Avoid infested areas if possible, but if the midges do find you juicy, try some of the following to keep them at bay:

• Wear loose or thicker clothing with long trousers and long sleeves.
• Tuck your trousers into your socks.
• Sleep under a mosquito net.
• Use insect repellent with a high DEET (diethyltouamide) factor (apply repellent over sunscreen and reapply it at regular intervals). See Nathnac for guidance.
• Natural alternatives include lemon, eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil.
• Let the smell of dettol waft around the room.