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Rough_Magician_8117 t1_jdnx8j7 wrote

I have lived here my whole life and it is nearly impossible to avoid exposure to them if you go outside. It tends to be the worst in the later afternoon and evening in my opinion, so I guess maybe try to have the majority of your outdoor activities in in the middle of the day? Also wooded areas are usually worse for bugs than developed areas.

I have never had good luck with bug sprays for any kind of insects. They always still hunt me down, but you could do some research on them and maybe something will work for you.

Hope you enjoy your time here and have safe travels.

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jessesparkell OP t1_jdo0n61 wrote

Thank you, really appreciate the information. I also seem to repel repellents 😂 but I will continue to read up. Also now looking into information on deer flies….

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Nanotude t1_jdquhdi wrote

Repellents work for about 20 minutes. Then reapply. Also I always go camping with one of these (not necessarily this brand): https://www.rei.com/product/799982/sea-to-summit-mosquito-head-net-with-insect-shield?sku=7999820017&CAWELAID=120217890000792555&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=124667333037&CATCI=pla-1371361143094&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_7999820017%7C92700064944667620%7CTOF%7C71700000066692708&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY0AtDNjPdHBwPPynUq7WBEAPVu53-uUOBMNXTczPHxXJz1kDSGx0eIaAib7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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rscimagery t1_jdp1qae wrote

I use a thermacell as well but it doesn’t work well for black files. It works a little bit. Cover all exposed skin. They love to bite me on the forehead where my hat meets my skin.

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