Yellowstone mosquitoes specifics?

[Naio]

Hi folks --

I generally just avoid places with mosquitoes, but sometimes it's worth making an exception :).

The result, though, is that I don't have a lot of experience with the buggers.

Are the Yellowstone ones like others I have known, only coming out for a couple hours in the evening? Or are they a bigger deal than that?

If I go, I am wondering if I need to make some changes to the van. Screens, for example. And I normally have the door open at dinner time, for convenience and to cool the van off before bedtime. Am I going to end up sharing a bunk with the skeeters if I do that?

Thanks a bunch for any advice / stories.

[rexlion]

Good thing you are only going to Yellowstone, not Yellowknife. I hear the skeeters way up north will pick up your van and fly off with it. 😉

Good info in this thread... I hope to be around the Tetons in mid July myself, and mosquitos can be a real pain.

[nevadanick]

You have to use combo lock as they can pick a key lock with thier stingers

[Naio]

OutdoorPhotographer wrote:
I think it's all relative to where you are from and your tolerance. I grew up in Louisiana and stayed out until dark every day shooting photos last July and don't remember any mosquitos. I just asked my wife and she said, "Oh, yeah, they were bad."

Does that help? :B

- laughing - :B

[horizon36]

Naio wrote:
Yeah, I can't imagine they can turn the dial on a combination lock. No leverage.

Thanks, horizon36. So, if I go later, no skeeters?!?

YES!

[OutdoorPhotogra]

I think it's all relative to where you are from and your tolerance. I grew up in Louisiana and stayed out until dark every day shooting photos last July and don't remember any mosquitos. I just asked my wife and she said, "Oh, yeah, they were bad."

Does that help? :B

[Executive45]

There is a reason they sell OFF with 100% DEET...:W

[outdoorlovers]

I've been twice in August. No mosquitoes

[QFamCA]

First day sense leaving Yellowstone. We camped at Flagg Ranch right outside the park and we were practically eaten alive. We had to keep sprayingus and kids and still were bitten up. Open door quickly and run in or out.

However every bite was well worth it. Would I do it again. Absolutely.

[Naio]

Well this is sounding much better than the impression I got from other threads!

I imagine they are very variable...

[scroller95969]

When we went last September I don't recall seeing any mosquitoes.

[path1]

Yellowstone mosquitoes specifics?

How about this for specifics.

Yesterday at Madison Campground smashed 3 mosquitoes in evening. During the last 7 days smashed only about 10 total.

[Naio]

Yeah, I can't imagine they can turn the dial on a combination lock. No leverage.

Thanks, horizon36. So, if I go later, no skeeters?!?

[Dakota98]

WyoTraveler wrote:
The biggest problem I have had in Wyoming with mosquitos is the little mosquitos can come right through the screens. Then they grow up quickly. They unhook the screens and let the big mosquitos in. Terrible problem. Only solution is to install locks on your window screens.

OK, so did you end up using combination locks or keyed locks ? I would think the keyed lock may not be adequate since they more than likely would find the key. JMO

[horizon36]

They are coming out now and will last for about 3-4 weeks tops then they're gone. You will need good repellent and some citronella candles to help keep them away. Don't leave your windows or doors open or they will be inside and eat you alive during the night while you are sleeping.

This will be our 4th year camp hosting in YNP and that's the one thing we don't like, but as I said it only last a relatively short time.

[WyoTraveler]

The biggest problem I have had in Wyoming with mosquitos is the little mosquitos can come right through the screens. Then they grow up quickly. They unhook the screens and let the big mosquitos in. Terrible problem. Only solution is to install locks on your window screens.