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Midge Mosquito Head/Face Net Travel Protection

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Adult midges in Scotland generally start to come out in April and are active on the wing until October.

Midges can detect highly contrasting colours, like dark clothing against a light background, so make yourself look less obvious! We can however arrange carriage for most items however we will need to quote on a case by case basis. We give you more insect repellent suggestions below and the great thing is that they might also work on mosquitoes, horse flies, ticks, sandflies, gnats and more. We have read of the misery of the midges, and our mosquitoes back home REALLY like me, so we want to be prepared. What is more, from an ecological standpoint, sheep and red deer (another food source for midges) do a lot more damage, due to a lack of predators and unsustainable land management, than the midges do.There are a range of products to stop midge bites itching which are also effective for relief from other insect bites, such as horse flies and mosquitoes. It is, however, unlikely you’ll be able to hold your breath for the entire length of your Scottish visit unless your travel agent has really messed with the schedule.

Unlike mosquitos, who have a needle to penetrate the skin to draw blood, midges have nippy little teeth that bite into the skin which can feel like a sharp prick. Highland hoteliers rely on this to keep guests in the bar when they might otherwise be taking a romantic walk to watch the sunset. Cover exposed skin – midges have short mouth parts so can’t bite through material although they will crawl under clothes. A compact, lightweight mosquito and midge head net hat made with fine black mesh with 1001 holes per square inch. In late spring or early summer, (as day length and temperature increase) there is then a short pupal stage which takes 1-2 days.Scientists are currently also working on creating a midge repellent using the plant bog myrtle, and it is believed that bog myrtle may be one of the most effective natural midge repellents.

Sometimes, bivoltinism (a second generation within the midge season), and sometimes even a third generation, takes place. When female midges emerge they have built up enough fat reserves as a larva to lay their first batch of eggs. Our Midge Jacket offers you protection from the waist up with full head and face cover, making it ideal for anglers, gardeners, walkers and anybody else who is going to be exposed to midges or other small insects for a prolonged period of time. You could also, I suppose, make your own hat using midge mesh (no, really) though it is more often used for doors and windows.When we (or another mammal) are bitten by a midge, the body responds by releasing histamine at the site of the wound. Contrary to popular belief, not all midges will bite and feed on blood for nourishment; it’s just the females who swarm and feed to help keep their eggs healthy, whereas male midges tend to fill up on plant nectar and don’t really bother with us at all. If this is the case, a full refund (including postage) will be processed into the account used on the original transaction. So anywhere with a good growth of plant species such as sphagnum moss, various rushes or damp-loving grasses will be a potential midge breeding ground.

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