UP Black fly Questions Revisited
A quick thanks to those who provided insights and advice on repellents a few
weeks ago, just before my first summertime north woods trip.
For those interested in such things, the final statistics over an 8-day
outing:
- (5) Sawyer permethrin-treated long-sleeve shirts
- (1) permethrin-treated cap
- (1) permethrin-treated bandana
- (4,000,000) daily DEET treatments (total approximate)
- (0) black fly bites
- (0) deerfly bites
- (3) detectable mosquito bites
The last two despite having been swarmed by both bugs almost incessantly.
Final Tally:
- (1) beautiful, inspiring, life-refreshing, nearly bite-free week in the UP
But maybe Iım just lucky.
Thanks for the help.
J
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