The Scottish Midge and what to do about it
The midge
is just a wee beastie - with a big impact. There have been letters, books and poems
written about it. The midge has been sworn at in countless languages. It costs the tourism
industry millions of pounds every year. And still very little has been done to spare us
the attentions of the pest. Someone came up with a way of ridding huge areas of the pest
but the conservation lobby stopped it from happening - they said it was an important part
of the food cycle and that removing the midge would have severe effects upon our native
wildlife.
I suppose this means we're stuck with it!........... Listen to the 'Midgie Song'
Well, maybe so, but it doesn't mean we have to be driven away from our beautiful countryside.
What can we do to survive?
There are some basic rules:
Avoid midge areas when they are likely to be at their worst:
- They love warm humid weather
- They love stagnant or still water
- They love partial shade - trees & bushes
Don't let them reach you
Don't open all the windows in your caravan, cabin etc when the pest is likely to come in - and bite you as you sleep.
- Use fly killer indoors
- Use repellent midge candles o coils out of doors
- Use the famous 'midge hood' in badly affected areas
Use a good brand of midge repellent on your skin:
EUREKA is a well tried repellent which contains no chemicals known to be harmful to humans. It comes in several forms to suit most occasions and is available in Callander at 'SCREWITS' hardware store at the junction of Main Street and North Church Street.
Here are just a
few of the EUREKA products
call in at 'SCREWIT's in Callander to see the full range:
| EUREKA original is still unsurpassed for those with a very sensitive skin unable to tolerate most cosmetic preparations. This repellent contains a blend of geranium and lavender renowned for their kindness to skin and insect repellent properties. It contains no 'deet', citronella or alcohol. | Eureka sport is specifically for sporting customers. It contains the same successful blend of ingredients but is oil based so it is water resistant. Some may dislike its oily feel but as it is water resistant it lasts much longer during sport. |
| Bite free is ideal for most of our customers. It is a natural repellent using a wider range of top grade essential oils. Bite free is a naturally strong repellent with a fresh smell due to the addition of lemon grass, peppermint and eucalyptus. Ideal for sensitive skin and also effective against mosquitos | Natural NEEM TREE. This is the extreme reellent. Neem oil is extracted from the seeds and leaves of the NEEM tree - found in Indiawhere it is highly valued for its insect repelling properties. The oil has a distinctive pungent odour but by blending with a blend of essential oils we have created an effective repellent which is pleasant touse. |
| Ask also about 'BITE FREE SHAMPOO', 'JUST THE BUZZ', 'NO BOTHER' (FOR HORSES!) and 'BITE SOOTHER' | |
Listen to the 'Midgie Song'
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