Re: [Paddlewise] East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival - Bugs?

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 20:17:11 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 15 Apr 2002, Michael Daly wrote:

> What are bugs like at this time of year in the Charleston SC
> area?  Mosquitoes season yet?  Others?  Should I bring a 
> bug jacket?

The mosquitos are bad at night, from sundown on. For me, the sand fleas 
(midges) are worse. They were hatching during the festival a couple of 
years ago and very hungry. Some people like Skin-So-Soft. I prefer socks 
and long pants, as they tend to fly low.

 -- 
Steve Cramer                     


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