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Date/Time: 05/03/2024 03:22PM

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Mosquitos/Bugs Aug 23-Aug 30 Trip

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Author	Message Text
inspector13	08/16/2019 10:31AM Not all black flies are Blackflies. If they were hanging around your feet those were Stable Flies aka Ankle Biters.
Teddy	08/16/2019 10:17AM Was up through Mudro, Sandpit, Tin Can Mike, Horse last weekend and was surprised at how few mosquitoes we encountered. Black flies were a little pesky when the sandals were on, but all and all, not bad. A few skeets at dusk but little to none during the morning and daytime hours. I did however treat our clothing with permethrin and had the 40% backwoods on hand during the portages.
Kalvan	08/15/2019 07:31AM I'll be on Insula Aug 21 and moving onto Ima on Aug 23. Won't be able to give you a bug report but at least you'll know there will be a campsite free at some point that day!
dontgoenuf	08/14/2019 08:52PM Just got back and was surprised at little to no flies and pretty much only skeeters at dusk. Didn’t use bug dope all week.
greywolf33	08/14/2019 02:45PM They are lickin' their chops... be prepared!
minnmike	08/14/2019 01:43PM They are patiently awaiting your arrival.
Jackfish	08/14/2019 01:39PM Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best.
BrownBear1950	08/14/2019 12:18PM We're heading up to base camp on Insula on August 23rd. What's the latest on the mosquito situation that last week or two? Thanks!