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Midge Guard Limited is situated in the Lake District at Newby Bridge and has a modern technological solution to flying, biting insects.
Our partner organisation Advanced Pest Solutions Limited (APS), based in Edinburgh, has particular experience of developing management programmes for biting midges.
Together, Midge Guard and Advanced Pest Solutions work with clients who have midge problems; identify the risk and develop a range of solutions for both humans and animals (horses & livestock) living and working outdoors.
APS company Director and founder, Dr Alison Blackwell, is the author of numerous papers and book chapters on midge biology, and is a recognised expert in her field.
© Copyright. Thanks to Dr Simon Carpenter, Institute for Animal Health.
We can provide clients with a suite of deliverables ranging from; problem analysis through to recommendation and innovative design solutions. If you would like more information or would like to discuss your particular issue further we can be contacted at info@midgeguard.co.uk or www.advancedpestsolutions.co.uk
Built on nearly 20 years of active research in this area, APS's inherent knowledge of midge biology and ecology gives the company a unique expertise. No other organization understands this highly successful insect better than APS.
Alison and her team believe that their deep understanding of the midge combined with years of exhaustive field studies gives Advanced Pest Solutions the keys to effective midge management. APS has substantial experience of sampling and monitoring pest insect populations, and is working with local authorities, leisure groups and private organisations on midge, fly and other insect problems.
Their expertise ranges from initial risk assessment, through to the development, implementation and monitoring of a tailored management plan, which will often incorporate innovative solutions together with up to the minute technologies.
APS has also developed predictive modelling of pest populations by means of field monitoring and analysis of climatic conditions using their own weather stations and weather forecast data.
Consequently, since 2006, Advanced Pest Solutions has produced the Scottish Midge Forecast www.midgeforecast.co.uk a service giving a 10 day predictive level of ‘midge risk’ across Scotland.
As well as providing information for visitors to Scotland the midge forecast can be used to co-ordinate midge protection for high-value animals. APS currently leads a Scottish Government-funded bluetongue virus surveillance project in Scotland.
The accurate forecasting and cost-effective targeting of pest populations lead The Carrick; a £50M golf and leisure resort on Loch Lomond, to commission a midge map from APS, identifying insect “hot spots” leading to the implementation and management of a 30+ midge trap solution.
In 2007 APS worked with the organizers of both the ‘Connect’ and ‘Outsider’ music festivals to ensure that their guests were midge-free.
Programmes of this nature have significantly increased business, by enabling outside facilities to be used to their fullest extent. Outdoor events and venues, whether festivals, hotels, golf courses, pubs or restaurants can benefit from working with Midge Guard Solutions.
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