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The 2026 Midge Season So Far… Spring was right on cue this year leading to a first generation midge peak in early/mid-June. Eggs from these midges would normally hatch and give a second-generation peak 5-6 weeks later but we have been experiencing extremely hot and dry weather could suppress the next wave. Whilst we might …
Read moreIt’s that time again… the weather is warmer, days are longer and it’s a little damp, perfect for midges! All of our traps across Scotland have now caught midges, so the season is definitely underway. Now is the time to be fully prepared and get your midge traps out and ready to go before numbers …
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We are a little late with this year’s first blog, mainly because it has been midge and Smidge mad! But here we are with a few updates on the season and things going on at Smidge. As you’ll know, we had the hottest June on record in Scotland (and the UK). This coupled with a …
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Hot Summer It all started with an unusually cool Spring that delayed midge emergence by around two weeks, leading to a later-than-usual first generation midge peak in mid June. Eggs from these midges would normally give rise to a second-generation peak 5-6 weeks later but this was significantly suppressed by the hot, dry weather experienced …
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The team behind Smidge are excited to announce the launch of our new mosquito repellent – Moskito Guard! Moskito Guard is great for sensitive skin coming in a fragrance, alcohol and DEET-free moisturising lotion that provides up to 8 hours waterproof protection against mosquitoes, including the species that transmit malaria, Zika, Dengue and Yellow fever. …
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Our good friend, the Scottish midge has been out and about in significant numbers over the past few weeks, evidenced by some of our trade customers calling up in a panic needing more Smidge.
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Firstly, welcome to our brand new website! We hope this update makes Smidge more informative, the midge forecast clearer and the shop easier to navigate. We will be continuing to update it going forward. 2022 Midge Season In other news… the 2022 midge season is upon us! We’ve not just heard reports of midges appearing …
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The midge season is just about over for another year! We are still receiving reports of a small number of midges in areas of the Highlands and Islands but with the weather taking a wintery turn and the summer holiday season being over, it’s time for the Midge Forecast to close for the season and …
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It’s official, the midges are back! With that news, we have now launched the Midge Forecast for the 2021 season. We are starting to hear reports of midges coming out in decent numbers around the country. We would normally expect the first big bump in numbers around 3-4 weeks from now, around the beginning to …
Read moreWith the 2021 midge season fast approaching and lockdown easing around Scotland and the rest of the UK, we thought we’d put out a short blog on what you might expect from the early midge season. The first real emergence of midges is (as always) expected in May, with a first generation peak in June. …
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