SDROB - 1-16-2019 at 02:21 PM
Planning a few fishing/kayaking trips this year in the Punta Bufeo and Gonzaga area. Im going to be beach camping a day or 2 around various places and
possibly Isla San Luis for a night but am worried about the no see ums.
Im in that area year around at least once a month for a few days at a time but I didn't really seem to get bit this whole past year/ however there
have been times were they were really bad.
Does anybody know if at times around the year they are worse than others? Im planning on possibly early April and Early June.
Also any tips would be appreciated.
In regards to the flies I noticed a bit of wind will keep them away but no wind the flies can be relentless around the islands.
Thanks in advance Nomads
[Edited on 1-16-2019 by SDROB]
bajabuddha - 1-16-2019 at 03:14 PM
Gitcha some clear vanilla extract, and slather it on liberally and often. Not only keeps the no-see-ums off, it makes you stink purty and you can
safely put it closely around your eyes (deet will blind you) where they love to visit.
vandy - 1-18-2019 at 01:52 PM
Camping section if Walmart sells compact noseeum netting head covers for $2.
They're a sanity saver in the springtime.
David K - 1-18-2019 at 02:21 PM
Has anyone experienced no see ums that far north?
AKgringo - 1-18-2019 at 02:37 PM
I was in Agua Verde (south of Loreto) one April, and they were terrible after sunset! I have encountered a few at other places north of there on a
couple of occasions, but not enough to be an issue.
pacificobob - 1-19-2019 at 04:32 PM
referring to what are locally known as " bobos"? with the rains we have had, there has been a bumper crop this year.
BajaBlanca - 1-20-2019 at 03:37 AM
They are so annoying!!!
Here is some info I found online:
A single bite can welt into a one-or two-inch diameter spot, which lasts about two weeks. Kimsey cautions people not to scratch the welts, as
scratching makes the itchy bites last twice as long and can lead to infected sores.
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Treating Your Bites at Home
1.Wash your bite with soap and warm water. ...
2.Use ice or a cool compress to relieve pain and swelling. ...
3.Apply hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itching. ...
4.Use calamine lotion as another option for itch relief. ...
5.Use aloe vera to relieve pain and itching.
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No-See-Ums are also referred to as Biting Midges, Biting Gnats, Punkies or Sand Flies
pacificobob - 1-20-2019 at 07:13 AM
what are called bobos in this area are a bit bigger than what we called no-see-ems in alaska. they don't bite, but love ears, eyes, nostrils, and an
open mouth. generally, we see most of them after rains. long periods of dry weather diminish their numbers.
weebray - 1-20-2019 at 08:53 AM
Also known as buffalo gnats but call them what you want if you protect your lower legs and use just a drop of deet you will benefit. Around sunset
for a short time a head net will complete the defense.
David K - 1-20-2019 at 09:45 AM
The only annoying bugs at Gonzaga Bay (and only a couple times had them) were horse flys that bit... they will chase you on the beach. Again, it was
only a couple times.
BajaMama - 1-22-2019 at 08:21 AM
Ugh, buffalo gnats - they love the back of my neck at the hairline.