APS Biocontrol is carrying out the commercial trial on behalf of another company. One arm will be covered in the test product, while the other will be left bare. The number of midges that land on each arm will then be counted.
A firm that makes midge repellent is seeking volunteers to stand outside for up to eight hours to test a product.
The paid trial will see candidates expose both of their arms. One arm will be covered in the test repellent, while the other will be left bare.The tiny biting insects - which are prevalent from late spring to late summer - are not deterred by rain or darkness. APS Biocontrol, which makes repellent brand Smidge, is carrying out the commercial trial on behalf of another company. It is set to take place next week in the Inveraray area of Argyll and Bute.
Dr Alison Blackwell, founder and CEO of APS Biocontrol, told Sky News a lot of volunteers from across the country have already put their names forward which could lead to a further trial elsewhere. With this test taking place in the Inveraray area, the firm only wants locals aged over 18 to take part just in case it is called off due to the weather.
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