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They swarm around your face and sting you when you least expect it. They cause itchy welts on your skin. Mosquitos are a “fact of life” in Alaska. The abundance of water and short, warm summers, create the perfect breeding place for swarms of the little vampires with wings. But they don’t have to spoil your visit.
The most effective way to avoid mosquitos is to use DEET. “Deep Woods Off” contains 30% DEET. Spray this stuff on your exposed skin and the mosquitos stay away. There are many products that work just as well. Read the label and make sure you get a product that contains at least 10% DEET. A higher percentage of DEET does not repel better, it just lasts longer.
You may not like DEET sprayed on your skin. There are alternatives. Some guests that used “Off Clip Ons” to repel mosquitos. This product works well when you are not moving, and the wind is not blowing.
Another option is products that contain Picaridin like Sawyer Picaridin Insect repellent and Ranger Ready Repellent.
If you are on a Tour that goes to Haines, the campground we stay at in Haines has an Essential Oils mixture for purchase that is extremely effective and smells great.
Some guests that use dryer sheets (fabric softener sheets) have had luck. They tuck one into each sleeve and one under their collar. They say it works very well. I have not tried this myself. I do not know if brand matters.
A product some have used in the past is Avon’s “Skin So Soft”. I have had limited success with this. Sometimes it seems to work, other times, not so good.
I have had some guests that used mosquito repellant clothing. They reported that it works very well. Sorry, I do not have a manufacturer to recommend.
Regardless of which method of mosquito repellant you choose, it is best to be prepared.
The most effective way to avoid mosquitos is to use DEET. “Deep Woods Off” contains 30% DEET. Spray this stuff on your exposed skin and the mosquitos stay away. There are many products that work just as well. Read the label and make sure you get a product that contains at least 10% DEET. A higher percentage of DEET does not repel better, it just lasts longer.
You may not like DEET sprayed on your skin. There are alternatives. Some guests that used “Off Clip Ons” to repel mosquitos. This product works well when you are not moving, and the wind is not blowing.
Another option is products that contain Picaridin like Sawyer Picaridin Insect repellent and Ranger Ready Repellent.
If you are on a Tour that goes to Haines, the campground we stay at in Haines has an Essential Oils mixture for purchase that is extremely effective and smells great.
Some guests that use dryer sheets (fabric softener sheets) have had luck. They tuck one into each sleeve and one under their collar. They say it works very well. I have not tried this myself. I do not know if brand matters.
A product some have used in the past is Avon’s “Skin So Soft”. I have had limited success with this. Sometimes it seems to work, other times, not so good.
I have had some guests that used mosquito repellant clothing. They reported that it works very well. Sorry, I do not have a manufacturer to recommend.
Regardless of which method of mosquito repellant you choose, it is best to be prepared.
