up that it was an allergic reaction.
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Thank you very much Pollensa.
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Hi TT, here is the link for patches - New Dont Bite Me Patch - Dont Bite Me - keeps the bugs away this summer or abroad - Dont Bite Me Patch
If it doesn't work just Google it.
I used the pharmacy on the the main road into PP, it is on a corner and the same side as Eroski, just showed the pharmacist the bites and she gave me the cream which worked very well.
Don't give in to the little devils!
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We have used Boots after sun spray with insect repelent for last 2 years, great no bites! Bonus is you don't have to spend ages rubbing aftersun on the kids. Think its about £6 but always on buy one get one free.
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Thanks Joelise80, very grateful for the info. I would love to return to PP between May and Oct once again, so hopefully your advise should do the trick.
TT
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Had a conversation at work today and someone suggested drinking tonic water as the mozzies dislike the quinine in it, as long as I can have gin with it I am happy to try it next time. Also another tip was a spoonful of Marmite a day starting a week before you go an keep it up whilst you are there, I think it's the b vitamins in it. I will try anything as I hate the bites so much.
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Sorry had intended to quote Bella - but forgot!
By BellaDonna -

Have also heard reports on Avon Skin so soft being effective - although I have not tried it myself, even when I was a DingDong - Avon Calling lady myself!


Bella, tried your suggestion! Bought some of this Avon dry oil skin spray, prior to my visit a couple of weeks ago and it worked! We we walking along Pine Walk where there were quite a few. They just left me alone and headed for my husband lol ( the power of the mind.....)!
You do have to buy the green coloured one though and not the pink. Apparently according to the Avon rep, its something to do with the smell. It's the dry oil spray you need and it really is nice to use too.
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Excellent! Now, where's an Avon Lady when you want one!?
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Excellent! Now, where's an Avon Lady when you want one!?

Could this be the one? Someone called Lollipop has left a review on the site.

Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Body Spray
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LOL - can buy online now - don't need ding dong anymore!
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The main pharmacy sells patches called Stick Pick, 4.50 for 24. Each lasts for 12 hours, we found them very effective. They are skin coloured so cannot be seen when you are wearing them. The basic ingredient is citronella so they are safe for children.
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Could this be the one? Someone called Lollipop has left a review on the site.

Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Body Spray
Thats the one clinkham. Packaging changed, but its now even advertised as an anti midge product. Brings back memories.....
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