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leech repellents

To: michael hunter <>, <>
Subject: leech repellents
From: Denise Goodfellow <>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:31:09 +0930
A good coating of mud works well as my Aboriginal relatives will attest.
Denise
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On 26/3/07 12:10 PM, "michael hunter" <> wrote:

>   High-concentration  ("tropical-strength") insect repellent generously
> applied to hair, flesh, clothes and socks kept out the leeches in Taman
> Negara and the Fraser's Hill when we were there, not a single attachment
> despite hours on jungle tracks, but they might try their luck on your boots.
> It's very hot there, even ladies perspire, it rains, and the repellant
> washes off, so re-apply frequently.
> 
>   This has also worked for mosquitoes and ticks whenever we venture into the
> tropics or mangroves.
> 
>   We also wear permethrin soaked clothes, have sleeves down and tuck
> trousers into socks, which seems to make a big difference as well.
> 
>    Perhaps be careful with repellents on your binoculars.
> 
>                                                Cheers
>                                                       Michael
> 
> 
> Michael Hunter
> Mulgoa Valley
> 50km west of Sydney Harbour Bridge
> 
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