Dealing w/ mosquitos while elk hunting

[TaperPin]

I think Picaridin is better. It work….and it doesn’t get into your bloodstream or wreck rain gear and plastic stuff like deet.

I Spray a set of clothes for trip into bad skeeter country like Alaska.

It’s been rare for me to have problems with mosquitoes in archery elk seasons.

Up until now I figured Picaridin wasn‘t really worth trying, but your response had me curious and you‘re not alone liking this stuff - a quick search brings up a large number of happy users. I’m going to pick some up and give it a try.

 

[Highvoltage1]

Permethrin is the ticket. I hunted early muzzleloader season for white tails a few years back and it was hot. I sat on the ground in a makeshift blind wearing the thinnest long sleeve t shirt I had. I knew I was going to get tore up by the mosquitoes but I forgot I treated all my clothes with permethrin. To my surprise they flew all around me but wouldn’t land on me. That stuff is amazing for ticks and mosquitoes, that would be my recommendation if you think it’s going to be bad. Best wishes

 

[Laramie]

I have had a few early season afternoon hunts when they were bad but in general they aren't a problem by September. First good freeze is typically in late August or early September above 9000' so I believe most are dead.