What is the best bug spray for midges?
What is the best bug spray for midges? To get rid of Midges, we recommend spraying a mixture of Supreme IT Insecticide and Tekko Pro IGR as a barrier treatment around your home perimeter and for spraying surfaces.
Can midges bite through clothing?
The best way to prevent midge bites is to wear EPA-registered insect repellent, especially if you're wearing clothes that expose large areas of skin. Biting midges can't bite through clothes, but they can get underneath them. When enjoying outdoor activities, like hiking, it's best to wear long sleeves or pants.
Does DEET repel midges?
Developed in 1946, DEET has been used extensively since then and serves as the standard mosquito repellent against which new candidate materials are tested. In addition to working on mosquitoes, it works well on fleas, biting midges (punkies, no-see-ums) and black flies.