Just to state i have native blood and the absolutely love me.
I have never seen midges so bad (or ticks) as i have in the last 2 years.
DEET is the only thing that affects them biting you nad obviously special clothing. I use both.
REPEL 100 or Life Systems 100 or similar. Some folk swear by SHOO and it was used by NATO until recently. Plus side on this is that the active ingredient is not carcinogenic like DEET. Was made in Dunoon Scotland and then the lab moved to Huntlybut they seem to have dropped the ball.
US armed forces using DEET and it was developed with them for the purpose.
If anyone knows where i can buy Shoo! let me know.