procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdnymxr wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Where are you traveling? I find them to be more of a problem in the woods, not my neighborhood.

jessesparkell OP t1_jdo0y5e wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Thank you, Manchester first and then over by the lakes

procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdoiozy wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Not so much in Manchester but very likely by the lakes. Some Off! Or Cutter bug spray will be plenty. In May you might still need long sleeves and pants so you might need very little spray. Dusk and dawn they'll be worst and they're also bad in the shade and moist areas.

procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdojptj wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Meredith is one of my favorite parts of the state. Great restaurants and views. If you have the time, a day trip up through the White Mountains is well worth the drive.

jessesparkell OP t1_jdomyku wrote on March 25, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Thank you for the tip, I’ll definitely try to fit it in 🤍 unlikely we’ll be up at dawn 😁 but for sure we’ll be mindful of clothing now that we know

procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdoowdo wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:07 AM

Thin layers and plan on taking things on and off all day!

jessesparkell OP t1_jdopbwl wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:10 AM

No wonder it’s called New England 😁

procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdoqcny wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:18 AM

In all honesty, black flies were only ever a real problem for me on one hike I went on in my whole life. Also, one weekend my daughter had an issue with them but I had bought her a special children's all natural bug spray which I think was more of an attraction than a deterrent! Turns out it did not contain deet. I've been in NH my whole life and they've never been a real problem.