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RedLeader

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Midges - when do they disappear
« on: September 07, 2012 »

When can we expect the little devils to bugger off and leave us campers be?
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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2012 »

Any windy day
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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2012 »




bear with this until 0:50
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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2012 »

A mate of mine was telling me recently about his experiences in Scotland – they’ve got the super midge over there it seems. Maybe we don’t get it so bad!

I remember wandering about in the forests of Scotland and we were attacked by a weird flying beastie that seemed to bury its head in your flesh and leave it there.

That Russian bloke has it sussed. Essential kit.  ;D

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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2012 »

Last year I encountered them in November high in the mournes. I didnt expect to see them at that time of year so presumably it takes quite cold weather to suppress them.

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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2013 »

I was up snifflyslat today and thought it strange that there were midges... An hour ago my neck developed small lumps (bites) :( God they love me even this time of the year :( Vitb it is again.....
« Last Edit: February 07, 2013 by AnnieAnne »
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Re: Midges - when do they disappear
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013 »

I think there is a hat with a net in it ???
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