[Elecraft] OT: Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes

[Edward R. Cole]

No problem with those critters in Alaska, we either treat them with 
-20 degrees wx or let the 23 varieties of mosquitos eat them 
(Ha!).  I have used 100% DEET insect spray to good advantage.  If one 
is going into the blackfly area then gloves and hightop boots with 
sleeves and pants closed with rubberbands and a head net is 
advisable.  Standard gear for working in the interior of AK in the bush.

1980 I was working at 6200 feet on a mountain top near the Yukon 
Territory border and experience a "black cloud" of mosquitos moving 
up the mountain to reach us - so thick it blots out the sun!  We 
called back the helicopter to vacate the mountain as no work could be 
done (installing a repeater for Customs Service).  Treeline is about 1200feet.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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