What is Smidge and how does it work to prevent midge bites?

Designed by midge experts in Scotland, Smidge is a DEET and alcohol-free insect repellent that lasts up to 8 hours. Containing 20% Picaridin (WHO recommended), Smidge is also waterproof and safe for kids and pregnant women. Better yet, it works on all biting insects including mosquitoes and ticks. Here, we show you why Smidge is essential for your trips in Scotland and abroad.

Smidge are the team behind one of the UK’s best selling repellents and the Scottish midge forecast. We are all entomologists with academic backgrounds and significant experience of working on the biology, behaviour and ecology of blood-feeding insects, including midges, mosquitoes and ticks.