walshie Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 We're going on holiday in a few weeks and I normally get bitten alive. In past years I've taken a few weeks worth of Vitamin B12 and it seems to have kept the biters at bay. Some sites suggest B1, some suggest B12 and some say it doesn't work at all. Having had some success in the past (whether real or imagined) I thought I'd give it a go again so bought some B-complex which has some of each of the Bs. I took my first one this morning and by lunchtime my wee was fluorescent green! Luckily my mrs had the same which made me feel a bit better. Is this normal? Does it happen this quickly and is it ok to keep taking them? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Not a clue, but i use AVON skin so soft spray ...all my shooting mates use it in the summer to keep horseflies, mozzes, midges away AND it works. plus you smell nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I also use SSS and smell like l’ve been to a WI meeting 😂 But it keeps the gnats at bay if you lash enough on which is all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 what about garlic pills..........ive heard they work and are good for you to.....................friend of mine puts a couple of garlic cloves in the dog water...against fleas...she sweres by it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, ditchman said: what about garlic pills..........ive heard they work and are good for you to.....................friend of mine puts a couple of garlic cloves in the dog water...against fleas...she sweres by it.. Does it work on fat Sarah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonSalop Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 The Avon stuff is legendary. I cant understand why they haven't capitalised on the fact that its so bloody good at repelling nasties. I was put onto it by a bloke up in the Scottish Highlands - the midges were eating me alive. SSS sorted it - not totally (there were billions of the little blighters) but made a huge difference to enjoying the fishing and not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I tried Avon SSS a couple of years ago and it actually got me bitten more than without. I'm happy the Vit B will do the job, I was just wondering about my new luminous production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonSalop Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I might just try it myself, for the novelty value of producing luminous pee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Wkd blues used to do the same, if you were brave enough to drink the junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, B725 said: Does it work on fat Sarah? she's got lice not fleas......you of all people should know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I can only fantasise about such a vision of loveliness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, walshie said: I tried Avon SSS a couple of years ago and it actually got me bitten more than without. I'm happy the Vit B will do the job, I was just wondering about my new luminous production. I bought the sss last year, made no difference got eaten. But i have heard of people taking vitamin B to stop the criters. As for your glow in the dark wee? @7daysinaweek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I don’t think it’s owt to worry about, I seem to remember being told it’s just the excess B vitamins as your body only absorbs what it needs, and you pass the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Walshie let us know how you get on, I’m away next month and expect to get rinsed by the mozzies - mind you they prefer the wife and so she’s my decoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 We used to get this taking vitamin supplements. If I recall my pee was flouro yellow others green perectly normal apparently when excess water soluble vitamins are being excreted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted April 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Well, had a few weeks on this now. Don;t feel any different and I've got used to luminous pee. Haven't been bitten yet, so fingers crossed, but then it's been cold. This time next week I'll be in Savannah GA and in the 80s, so that will be a much better test. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 B vits work fine. its just the coating yourself in urine bit, i dont like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 hello, not sure if true but i am sure that the Army personnel use Avon So Soft, the dry oil spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I was told sas use Avon soft but I don’t think I will be going round asking them. walshe I would be more concerned that the vit b you are taking is not effecting your kidneys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, snow white said: I was told sas use Avon soft but I don’t think I will be going round asking them. walshe I would be more concerned that the vit b you are taking is not effecting your kidneys . i could ask my mate but i know the answer would be why would he want to smell like a tart in the jungle, where smells carry. Good old DEET the stuff that can melt a bic pen that's what we slapped on when i was in it worked, bit of a shock when the cheek guard on the SA80 started to melt when your DEET covered face came into contact with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted April 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 minute ago, welsh1 said: i could ask my mate but i know the answer would be why would he want to smell like a tart in the jungle, where smells carry. Good old DEET the stuff that can melt a bic pen that's what we slapped on when i was in it worked, bit of a shock when the cheek guard on the SA80 started to melt when your DEET covered face came into contact with it. Skin so soft doesn't work for me. DEET does (well jungle formula) but it's horrible stuff as you say. I try to avoid it if poss. Hopefully this vit B will do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Alright, just got back from a break and the best anti mozzy formula was one put together by a pro and that was a mix of baby oil, citronella and detol. No joke, it worked the best and was good on the skin. The recipe cane from Oz originally and I can only imagine what their worst mozzys look and bite like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 22/04/2019 at 18:42, Mungler said: Alright, just got back from a break and the best anti mozzy formula was one put together by a pro and that was a mix of baby oil, citronella and detol. No joke, it worked the best and was good on the skin. The recipe cane from Oz originally and I can only imagine what their worst mozzys look and bite like. Bet you smelt lovely. Just got back from North Carolina. I can confirm Vitamin B works. I got one bite, compared to the dozens I have got there before. Didn't use any sprays or wipes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Interesting one. Yesterday I was working outdoors and a big horsefly landed on my leg. Before i could swat it, it flew off without biting me. They normally devour me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbriar Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) On 07/03/2019 at 18:34, Wilksy II said: I don’t think it’s owt to worry about, I seem to remember being told it’s just the excess B vitamins as your body only absorbs what it needs, and you pass the rest Correct. The vitamin B group are water soluble, as opposed to fat soluble, so any excess dose is excreted. However, there is an exception - B12 accumulates in the liver, and can cause damage, as can B3 (if memory serves). Some others have side effects too - a high dose of B6 causes sensitivity to sunlight, leading to rashes and irritation. Edited May 29, 2019 by Blackbriar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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