Gnat bites.

Yesterday I was helping my husband put the fence back up that had been blown down in the winds.
At about 5 ish I was engulfed by thousands of gnats.
I have never seen so many before.
Needless to say I am now covered in bites that really itch.
My husband, not one bite. :cnfs:

 

U must be tastier :lollol: There are a lot around this year. I never used to get bitten but I do now its a nightmare. Hope the bites go soon :thumb:

 

From NHS direct..............
Most midge, mosquito, or gnat bites do not require treatment and will clear up within 1-2 days. In cases where there is no allergic reaction, a cold compress, such as a cold flannel, or ice pack, can be used to ease any pain and inflammation.
Steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone, or antihistamines (cream or tablets) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies, as well as on prescription, and will help to ease any itchiness and inflammation.
If you have severe symptoms, such as swelling and blistering, you should continue to use the above treatment methods, and visit you GP as soon as possible. You may require further treatment, such as a course of steroids.

Really hope this helps
robert

 

There is certainly an attraction to mossies depending on the way we smell.
I spent a few years in Malaysia and it was noticed that drinking a glass or two of the local Tiger beer somehow reduced the bites from the little beasties.
I assume the smell came out in my sweat and was not pleasent to the little biters. This was good because it was a possible malaria area.
robert

 

Maybe cause I don't eat much bread now they find me tastier Thanks MF

 

Thanks for the advise.
I'm using an antihistamine cream, it stops the itching for a while, but they are driving me mad.
I was even woken in the night with the itching .
I have them in my hair and round my neck and arms.
There must be at least 50.
It's stupid because when I go on hoilday I cover myself in the Avon dry oil, never even thought to use it here.:dh:

But I will next time.:D

 

O dear it's a lovely day here .
The sun is shinning and the sky is blue.
I would love to get into the garden , but these bites are driving me mad.
I couldn't stand anymore.
My husband as suggested a bee keeping suit.:rolleyes:
I think I'll just cover myself in a combination of Jungle stuff and Avon dry oil.

 

Aww Lyn don't waste this lovely day get covered in the Avon oil and get out there.

Loofah all I can say about marmite is yuk, yuk, yuk

 

Lyn,
mosquitos like me but fleas defenitely like Himself.
also gnats seem to like Himself too.
He must me much much sweeter then me.

 

Hi Lyn I suffer terribley from insect bites, I blow up like a balloon. When on holiday in Italy a few years ago, I was bitten badly by mozzis. The only thing that stopped the itching was to douse myself in lemon juice morning and night, it worked better for me than all the ointments, it's got to be worth a try.:thmb: 02

 

I'm a red head and I rarely get bitten.

I always thought it was hormones that meant more women were 'attractive' than men - and I think it is the B12 vitamin in yeast and marmite that puts them off. Don't know why I think these things though - I have no proof.