My hubby and I want to get an early start on hiking this year, before the weather gets ridiculously hot and humid, so we're planning a day trip for this upcoming weekend. Do we need mosquito repellent this early in the year? Normally I wouldn't think so, but we've had temps above 70 for about a week now.
Mosquito Repellent
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wvbreamfisherman
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Probably not. Without checking, I seem to recall that it takes a week or two from eggs hatching to mature mosquito. I might be mistaken though, I suppose you could ask some one in your local health dept. They might have an insect-borne disease specialist.
Newanderthal
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You might. The weather feels like early fall, not mid-winter. A few weeks from now might be the start of mosquito season or it might be a blizzard.
As for mosquito repellant, I've always used Repel 100. It's a small spray bottle that easily fits in a pocket. A couple of squirts keeps the biters away much longer than ANY of the OFF products. I used this while canoeing in the Atchaffalaya Basin in Louisiana. Those mosquitoes ignore Deep Woods OFF, but I rarely got bit using Repel 100. Also, it doesn't irritate the skin or leave that sticky residue.
And a $3 bottle will last you about 30-40 trips. I use about 1 bottle every 3-4 years.
As for mosquito repellant, I've always used Repel 100. It's a small spray bottle that easily fits in a pocket. A couple of squirts keeps the biters away much longer than ANY of the OFF products. I used this while canoeing in the Atchaffalaya Basin in Louisiana. Those mosquitoes ignore Deep Woods OFF, but I rarely got bit using Repel 100. Also, it doesn't irritate the skin or leave that sticky residue.
And a $3 bottle will last you about 30-40 trips. I use about 1 bottle every 3-4 years.
swebob
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You might. The weather feels like early fall, not mid-winter. A few weeks from now might be the start of mosquito season or it might be a blizzard.
As for mosquito repellant, I've always used Repel 100. It's a small spray bottle that easily fits in a pocket. A couple of squirts keeps the biters away much longer than ANY of the OFF products. I used this while canoeing in the Atchaffalaya Basin in Louisiana. Those mosquitoes ignore Deep Woods OFF, but I rarely got bit using Repel 100. Also, it doesn't irritate the skin or leave that sticky residue.
And a $3 bottle will last you about 30-40 trips. I use about 1 bottle every 3-4 years.
I also Deet 100 and i can say it works.. You dont need to spray it all over, just a few squirts and rub it all over and your set..
I just camped 2 week age in chilly 50 degree weather and during the day when it was in the 70's the skeeters and sand gnats were biting around the water and woods.. The Deet 100 is the best and you dont even know its on and not any smell to worry about..
ppine
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When mosquitoes get serious like in Minnesota or Alaska, long sleeves, long pants, headnets, and cigars help a lot.
carmen
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I might need to try that out, still after all these years I have yet to find something that works great for me. The doc said I am not "too bad" when it comes to being allergic but it is still a pest that drives me batty each time I get bitten.
Oh boy! I could never imagine fighting them off that bad. :tinysmile_cry_t4:
Pathfinder1
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Hi...
A lot has been written aboye mosquito repellents on this forum. Yes, DEET will repel insects...but because of its side effects and/or potential side effects...I will not use it. From first-hand experience I can say that DEET will DISSOLVE PAINT...!!:tinysmile_angry_t:
There are now many other choices which do not use DEET...choices which are invironmental friendly...not to mention friendly to you.
This may be just another urban legend, but I've heard it often enough to mention it...that carrying dryer sheets will repel them. I have no first-hand experience about using them, though.
A lot has been written aboye mosquito repellents on this forum. Yes, DEET will repel insects...but because of its side effects and/or potential side effects...I will not use it. From first-hand experience I can say that DEET will DISSOLVE PAINT...!!:tinysmile_angry_t:
There are now many other choices which do not use DEET...choices which are invironmental friendly...not to mention friendly to you.
This may be just another urban legend, but I've heard it often enough to mention it...that carrying dryer sheets will repel them. I have no first-hand experience about using them, though.
wvbreamfisherman
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Newanderthal - I agree with you about the weather feeling a lot more like early fall than mid-winter. Thanks for sharing the info about the Repel 100. I remember seeing some in Wal-Mart, last time I was in the sporting goods section. I thought about buying it, but decided against it because the weather was still fairly cold at that point. I think spring is going to come early for us in GA this year though, so I'll pick some up next time I go shopping. I think we're going to need it. =/
IndianaHiker
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Same thing I use and I love it. Can be easily found at Walmart and Target.
ppine
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One hundred percent DEET works. I prefer to put it mostly on my clothes, especially hats, collars, cuffs and bandanas.
briansnat
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I like Ultrathon lotion, it seems to last the longest.
Cappy
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Those little 'Repel'bottles fall in the bic lighter catagory for me. I have them sprinkled libberly through my geer. one in jeep, camper, suv, tacklebox, hunting pack, day pack ...... ya get it.
Clip-ons don't work
Last year we thought we would try those fancy clip-on repellants with the fans. They did not work at all. We were really disappointed because it seemed so much better than spraying ourselves everywhere. Don't waste your money! It is back to the spray for me.
Last year we thought we would try those fancy clip-on repellants with the fans. They did not work at all. We were really disappointed because it seemed so much better than spraying ourselves everywhere. Don't waste your money! It is back to the spray for me.
I was with you up to the cigars. :tinysmile_fatgrin_tSince I live in Minnesota, but don't smoke I have found a good deet spray helps.
steves
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always had good results with Jungle Juice
Sawyer Jungle Juice 100 Insect Repellent - 98 Percent DEET - 2.5 fl. oz. at REI.com
Sawyer Jungle Juice 100 Insect Repellent - 98 Percent DEET - 2.5 fl. oz. at REI.com
Cappy
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When I read: always had good results with Jungle Juice
I almost squirted beer outa my nose. Where I come from jungle juice is usually found in a plastic garbage can at parties. If ya ever find ya self there at the end of one of those parties skeeters prolly aint bothering ya anymore. A trick is when the can is empty steal the fruit das been soaking all night and use it in bread pudding, just dont bake it too hot or it's lyble to explode
I almost squirted beer outa my nose. Where I come from jungle juice is usually found in a plastic garbage can at parties. If ya ever find ya self there at the end of one of those parties skeeters prolly aint bothering ya anymore. A trick is when the can is empty steal the fruit das been soaking all night and use it in bread pudding, just dont bake it too hot or it's lyble to explode
steves
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Funny,when I goggled it to get the link I had to wade thru 2 pages of recipes and booze ads
To stay on thread, a small bottle of deet is always in my pack.
To deviate with the rest of the gang, went down to the mailbox the other day and there were two of those 5 gal watercooler water bottles lying along the edge of the road. But the little bit of liquid inside wasn't clear. Grandma's first response? Wonder which neighbor kids had the jungle juice party.
To deviate with the rest of the gang, went down to the mailbox the other day and there were two of those 5 gal watercooler water bottles lying along the edge of the road. But the little bit of liquid inside wasn't clear. Grandma's first response? Wonder which neighbor kids had the jungle juice party.