OT: Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes

[Edward R Cole]

No problem with those critters in Alaska, we either treat them with
-20 degrees wx or let the 23 varieties of mosquitos eat them
(Ha!).  I have used 100% DEET insect spray to good advantage.  If one
is going into the blackfly area then gloves and hightop boots with
sleeves and pants closed with rubberbands and a head net is
advisable.  Standard gear for working in the interior of AK in the bush.

1980 I was working at 6200 feet on a mountain top near the Yukon
Territory border and experience a "black cloud" of mosquitos moving
up the mountain to reach us - so thick it blots out the sun!  We
called back the helicopter to vacate the mountain as no work could be
done (installing a repeater for Customs Service).  Treeline is about 1200feet.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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[Dave New, N8SBE]

Unfortunately, 100% DEET has been unavailable in the 'lower 48' for
several years, now.  I covet the supply I have left from my days of
going fishing with the in-laws in upper Saskatchewan.

I guess when I run out, I can do a 'border run', as I live in SE
Michigan.  I hear it is still sold in Canada.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [Elecraft]  OT: Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes
> From: "Edward R. Cole" <[hidden email]>
> Date: Fri, April 13, 2012 11:53 am
> To: [hidden email]
>
>
> No problem with those critters in Alaska, we either treat them with
> -20 degrees wx or let the 23 varieties of mosquitos eat them
> (Ha!).  I have used 100% DEET insect spray to good advantage.  If one
> is going into the blackfly area then gloves and hightop boots with
> sleeves and pants closed with rubberbands and a head net is
> advisable.  Standard gear for working in the interior of AK in the bush.
>
> 1980 I was working at 6200 feet on a mountain top near the Yukon
> Territory border and experience a "black cloud" of mosquitos moving
> up the mountain to reach us - so thick it blots out the sun!  We
> called back the helicopter to vacate the mountain as no work could be
> done (installing a repeater for Customs Service).  Treeline is about 1200feet.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
> ======================================
> BP40IQ   500 KHz - 10-GHz   www.kl7uw.com
> EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-?
> DUBUS Magazine USA Rep [hidden email]
> "Kits made by KL7UW" http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm
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[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Folks - we closed this thread yesterday.

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Eric
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On 4/13/2012 10:45 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
> Unfortunately, 100% DEET has been unavailable in the 'lower 48' for
> several years, now.  I covet the supply I have left from my days of
> going fishing with the in-laws in upper Saskatchewan.
>
> I guess when I run out, I can do a 'border run', as I live in SE
> Michigan.  I hear it is still sold in Canada.
>
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