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Bug report?

Postby mick » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:56 pm

Thinking about a trip up to Welsford this weekend but I got eaten alive by bugs today at First Face here in NS. I've been told that New Brunswick gets at least twofold the bugs that we do and I don't know if I could handle that, especially trying to lead these so-called "trad" climbs that I've been trying my hand at lately.

How bad is it up there these days?
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Re: Bug report?

Postby martha » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:30 pm

We hardly saw any last saturday. maybe a few near the end of the day... but it was sunny. This weekend is giving overcast/rain... so maybe if it isn't warm enough there will be some around. Black flies are pretty well done and I'm guessing the Mosquitos are only coming out around dusk.

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Re: Bug report?

Postby PeterA » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:36 pm

Been out in shorts and no shirt for the last two weeks, in all conditions. Minimal bites, and I'd say they are good to go

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Re: Bug report?

Postby Shawn B » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:32 am

all good last night 6pm-dark. a black fly here and there. shorts and no bug dope. good to go bug wise i'd say.
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Re: Bug report?

Postby Andrew » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:15 pm

Climbed from 9:30am to 4:30pm Thursday (today) and there were only a mild amount of skeeters and blackflies. I got a few bites but nothing of consequence.

I always bring my bug dope just in case, though.

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