Shaf143 Posted August 22, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2014 What is the best bug depelant for denali? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted August 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Something that contains lots of DEET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Something that contains lots of DEET I agree, something like Deep Woods Off or such that is like 25% DEET. You may not need it; but it is best to be prepared. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmPair Posted August 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Long sleeves and long pants too. Then you can apply less of this stuff. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Avoid using any deodorant, perfume or powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted August 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2014 On amazon you can find deet wipes.. Which saves you carrying liquids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 23, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2014 On amazon you can find deet wipes.. Which saves you carrying liquids. Yes, those are very handy for travel and also have a high concentration of DEET. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcanuck Posted August 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Not sure if I can name a brand here or not... but when I travelled to India I took "The Great Outdoors" insect repellent which was a product of Watkins. Excellent product, and yes it has deet as a key ingredient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted August 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2014 You must use one with Deet and not one with only a little Deet. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 23, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2014 What is the best bug depelant for denali? Thanks A shotgun might be the best bet. You do realize that the state bird of AK is the mosquito. They have been known to carry off small children and small dogs. Seriously, you do need to have a repellent that contains DEET. I have been told that once you get above 30% DEET, the stuff is no better at repelling mosquitoes. However, the stronger stuff also supposedly lasts longer. Be careful with the really strong stuff as it can dissolve certain fabrics. Check out this site - http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Ultrathon/Products/Support/FAQ/ or do a WEB search on DEET. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 23, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2014 What is the best bug depelant for denali? Thanks You are going next week, so, very likely, won't be needing any. Very few bugs after mid August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbait Posted August 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2014 You are going next week, so, very likely, won't be needing any. Very few bugs after mid August. True this. Not many of them left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted August 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I always have a head net in my camera case. Has come in handy many times especially with No See Ums which I strongly hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted August 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Wonder Lake still had a fair amount of bugs a couple of days ago. I think the relatively warm weather has made the bugs last longer than usual this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmPair Posted August 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It would depend on the bug. Some take a real killer frost to knock down. Mosquitos here in Edmonton Canada will be back until the overnight hits 0 C or -32 F. Shame to say, but not cold for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachseeker Posted August 25, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We have run into Mosquitos in Fairbanks for the past two days. Not horrible, but definitely around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted August 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) We were in Fairbanks a few days ago. No mosquito just those little black flies. Did not need repellant. Same for Denali. No bugs at wonder lake, just plenty of berries. Just to prove we were there. Edited August 28, 2014 by cassamanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballard67 Posted August 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2014 does the mosquito problem happen further south like Ketchikan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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