Is this a Midge?

Firegod · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:02

Hi all

It's the start of that time of year again, when we're plagued with these little things in the house. Our house backs on to fields and we usually have these all over the place.

Is this a Midge?

What is the best way to stop these? We're having to kill 20-30 of these a night before going to bed. I was looking at something like this:-

http://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=2603&pf_id=LS8369D&co=fr

We usually have the back door open when cooking in the kitchen when the warm weather appears, this is the main way they get into the house. But there are the usual windows as well which are sometimes open so we can't stop them all. Would the above be any good?

I was looking at regular fly killers but they seem to be aimed more for regular fruit flies and the likes; not midges.

Thanks for any advice!

Mat · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:03

No, this is a Midge:

arknor · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:04

looks like an overclocker fly, when threatened it may emit a strange frequency almost like a squeeling graphics card as it overclocks its itself in an attempt to gain moar powah.

it is almost totally harmless apart from on ocassion is has been known to eat testicle

Cosimo · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:05

Mat said:
No, this is a Midge:

No that's a Ure.

hux · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:06

I for one welcome our new bug overlords

Curio · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:06

Not a midge. Looks like a Mosquito or possibly a gnat.

Deadbeat · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:08

Firegod said:
Snip

I don't think anything in that link is gonna help you, it's all pretty watered down, safe-to-sell stuff. Best thing to do is burn your house down.

Tummy · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:10

I misread the title as "is this a minge" ... meh.

Firegod · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:14

I don't understand any of these replies... :confused:

Cosimo · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:15

Firegod said:
I don't understand any of these replies...

Midge Ure

Firegod · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:20

simulatorman said:
Midge Ure

Ahhhh thank you!

But back to my post, it was a serious question, so any help in identifying the little blighter and the best way of dealing with them is appreciated.

Sorry @Curio, just seen your reply. So it could be a Mosquito.

I take it regular fly killers are no good for these things?

RomanNose · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:22

simulatorman said:
Midge Ure

I remember that guy,he recently launched a music website which was a fail I also used to go to be in the same class as one of his daughters.

Nitefly · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:23

Close OP, but it's actually a 'modge'.

Jumblejug · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:24

You're Firegod!

Kill it with bug spray?

Xelene · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:26

PURGE THE XENOS WITH FIRE

pob9 · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:27

Tummy said:
I misread the title as "is this a minge" ... meh.

snap, the look of dissapointment on my face lookin at the picture

Menthis · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:30

As bugs annoy me to the max.
Especially when your trying to sleep

semi-pro waster · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:30

Citronella candles may help to keep them away but the best solution is, of course, to not taste very good to them - unfortunately I can't reveal the secret of how to ensure they don't find you an appetising snack.

It could be a midge in that there's no specific definition of what a midge is but you'll only find proper midges in Scotland, since you're in Newcastle it's either not a midge or perhaps you've been lucky enough to catch some tourists on their annual vacation...

PapaLazaru · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:33

Killed loads of the buggers already tonight. Flying all round my screen. :mad:

*Moangroan* · 21 Apr 2011 at 20:59

what about getting a fly screen for your back door...dunno how much they are tho.