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Bugs are not bad before breakup and after freezeup, but the time for those events depends on the location in the state
Mosquitoes prefer dark, moist, and still areas...tundra, swamps, and dark forest areas are perfect for them. A breezy, open hilltop will generally not be as much of a bug problem.
Many visitors to Alaska simply don't get far enough off the beaten path to experience/be in the truly buggy areas. A requirement for private flights in Alaska (at least it was a year ago when I last read the regs) is to carry headnets. This requirement is put in place for a reason....make a trek through a couple of miles of tundra and creek bottom and one will understand the reputation of mosquitoes.
A trip in September will be on the tail end of bug season almost everywhere, FWIW
Mosquitoes prefer dark, moist, and still areas...tundra, swamps, and dark forest areas are perfect for them. A breezy, open hilltop will generally not be as much of a bug problem.
Many visitors to Alaska simply don't get far enough off the beaten path to experience/be in the truly buggy areas. A requirement for private flights in Alaska (at least it was a year ago when I last read the regs) is to carry headnets. This requirement is put in place for a reason....make a trek through a couple of miles of tundra and creek bottom and one will understand the reputation of mosquitoes.
A trip in September will be on the tail end of bug season almost everywhere, FWIW
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