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# Bloodsuckers breed freely in Highlands
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By Tara Womersley 12:00AM BST 14 Jul 2000
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THE midge season starts in the Highlands and west of Scotland in late May and
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runs through to September.
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The wide expanses of the Highlands provide ideal breeding grounds for the
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insects, which are particularly prevalent in the last weeks of May and start
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of June, and middle of July though to the end of August. Peak times of the day
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for the insects are early morning and evening. Bites can cause spots, itching
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and swelling.
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The are 37 different types of the Culicoides species of midge in Scotland. The
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most common is Culicoides impunctus, which prefers taking blood from large
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mammals, such as cattle, but also preys on humans. Visitors should wear
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repellent and try to cover their arms and legs. Scientists are testing oil
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from the Neem tree, found in India, as a potential repellent.
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