May settle for a bit, but you never hear them starting (5)

I believe the answer is:

gnats

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(Other definitions for gnats that I've seen before include "Small biting flies" , "Small insects" , "Swarming insects" , "Midges" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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