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Midges swarm around a tent in the Scottish Summer

Skin-crawling pic of a Scottish midges swarming round tent is straight out of a backwoods horror movie

By Dave Golder published

You will be itching and scratching by the end of this story

Wildlife Encounters
One male portrait with fly net over head looking up at numerous flies circling his head in an arid area at dusk

Mosquito head net vs insect repellent for hiking

By Julia Clarke published

Should you ditch the DEET for a crime of fashion? We compare mosquito head nets vs insect repellents to help you make up your mind

Safety Gear
Man scratching neck in the woods while woman applies bug spray to his arm

How to avoid bug bites and stings on the trail

By Sian Lewis last updated

Keep yourself off the menu for mosquitoes, midges, ticks and other creepy crawlies when hiking and camping

Safety Gear