In reply to timparkin:
> Smidge is a lot better than DEET in nearly all aspects... DEET melts stuff and is horrible on skin. Apply Smidge like sun tan lotion (don't miss any spots at all, spray into hand and then apply to face, spray on legs etc if you like but always spread around with hands. I've worked in mid summer in twighlihgt in Ballachulish with a full coating of smidge and it was only the buzzing in my ears and kamikaze eye attacks that had me giving up. May is a lot better than later but can still be bad. Try to make it early in May if possible. A good choice of tent pitches with reference to wind will help loads. Midge nets is a must, best to wear a hat under net (brim keeps neet off face).
> I also permethrin coat my trousers and socks to keep ticks off (although I don't seem to get bothered by them as much as others).
> Some people have said they've had success using some DEET on brim of hat as it has an area effect whereas smidge is contact effect.
Good article.
But you missed out on mentioning the Vango midge killer. Combined camping light and 500 volt electric mesh. Even comes with a brush for clearing off the corpses. Best £20 I ever spent.
Edit other brands available.
Post edited at 16:54