Perfect conditions see summer midge numbers on the rise

The better news is that expert mapping means it's possible to avoid them

Iain Ramage

They can spoil a holiday and thrive when the weather goes their way.

We’re talking about the blood-sucking midge, which recently has been enjoying perfect conditions.

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