Also I think this needs to be shared again...
Scottish Midges
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I’ve had several ticks over our years visiting Scotland (we typically go at Easter so midges aren’t a problem) despite using various repellents and tucking trousers into socks. Since finding Smidge I haven’t had any - seems good stuff.
I've been working up in Fort William for the last few weeks and a few people have suggested a citrus compound from the body shop. It's not an ultimate solution but the best that locals can recommend. By the way, they still get attacked by them, and they can't stand them!!!
I can vouch for that. Grinding up Mont Ventoux a few years ago at 4mph, I didn't have the energy to fight them off eating my calfs. They knew I couldn't reach that low at that time. Genuine hell being eaten alive
I understand that Zebra stripes can put off flies. Evidentially zebra are less affected. Perhaps zebra type cycling gear might help.
Another vote for smidge - we’ve even used it successfully as a mozzie repellent. One year on holiday abroad we met with a couple who were suffering badly with mosquito bites, we gave them some smidge to try and no new bites. It’s trial and error though as what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another - some say Avon Skin so soft works with midges, it did nothing for me. Smidge definitely works for us and we visit the west coat of Scotland regularly in the summer.
We're planning a trip at the start of May. I'm looking for sites with claims like this:
drumroamin.co.uk
I've already stocked up on Smidge + head nets
Site Info & Tarrifs - Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site | Room to Relax and Roam
Our Site & Tarrifs Things to Do Book Online Now We cant wait to welcome you to our family run site. Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site is a friendly, privately owned family run site. Benefiting from an open level and well drained midge free field, with fine views of Wigtown Bay and...
drumroamin.co.uk
I've already stocked up on Smidge + head nets
East Scotland (Perthshire etc) is generally midge free all year, it's the west coast and the Highlands that get it worst. Stay away during summer!
Contraceptive pill for midge!
We have midgies rising already in Dumfries and Galloway. They can't fly in any wind above 5mph so best thing to do is find somewhere with a bit of breeze.
Smidge is by far the best repellant. Avon not so effective since changed formula. Good to have a head net in pocket as well
Smidge is by far the best repellant. Avon not so effective since changed formula. Good to have a head net in pocket as well
Scientists have genetically engineered female midges to only produce sterile male offspring. Theoretically it would wipe out the midge population in around 2 months. Unfortunately it would also mean that the bottom of the food chain would also be wiped out, leading to a collapse in the ecosystem. The midges were here long before us, and will probably be here long after we’ve gone. It’s their land too.
When we're gone, the midge overlords will reclaim their land. Unless it's a bit windy.
Is that Midge Ure and his mates?
McFly…
I agree and that would be unacceptable. Just have to grin and bare it or rather grin fully clothed in bee keepers kit. Which would not be too bad.
