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How's the mosquito situation #91836 08/03/12 05:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 33 Orange County bigskymtns Member
bigskymtns Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 33 Orange County	Just curious what the current mosquito situation is like in the Sierra Nevadas. I'll be camping at Kearsarge Lakes next week, and trying to gauge if I can leave the bug juice at home.

Re: How's the mosquito situation bigskymtns #91837 08/03/12 06:15 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,446 Studio City, Ca Ken Member
Ken Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,446 Studio City, Ca	30 miles away a week or so ago, was an impressive swarm. Don't leave at home!

Re: How's the mosquito situation Ken #91842 08/03/12 02:53 PM
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bigskymtns Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 33 Orange County	Thanks Ken!

Re: How's the mosquito situation bigskymtns #91860 08/04/12 03:20 AM
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oohikeroo Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 42 Arizona	Was in Humphrey Basin last week, used 30% DEET with success in keeping the mosquitoes off, never pulled out the netting. Patty

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