http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk The official Scottish Midge Forecast. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:11:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The final Scottish Midge Forecast Podcast for this season, including what we can expect in terms of midge activity for some of the key outdoor events happening over the weekend of 5th - 7th September 2008. Download http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/09/midge-forecast-podcast-episode-12/ The Press & Journal recently (4/9/08) published an article on Scotland's current midge mapping project, funded by the Scottish Government. Within this 2 year project, APS is carrying out grid-based midge trapping across Scotland on farm sites. We are particularly interested in the Culicoides obsoletus group of midges ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/09/midge-species-capable-of-carrying-virus/ BBC Radio Scotland's "The Reel Blend" recently interviewed Dr Alison Blackwell of Advanced Pest Solutions, producer of the Scottish Midge Forecast. Listen to the interview with Robbie Shepherd below or download here. http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/09/bbc-scotland-the-real-blend-midges/ Thomas Moens is a student from Portobello High School who has been working with APS all summer, investigating novel trapping methods for biting midges. Thomas recently presented his data at a celebration event held by the Nuffield Foundation, who had funded his bursary. This was held at the ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/09/midge-study-presented-at-nuffield-celebration-event-2008/ APS is currently busy on the banks of Loch Laggan carrying out field trials of the new EcoGuard Midge Repellent; the active ingredient is Saltidin®, the sponsors of the Scottish Midge Forecast. Saltidin® is designed to be an effective biting insect repellent, which is gentle on the skin and without the ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/08/ecoguard-midge-repellent-field-trial-an-update/ The Scottish Midge Forecast for the weekend of 8th - 10th August 2008, including what we can expect for some of the key outdoor events happening in Scotland. Download http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/08/midge-forecast-podcast-episode-11/ APS is currently sponsoring a student through the Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme, which allows post-16 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) students across the UK to get an insight into the world of scientific research and development during their summer holidays. APS's sponsored student has been investigating trapping ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/08/nuffield-science-bursary-contributes-to-midge-study/ APS has recently been testing out the "Original Bugshirt" at a field sites along the banks of Loch Laggan. The Original Bug Shirt is made from extremely densely woven fabric, not normally used in clothing but at the same time is very light to wear and most importantly, ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/08/bugshirt-performance/ The Scottish Midge Forecast for the weekend of 1st - 3rd August 2008, including what we can expect for some of the key outdoor events happening in Scotland. Download http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/08/midge-forecast-podcast-episode-10/ Ecoguard Midge Repellent, containing the active ingredient Saltidin and formulated especially for biting midges is currently the subject of rigorous field tests, carried out by Advanced Pest Solutions Ltd.  The trials are being carried out at a field site alongside Loch Laggan, where record midge populations are often recorded.   ... http://blog.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/2008/07/official-testing-of-ecoguard-midge-repellent/