This is the second year that I have lots of very itchy bites in the (ahem) bikini areas, during August. It seems that my allotment is probably infested with harvest mites and I wonder if the large amount of manure I put on it has contributed, as they apparently live in the soil.
I put lots of ‘Jungle Strength’ insect repellent on to go to the allotment yesterday, but don't want to put in in all areas and, as it melts plastic, don't want to dissolve clothing with it. The little wotsits seem to have got past the repellent and bitten me anyway. I know from experience they keep itching for at least 4 days.
Suppose I’m looking for sympathy and any advice out there.....!! Do I have to stop going to the allotment in August?