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Smidge that Midge now available £7

It's been a good summer for midges- lots of damp, humid weather- not so good for their human prey. We've responded to lots of customer requests to supply a new repellent, Smidge® which is produced by the experts behind the Scottish Midge Forecast a daily update on forecasted midge conditions that you can view here
What's Different about Smidge®?
Smidge® is a long lasting, broad spectrum repellent, effective against a number of mosquito species, horseflies, ticks and most importantly in the UK, the dreaded midge. The active ingredient is Saltidin®. Recommended by the World Health Organisation, it has none of the plastic-melting nastiness of DEET and is safe for use on adults, children over 30 months and pregnant women.
Saltidin® is available in other brands of insect repellent but the really clever thing with Smidge® is that the 20% Saltidin® solution is carried in a patented moisturising, water and sweat proof lotion that stays on your skin throughout the day's activities and ensures that the repellent remains effective.
If you want to find out more about Smidge® you can download this leaflet here, it's got loads of photos of scientists having their arms bitten by midges in the name of research!

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