Were Do Midges Live?

Both types of midges are found throughout the world. If there's a water source, midges can survive. Water sources can include puddles, streams, marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes and rivers. Moisture is the key to midge survival and their life cycle.

What are midges attracted to?

Midges can detect carbon dioxide in your breath 200 metres away. They are attracted to dark clothing and love boggy ground, undergrowth, and gloomy, still conditions at the start and end of the day. So, put on your old cricket whites and head for breezy, sunlit hillsides with a packed lunch instead.

What attracts midges to your house?

Almost omnipresent in homes, these insects appear for some very specific causes. They are attracted to moisture, to mature and near-decomposition vegetable foods, to liquids and other fermented waste products.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.