Mosquito tips

[Rolind]

We are sold on picaridin containing bug spray, preferably in a pump sprayer, the aerosol version sprays too much too fast and permethrin spray for clothing when traveling in high bug areas. We also have a bug zapper and a clam quick set screen house. 

[SeaDawg]

5 hours ago, Galileo said:

Yeah, that knucklehead wearing a sweatshirt when it’s 80F is me…. Long pants always.

As for the road you mention - I got one of this stone guard “mudflaps” looking thing that slides over the hitch ball carrier. Haven’t used it yet…..

Lightweight long sleeves and pants.

I'd not think about that road with an Oliver in tow. We did it in a small class c, and it was a b1t#h. No matter the mud/stone guards, any trailer would be tough on that road. No way. , and, we are not perfect day travelers.

[topgun2]

12 hours ago, Rolind said:

We are sold on picaridin containing bug spray, preferably in a pump sprayer, the aerosol version sprays too much too fast

Absolutely!

Caution - when picaridin is wet (out of the container and/or before it dries on clothing) it is toxic to cats.☠️😿

I spray my fishing gear and camp cloths about three days before I depart for my trip.  The claimed time that it is still effective, even after up to 6 washings, seems correct.  But, I've not tested this by actually sitting out in the marsh waiting for these creatures to carry me off towards the sunset!  And, remember that your exposed skin is still out there subject to dissection.😬

Bill

[Ronbrink]

19 hours ago, Galileo said:

I’m still looking for the solution that works for me!

At home, I often use a propane insect fogger. For example:

 

Edited March 3 by Ronbrink

[Patriot]

23 hours ago, Galileo said:

I’m familiar with the Thermacell “technology” in that a certain former female acquaintance of mine had several of the cordless butane curling irons. The used the same cartridges. They’re quite rudimentary in that there’s no real pressure regulator - just a tiny, TINY orifice that controls the amount of gas that is allowed to make it to the “burner”. Two or three uses into my using the Thermacell “lanterns” one quit working (heating) entirely - even with a new, full cartridge. Sure enough, the faint hissing sound you’d normally hear when turning the device on was missing. My guess is that the tiny orifice became clogged. Interesting, in that between the time the unit was new, with a new cartridge, and the time it quit working - there was no way -I- could have introduced anything into it that would have clogged it. The cordless curling irons suffered the same fate - multiple times.

That, and I didn’t find them to be that effective even when working.

I also thought it was kinda dumb to power a light with batteries, while butane supplies heat. (Guess nobody told the Thermacell folks that a butane powered light would also generate heat…) I was even using rechargeable batteries to attempt to minimize cost and waste.

Yes, there are mostly good reviews, but I see MY one-star review has a fair amount of company.

YMMV I guess. 

As you state mostly good reviews. I will take 72% on solid reviews vs 5% not so good reviews any day of the week, fairly easy math on the old skeeter beaters! We all have to roll with what works and our experience these work were very effective and work very well.  

 

Patriot🇺🇸

 

 

Edited March 3 by Patriot

[CRM]

We've found that using a simple box fan blowing across our outdoor seating area is the best way to stay mosquito free. Seems to keep them out of the Ollie too. 

[Geronimo John]

On 3/2/2025 at 9:55 AM, Galileo said:

As for the road you mention - I got one of this stone guard “mudflaps” looking thing that slides over the hitch ball carrier. Haven’t used it yet…..

Alaska Suggestions:

• The Stone Stompers help for sure.  After our 30 days in Alaska, I wish I had also installed the "Yoga Mats" as one very wise owner posted several years ago.  Looked dorky, but if I had it to do again.... I would be Mr. Dorky for Alaska.
• Beware of puddles in the road.  I saw where one had broke the back of a well made camper.
• Have a good spare, air compressor and a plug kit too.
• Have industrial strength bear spray for each adult.
• Get Tek Campground reservation/pass six months ahead.
• Don't sweat boondocking as the opportunities abound.
• Get the Mile Post
• Long sleeve, long pants and boots.... YEP!
• New springs, shocks and serviced bearings.

GJ

[Galileo]

On 3/8/2025 at 4:06 PM, Geronimo John said:

Alaska Suggestions:

• The Stone Stompers help for sure.  After our 30 days in Alaska, I wish I had also installed the "Yoga Mats" as one very wise owner posted several years ago.  Looked dorky, but if I had it to do again.... I would be Mr. Dorky for Alaska.
• Beware of puddles in the road.  I saw where one had broke the back of a well made camper.
• Have a good spare, air compressor and a plug kit too.
• Have industrial strength bear spray for each adult.
• Get Tek Campground reservation/pass six months ahead.
• Don't sweat boondocking as the opportunities abound.
• Get the Mile Post
• Long sleeve, long pants and boots.... YEP!
• New springs, shocks and serviced bearings.

GJ

Not one to enjoy TOO much adventure, I may just travel the path more heavily travelled. 

[jd1923]

1 hour ago, Galileo said:

Not one to enjoy TOO much adventure, I may just travel the path more heavily travelled. 

🤣 me too! Wow, 3700 miles oneway from here to Anchorage. Really a long trip for those of you who live SE! If we were to adventure up, I think we would take the ferry for one leg.

Check out what Apple Maps shows when I looked up the route. Take your pick Severe Weather, High Winds or Flood Warning. Obviously it’s too early in the season to drive up that far north!

Edited 17 hours ago by jd1923

[Geronimo John]

2 hours ago, Galileo said:

Not one to enjoy TOO much adventure, I may just travel the path more heavily travelled. 

All of the listed suggestions apply to paved and well maintained gravel roads.  Granted not always heavily traveled, but easy to do with a 2wd TV and good tires.  But put on the yoga pads plus a serious set of mud flaps......

GJ

[Galileo]

4 hours ago, jd1923 said:

🤣 me too! Wow, 3700 miles oneway from here to Anchorage. Really a long trip for those of you who live SE! If we were to adventure up, I think we would take the ferry for one leg.

Check out what Apple Maps shows when I looked up the route. Take your pick Severe Weather, High Winds or Flood Warning. Obviously it’s too early in the season to drive up that far north!

We scrubbed our planned trip to Alaska two seasons ago mainly because we couldn’t reserve a camp site West of Yellowstone at the time.

Not keen on driving through Canada any time soon anyway - they didn’t like me having pepper spray in the camper when we went to PEI and I’m on their s___ list now…

[Geronimo John]

Schools are starting to change when they open again for the Fall semester in Alaska.  Idea is to give the kiddo's more summer time for play and jobs.  Suggest you check that out.  Seems like they were trending to start up the first Tuesday of September.  September is the shoulder season.  Almost no bugs, discounts and lots of camping parks only part full.  Some years you could get all  of September before it gets really cold.  Other seasons early Sept the snows are starting.  We were there in  2022 for August and half of September.  Loved it.

Some say that going in the late spring when kids are in school is wonderful for retired travelers.  Too cold for our thing skins.

Just know that the cost of Fuel is off the charts.  So take what you need and be mindful that due to fuel costs and many road conditions you will be traveling many less miles than you do on our Interstates.

GJ