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W. Coast / Skye midges

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 david14 23 Apr 2011
Midge situation at the moment anyone? Thinking of heading to G. Brittle or Gairloch Mon/Tue.
 isi_o 23 Apr 2011
In reply to david14:
Fine as yet. Best time of year for the NW
Check for ticks if you go into vegetation though, few of them about.
Isi
 CarbonCopy 23 Apr 2011
In reply to isi_o: Just got back from a week on Skye and not a midget in sight. Glorious sunshine all week, couldn't believe our luck!
 nowler 23 Apr 2011
In reply to david14:
was in glen brittle last friday, ardverikie wall yesterday and gairloch today. no midges yet! happy climbing
 brianrunner 28 Apr 2011
In reply to david14:
still no midges in skye as of today. They will be arriving soon though with this unseasonaly good weather! Some ticks roaming around....

brian
 Gawyllie 28 Apr 2011
In reply to david14: was in knoydart all last week, as said no midgies!! however loads of ticks, i didnt get any (despite wearing shorts a fair bit) but others did and have taken 60 or 70 off the dog!!
 veteye 28 Apr 2011
In reply to punj:
Get something like Advantix spot on for the dog, before you go next time.(From your vet)

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