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Hot weather leading to reduced numbers of midges, according to experts’ forecast

THE NUMBER of pesky midges buzzing around Britain is set to be lower than last year, according to the experts. Dr Alison Blackwell, who runs...

Paramedic posts skin-crawling video of cloud of midges feasting on his hand

A PARAMEDIC captured a skin-crawling video of a cloud of midges feasting on his hand. Jamie Brannan, from Newburgh, Fife, was hoping to catch a...

Midge Mayhem – “Worst year ever” for Scots as ravenous midges cause havoc

MIDGES are causing chaos across the country with Scot’s claiming it’s the “worst year ever” so far for the ravenous flies. They may have arrived...

Midge numbers set to be up 40% this year and heading for worst ever recorded

SCOTLAND is heading for the worst midge season since records began - with numbers of the biting insects set to be up 40% on...

Where have all the midges gone? asks expert

SCOTLAND'S leading midge expert is scratching her head after a massive and unexplained drop in the number of the bloodsucking beasties. Dr Alison Blackwell predicted...

Scotland facing worst midge season for six years

A RARE combination of wet weather followed by intense heat means Scots are in for the worst midge season for six years. Dr Alison Blackwell,...

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