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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: RedLeader on September 07, 2012

Title: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: RedLeader on September 07, 2012

When can we expect the little devils to bugger off and leave us campers be?

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: Oisín on September 07, 2012

Any windy day

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: surfnscenic on September 07, 2012

bear with this until 0:50

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: Shan Doan 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

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: Fred 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.

fred

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: Are we there yet? 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.....

Title: Re: Midges - when do they disappear
Post by: Wolf_Larson on February 11, 2013

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