i was going to say dab tea tree oil on them

  • Closely mown lawns, sparse vegetation around your house and minimal surface water in the garden will decrease humidity, increase air movement so as to minimise the resting places for midges.
  • Avoid gardening or watering in the afternoon and early morning.
  • Increase air movement in the house by using electric fans can effectively create an area unsuitable for Biting Midges as their activity reduces in wind speeds over six (6) to eight (8) kilometres per hour.
  • Spraying residual (surface) insecticide on your flyscreens will help deter midges from entering your home.
  • Burning mosquito coils inside can also reduce numbers.
  • Most insect repellents are effective against midges and should be used whenever you are outside the house, alternatively an equal part mixture of baby oil, Dettol and Eucalyptus oil is useful. this works and helps my hubby who sufferes badly
  • Long sleeve shorts and long trousers made of closely woven materials give good protection; when gardening, a hat and gloves are also a big help.
Thanks for that. Some great tips. I will spray the fly screens later today. We have the fans on all the time.
Unfortantly we have a very "tropical" back yard with a ridiculous amount of palm trees which wouldn't be helping to keep the place "airy".
I have mozzie coils but try to avoid using them too much as they make me sneeze & I suspect add to my DS who sufferes from random nose bleeds. I think they irritate him & set them off. They share a room & I can't swap the kids around as the 2 older boys can NOT be in the same room at night.

But yeah will get some baby oil & make up the mix & see how we go.