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Caradan_uk

07/8/2006 at 3:52pm
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We are off to Beddgelert (Snowdon) on Sat for a week. We have all the anti-mosi oils wipes etc, but can anyone recommend some decent citronella candles and where from please. Also has anyone just returned from Cae Du campsite and could let us know the mosi situation at the moment. Thankyou in advance.

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I wouldnt bother ,weve tried all the citronella stuff ,and the bugs love it ,even invite their mates round for a party round it !

foggers

07/8/2006 at 4:24pm
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Just got back from a weekend in Drbyshire and one of my friends had a mosi-coil burner which was like a flattish screw top tin a bout 6" in diameter with a pierced top and a hanging hook. You light the coil and the smoke lasted about 5 hours - it seemed to be quite effective but I don't know where she got it from.

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07/8/2006 at 4:39pm
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=71449&PagePosition=6

Try looking at this thread, everyone there seems to recommend clearlite lamps. I have just bought one but not used t in anger yet so cannot comment.

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07/8/2006 at 4:58pm
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Hi
We were at Cae Du a fortnight ago, only for one night and we had to go to bed they were pretty bad. We stupidly forgot the repellant and any candles.
I've since bought a clearlite lamp on the recommendation of people on here

shielsy

07/8/2006 at 6:13pm
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I have the clearlite and it works

Caradan_uk

07/8/2006 at 10:46pm
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Thanks for that everyone.

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07/8/2006 at 11:01pm
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You can also try burning incense sticks as we found they worked better than citronella candles on the Scottish midges the other week.

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Caradan_uk

07/8/2006 at 11:12pm
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Cheers Caz.

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07/8/2006 at 11:23pm
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Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 07/8/2006
Just got back from a weekend in Drbyshire and one of my friends had a mosi-coil burner which was like a flattish screw top tin a bout 6" in diameter with a pierced top and a hanging hook. You light the coil and the smoke lasted about 5 hours - it seemed to be quite effective but I don't know where she got it from.

You can get these mosi- coil from Range if you have one local to you. I have also seen them in some camping shops too. We tried one once but made the mistake of putting it inside the tent. The smoke was unbelievable. I think they are really meant to be used just outside the tent door. The mossies didn't like the smoke and to be honest neither did we! The tent stunk for ages after

Queeny

07/8/2006 at 11:40pm
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We use the yellow citronella tealights from Morrisons/Asda. Never had any bother with insects and the smell is nice too.

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beezers

07/8/2006 at 11:48pm
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We used the citronella candles from B&M.. £1.99 for a pack of one large candle and 4 small in pots. We had no problem with mossies when we used them.

twynholmblack

08/8/2006 at 9:10am
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We used a citronella candle from Makro(the candle is in a plant pot). It only costed £2.50 and it was very efficient and nice smell too.

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08/8/2006 at 5:53pm
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Hi
On with the clear light lamps do you need 1 or 2 and what do you do with the clear mats?

bordercaz

08/8/2006 at 11:35pm
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Noticed in our £ shop today - huge anti-mozzy incense coils which say they last 72 hours. For outside use only.

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