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Betws, midges, napalm?

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pooh 31 Jul 2011
Going to be kicking around the Betws y Coed area all next week with the little ones. I know it's been a bit cooler the last few days but what the midge situation like? Should I be packing some napalm with my kit or is it OK at the moment?
In reply to Stew.G: I was in Nant Peris the other night and they were out in force - I had to retreat to the Vaynol arms to get out of their way :p

 Pete E 31 Jul 2011
In reply to Stew.G:

Live in Llanberis and people have been commenting it's been awful a lot lately, and to be fair, even we were chased off some of the boulders the other night, and we're quite used to it...

Napalm may be a bit strong, but i don't think you'll find too many complaints
 Evilllamas 31 Jul 2011
In reply to Stew.G: Lighter and an air duster.
 Blue Straggler 01 Aug 2011
In reply to Stew.G:

It's unpleasant but not "drives a grown man to tears" level. Put some repellent in, for sure. Mosi Guard (Citronella) should be fine, no need for super strength DEET. But you want SOMETHING.
 Dom Whillans 01 Aug 2011
In reply to Stew.G:
i was trying to play an outdoor gig near llanberis on saturday night and the little blighters drove me almost insane. deet and a large smoky fire seemed to ease things a little...

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