Posted by
Edward R Cole on
Apr 13, 2012; 3:53pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/OT-Ticks-Chiggers-and-Mosquitoes-tp7463176.html
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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