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What bugs might we encounter in September/October on the Camino?
Do we need to bother carrying mosquito repellant or other such things?
 
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hi there. not much to worry about bug-wise, other than bed bugs and little flying gnats in a few stretches.

don't get paranoid but a bed sheet to keep a layer between you and the mattresses might be a good idea. a whole batch of us got bed bugs in Roncesvalles last year, but they do try and keep it clean.

buen camino!

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