Midge Mosquito Head/Face Net Travel Protection

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Bad news for some, but good news, perhaps, for those who enjoy spending time in nature undisturbed by tourist hoards.

Another thing to bear in mind if you are visiting an area where you expect to encounter midges is that they are at their most active in the early morning, just before dawn, and in the evening, as light levels begin to fall. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). As I mentioned before, it did repel them but didn’t seem to work all the time so I ended up trying some other things too.Some people will have a stronger immune response and will get big red lumps at the site of bites, while other people will see only a small red mark at the bite site. Avon's Skin so Soft is the best repellent (bizarre as it sounds), not sure if you can still get it though. This particular species is prevalent in the Scottish Highlands but can also be found throughout the British Isles, across Scandinavia, other regions of Europe, in Russia and in Northern China. If this is the case, a full refund (including postage) will be processed into the account used on the original transaction. However, though insect repellents containing DEET do not pose a significant danger to human health or the environment, some people can experience negative skin reactions when using such products.

Here’s a view looking Loch Shiel taken from the deck of the Loch Shiel cruise operator’s fine boat Sileas (an ex-Admiralty launch, actually). While this virus has not yet appeared in the UK, it could happen – especially as global warming continues and midges surviving over winter may increase the potential for them to harbour disease. Of course, as well as biting humans, they also play a crucial and pivotal role in Scotland’s ecosystems. Through scrubby ground and it got very cloudy next thing we copped some, sun broke through and they were gone. I’ve travelled around Scotland for, oh, years and years, and my answer is: possibly a little – but it all depends where you go.Because of the extremely fine mesh material, our head net keeps light rain off the face, and the microfibre top is showerproof. Some say that taking garlic capsules can help reduce your attractiveness to midges, while others swear that taking vitamin B capsules (or eating lots or Marmite) do the trick. Smearing citronella on any exposed areas of skin will get rid of midges from your immediate vicinity (at least short term), and burning citronella candles on a campsite can also keep them away from your tent (at least to a degree). In recent years, however, scientists have examined those who midges seem to avoid to see what they have that the rest of us do not. Midge traps are used in problem midge areas to capture midges and reduce midge numbers considerably.

While biting midges are abroad in Scotland between May and September, with some outliers hitting the skies in April and October, July and August are generally considered to be the time when midges in Scotland are at their worst, in the average year.

Midge bites aren’t usually a serious problem but they can be irritating as they cause swelling and painful itching. However, there will surely be a few stubborn midges which will swarm and feed at any time of the day, and in adverse weather conditions. It is worth mentioning that however annoying these pesky Scottish midges can be, they are not such a serious threat to your health as ticks which can give you Lyme disease. We have tried and tested these and can clarify they do 100% what they claim - keeping the midges out and leaving you midge free to pursue whichever activity you need it for.

While you may never be able to protect yourself from midges and beasties completely, there are a few things you can do to help reduce their irritating presence and appetites! Another argument used in favour of widespread midge control (if not outright eradication) is that, while they do play a role in the food chain – eaten by a range of bats and birds and other creatures – those creatures would, if midges were gone, just eat something else. Visitors coming to Scotland during the summer months can also check the midge forecast, which will tell you how severe midges are likely to be on a given day in a particular location. With an abdomen full of blood (from biting humans or animals), a single female midge can produce up to 200 eggs. If summer is warm and wet, midges can still be bad later in the summer and into the early autumn, as subsequent generations arise.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. Unless you are prepared to slather on amusingly large amounts, and reapply every ten to fifteen minutes or so to renew the effect, then this is only ever going to be a partial solution to the biting midge problem.