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

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:52:58 -0400
From: "Steve Cramer" <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>

> 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.

Thanks all - backchannel and otherwise.  No-see-ums... uughh!

Mike

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