http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/ A blog about woodland activities, outdoor skills and conservation Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:04:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-3345 mosquito traps Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:08:51 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-3345 Cider vinegar eh? I'm definitely going to try that next time thanks for sharing! Cider vinegar eh? I’m definitely going to try that next time thanks for sharing!

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-2654 elton Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:05:12 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-2654 i find that biting them back works quite well. News travels quick within the bug community and they tend to keep away from the crazy guy with the teeth....!!! i find that biting them back works quite well. News travels quick within the bug community and they tend to keep away from the crazy guy with the teeth….!!!

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-2551 Colin Emes Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:39:15 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-2551 I am, at the top of the Midgie food list. Having tried most every method I've heard of, nothing works that is comfortable for me. So I rug up on hot days (OH! what a feeling, Toyota) However, what I have found effective ...immediately, after each attack... is cheap roll on deodorant rubbed firmly into the area affected. The bites then go away quickly with no after affects; itching etc. I am, at the top of the Midgie food list.
Having tried most every method I’ve heard of, nothing works that is comfortable for me.
So I rug up on hot days (OH! what a feeling, Toyota)
However, what I have found effective …immediately, after each attack… is cheap roll on deodorant rubbed firmly into the area affected.
The bites then go away quickly with no after affects; itching etc.

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-2059 Miles Felton Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:48:17 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-2059 Just remember that the midge is the top predator of the northern tundra. They evolved to eat mammoth. Look small. Just remember that the midge is the top predator of the northern tundra. They evolved to eat mammoth.
Look small.

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 Miles Felton Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:33:16 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1738 Wear a midge net to cover your head and face. Protects against all UK insects but hands are still vulnerable. Deet doesn't deter some biting flies. Midge nets are warming so may be disagreeable when working hard. Wear a midge net to cover your head and face. Protects against all UK insects but hands are still vulnerable. Deet doesn’t deter some biting flies. Midge nets are warming so may be disagreeable when working hard.

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1603 richard regan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:11:28 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1603 I use a natural product by maggies tisserand oils called no midges really works I use a natural product by maggies tisserand oils called no midges really works

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 Rob Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:57:45 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1509 Don't overlook the various ultrasonic devices that are available. It's only pregnant female midges that bite and certain frequencies of ultrasound mimick the noise of an eager male - the last thing that mum-to-be wants in her condition! I use them with good results and they're useful alternatives for those who either worry about the long-term effects of DEET (especially re: kids) or smothering themselves in so much cream/lotion that you can't hold onto your chainsaw... Not great for hearing-aid users though as they can cause sonic interference unless you wear digital models. Don’t overlook the various ultrasonic devices that are available. It’s only pregnant female midges that bite and certain frequencies of ultrasound mimick the noise of an eager male – the last thing that mum-to-be wants in her condition! I use them with good results and they’re useful alternatives for those who either worry about the long-term effects of DEET (especially re: kids) or smothering themselves in so much cream/lotion that you can’t hold onto your chainsaw…
Not great for hearing-aid users though as they can cause sonic interference unless you wear digital models.

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1507 Wild Garlic Recipes | The Woodlands.co.uk Blog Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:51:04 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1507 [...] they are thought to be superior. Tucking in might also keep away those troublesome midges (see blog http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodla...) [...] [...] they are thought to be superior. Tucking in might also keep away those troublesome midges (see blog http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodla...) [...]

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1506 catherine Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:19:24 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1506 If you're in Scotland, try the Midge Forecast http://www.midgeforecast.co.uk/2008/ If you’re in Scotland, try the Midge Forecast http://www.midgeforecast.co.uk/2008/

]]> http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 Lea Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:06:06 +0000 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/midges-mosquitoes-and-marmite-coping-with-insects-in-woodlands/#comment-1504 On a clear night you can often see a spiral of midgies queing above me to land like planes at heathrow! Two years ago somebody suggested that i try garlic capsuels from the supermarket. They worked a treat for the past two years.....but now they dont seem to work anymore. But try them! if one does not work, then go for two. I am up to three a day now, and have a good strong heart as well becuase of it ;) On a clear night you can often see a spiral of midgies queing above me to land like planes at heathrow! Two years ago somebody suggested that i try garlic capsuels from the supermarket. They worked a treat for the past two years…..but now they dont seem to work anymore. But try them! if one does not work, then go for two. I am up to three a day now, and have a good strong heart as well becuase of it

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