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.

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.

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 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

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?!?

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.

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WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
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.
horizon36
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
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.
Dakota98
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
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
Naio
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
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?!?
path1
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
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.
scroller95969
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
When we went last September I don't recall seeing any mosquitoes.
Naio
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
Well this is sounding much better than the impression I got from other threads!

I imagine they are very variable...
QFamCA
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
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.
outdoorlovers
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I've been twice in August. No mosquitoes
Executive45
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2015
There is a reason they sell OFF with 100% DEET...:W

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