Mosquitoes on the Foothills Trail
I plan to hike the Foothills Trail the 3rd week of March and I'm not sure if I'll need any bug protection. I never have on any other trips but I've never backpacked in SC before. I have family in Greenville, would the mosquito conditions there mirror conditions on the trail? If so, I can just call them as I'm packing up and ask if I they're getting bit yet.
Mosquitoes on the Foothills Trail
Thanks for the info, everybody. I am really looking forward to this one.
Dogwood, I'm with you as far as staying away from DEET. I am chemically sensitive, so I taste that stuff all day and night if I use it. My bug prevention method would be to carry my jungle hammock or bring my bivy if I decide im sleeping on the ground for this one. Sounds like I won't need to worry unless things really warm up in March.