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Do I need a No-see-um Net?

Mika - 12-31-2014 at 11:45 AM

Hi,

I am reading other old posts too, but am wondering how bad mosquito and other small bugs like no-see-ums are now.

I am leaving to Baja (La Paz, Pescadero, and San Lucas) in a few weeks and will be staying in modest casitas or cheap hotels.
(ie. we are not camping)

I hear the bugs are very bad this year after Odile and a bit worried about being bitten. I am considering buying no-see-um net of just bring our normal mosquito nets.

Will no-see-um net be overkill and just mosquito nets will suffice?
And, is there any place (in La Paz or Los Cabos area) where I can buy good no-see-um nets if I need one?

woody with a view - 12-31-2014 at 12:26 PM

it isn't the wet season any more, but with that said it never hurts to be prepared. I'd bring whatever you think you'll need.

Martyman - 12-31-2014 at 12:32 PM

I have one. Never used it.

monoloco - 12-31-2014 at 12:40 PM

There are virtually no insects here now.

Barry A. - 12-31-2014 at 01:16 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Martyman  
I have one. Never used it.


Me too, Martyman. Never used in in some 30+ years, and a few of those years were pretty buggy.

Barry

bajajudy - 12-31-2014 at 02:37 PM

In stead bring sweaters and socks
It was 49 on my porch this morning

vandenberg - 12-31-2014 at 03:57 PM

Never mind those nets. Bring thermal underwear and a hooded parka.
It's freezing here in Nopolo. Brrrrr...!!

freediverbrian - 12-31-2014 at 05:49 PM

Even if the no seeums are still there they go away at night

AKgringo - 12-31-2014 at 05:53 PM

If the bugs are bad, I wear long sleeves, turtle neck, light weight long johns, even when it is warm. The ones I wear are a lycra/melino wool blend, and although an occasional mosquito will drill through, the tiny gnats won't be able to. That leaves far less exposed skin to put repellent on, if you choose to. They wick away perspiration fairly well, especially if you get any breeze at all.
You should still try to swat every no-seeum that you see!

bajabuddha - 12-31-2014 at 10:55 PM

It's probably too cold for no-see-ums now, but as I've posted before, pure clear Vanilla will keep 'em off for sure. You can wear it liberally, around your eyes without fear of burning (like deet products) and you smell (and taste) wonderful for your partner, and vice versa. This trick doesn't work with drillers; but I swear by it. You can use dark vanilla with same results, but will darken your skin and stain clothing. Clear vanilla is hard to find, but a treasure if you do. Keep it out of direct sunlight as it will turn dark if exposed. They'll be back by April, so you have time to shop. Happy trails, stay warm,

Y PROSPERO ANYO ! (dunno if the punct. feature's fixed yet)

redhilltown - 1-1-2015 at 01:27 AM

I would agree with Woody...the bugs are probably for the most part gone and you'll not be camping. But whatever you "think" you might need, buy it in the states and bring it. Everything you are talking about takes very little room...add it to your travel stash and if you never need it no big whoop...but if you do, you have it!

Mika - 1-2-2015 at 07:59 AM

Thank you all for the info and advice.
Glad the bugs are not too bad now. I am still pondering, but if I don't get it in time for my trip down I won't worry too much. At least I have good mosquito net.

redhilltown - 1-3-2015 at 01:13 AM

Just bring something with deet and watch the backs of your arms, elbows and legs. You can't swat jejenes and the little bas#@#ds know where to bite you (actually they drill and drink but that is another subject) . Maybe some others have had this experience but I have had my worst bug bites when staying at a hotel and I am off guard. You go to eat at the nice outdoor restaurant and come back to your room and....yeow! At least camping you are on watch.

Skipjack Joe - 1-3-2015 at 04:56 AM

If I'm not mistaken, a no-see-um will go through a mosquito net. The ones I've encountered on beaches are less than this comma ,

They are so small that I can't see them even when I'm looking directly at them (sure can feel them though).

Marc - 1-3-2015 at 08:38 AM

The bugs during September at Conception Bay were the worst I have experienced. I think the cold weather now will keep them away.

Elena La Loca - 1-3-2015 at 08:44 AM

What have y'all used to provide for said "no-see-um nets"? I've often thought we need to fabricate something for this purpose to combat the onslaught of moths & other assorted night flyers that are drawn to the lights inside the cab of the truck as we sit there for hours on end doing communications for the off road races. (please keep in mind that I am *NOT* the domestic type and there will be no sewing involved...will have to keep it so simple a second grader good make it)

gnukid - 1-3-2015 at 09:05 AM

There are car window screens for most vehicles for sale on line.
http://www.theskeeterbeater.com

http://www.autozone.com/exterior/bug-screen


No bugs now!

Genecag - 1-3-2015 at 09:06 AM

Just spent a week in La Paz and no issues with biting insects

willardguy - 1-3-2015 at 10:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Elena La Loca  
What have y'all used to provide for said "no-see-um nets"? I've often thought we need to fabricate something for this purpose to combat the onslaught of moths & other assorted night flyers that are drawn to the lights inside the cab of the truck as we sit there for hours on end doing communications for the off road races. (please keep in mind that I am *NOT* the domestic type and there will be no sewing involved...will have to keep it so simple a second grader good make it)


no doubt it was an awful year for the little buggers! I bought a vietnam era mosquito net (heck it could have been mine!) on ebay, they're super cheap, the shipping was more than the net. these are a tight mesh and they're large enough you could drape it over the whole cab section.

BigOly - 1-3-2015 at 05:24 PM

If there is one no-see-um in all of Baja my wife would get bit. She hasn't had a bite since Oct. This Ash-throated Flycatcher helps to take care of insects when they are bugging us.