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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!

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Jackfish

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08/14/2019 01:39PM

Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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minnmike

08/14/2019 01:43PM

They are patiently awaiting your arrival.

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greywolf33

08/14/2019 02:45PM

They are lickin' their chops... be prepared!

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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.

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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!

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Teddy

Guest Paddler

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.