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Captain Bella
Joined: 11 Jul 2014 Posts: 44 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: Irene
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:50 pm Post subject: Mosquitos and Black Flies Near Vancouver Island? |
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So we recently relocated to the Olympic Peninsula, and we have switched boats as well. We intend to use our boat for many weekend excursions, as well as one larger annual trip, north along Vancover Island (inside and outside).
Previously, we had our 22 Cruiser VERY well screened to defend against black flies and mosquitos. Without the screens, you lost significant blood and were irritated constantly. Sometimes you could be carried ashore by the beasts, especially in the North Channel of Lake Huron.
Question is, how shall I best prepare against the insect world for cruising in BC?
Thanks! _________________ Jeff
2006 Skagit Orca 27XLC
2006 C Dory 22 Cruiser (re-homed) |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1428 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Not a problem usually. Never had a screened boat in BC. Some Mosquitos sometimes but a coil or repellent handles them. Black flies never seen in coastal BC. Saw them in the Arctic. No see ums can be a bother but they're tiny. George |
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RobLL
Joined: 05 Aug 2014 Posts: 421 City/Region: Bremerton
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:24 am Post subject: |
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Odd thing about mosquitoes and black flies. The former were never a problem hiking in the Olympics, but an utter horror in the Cascades. There were biting flies in the Olympics, but not normally a problem at lower elevations. |
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lloyds
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1724 City/Region: sublimity
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: undecided
Photos: 1996 22 Cruiser (Lloyds)
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I ran into both on Texada Island. I put out the clay bowl with the repellent but it almost seemed like it drew them in. They were horrible. Seems like it was during the month of July. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Really good question. I boat between the San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound area, I guess that is really pretty much the Salish Sea. I have not had any issues with bugs, mosquitoes or flies, even up to Princes Louisa. The side windows are screened and the fore hatch has a screen, but the cabin door is usually open at the dock.
Harvey
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_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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We stayed over-night at Smuggler's Cove (Sunshine Coast) and were inundated w/ squeeters. Could not even enjoy the outdoors. We stayed in the cabin and enjoyed our stay as much as possible. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3358 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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My mom grew up in Victoria B.C., she never saw screens on windows until she moved to the US Midwest. |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1428 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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This reminds me we did see a major mosquito problem at Lasqueti island in Squitty Bay! We now call it Mosquitty Island. That's about it for us though. George |
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2041 City/Region: Tulalip,
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1991
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Bugs? BC has bugs? Oh, yeah. Pender Harbour (Sunshine Coast) has mosquitoes. Anywhere north of Desolation Sound has deer flies.
The Broughton Islands have mosquitoes, black flies, and deer flies.
Our boat has window screens. _________________ Larry H
A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
Ranger Tug 27 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2017 - 2022
Puget Trawler 37 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2006-2017
1991 22' Cruiser, 'Nancy H'--1991-2006 |
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jimicliff
Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 180 City/Region: Mount Dora
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Ocklawaha Queen
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Dear Brats in the Great White North here in the sub tropics I have found bullet proof insect protection. I own a 16 so I go to the remote regions and tie up for the night to trees. This device is found at Wal Mart & Amazon, its called ThermaCELL. It's just like an insect force field. The sent is minimal and has a range of about 20 sq ft. I know of hunters who wear them on their clothing while hunting. The ThermaCELL works great on my boat and I back packed camped all my life and am very critical on my judgement for this product. _________________ The trouble is we think we have TIME Buddha |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:32 am Post subject: |
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As you can see it depends on the season, winds, and proximity to freshwater. You surely shouldn't count on having bug problems.
Most of the coastal BC saltwater areas you will take a C-dory will have no noticeable bugs. But if you find a calm bay next to a lazy river or wetland area, in the right weather window for hatching in early to mid summer season, you may get some out over the water to your boat. Just a light onshore breeze would make the same situation bug free.
Boating from around August to May should be bug free nearly any salty place in BC.
We have only had 2-3 evenings in 6 years (about 75 nights) where we actually used the screens for the side windows to keep something out. But....about half of those nights were in the off season to be honest.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:33 am Post subject: |
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jimicliff wrote: | Dear Brats in the Great White North here in the sub tropics I have found bullet proof insect protection. I own a 16 so I go to the remote regions and tie up for the night to trees. This device is found at Wal Mart & Amazon, its called ThermaCELL. It's just like an insect force field. The sent is minimal and has a range of about 20 sq ft. I know of hunters who wear them on their clothing while hunting. The ThermaCELL works great on my boat and I back packed camped all my life and am very critical on my judgement for this product. |
I would still use an insect repellent with DEET and check for ticks.
Brent _________________ Brent Barrett |
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Pandion
Joined: 02 Oct 2013 Posts: 274 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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jimicliff wrote: | Dear Brats in the Great White North here in the sub tropics I have found bullet proof insect protection. I own a 16 so I go to the remote regions and tie up for the night to trees. This device is found at Wal Mart & Amazon, its called ThermaCELL. It's just like an insect force field. The sent is minimal and has a range of about 20 sq ft. I know of hunters who wear them on their clothing while hunting. The ThermaCELL works great on my boat and I back packed camped all my life and am very critical on my judgement for this product. |
Can the ThermaCELL be used inside the cabin? _________________
Andy Ryan
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4522 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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With open windows. The chemical it puts off can get kind of strong. |
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Marco Flamingo
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 1154 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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I also have a CD 16. I made screens for the windows and hatch, and have them on board, but have never used them. When around swampy fresh water, I light a mosquito coil, preferably even before anchoring, and make sure it keeps going until after I've hit the rack. The coil hangs under the splashwell and with the boat bow to the breeze, I never smell it.
Since the back of the cabin is only sealed loosely with a camper back (and sometimes nothing), I thought that might be a problem. Hasn't been yet. And I would know if I got bit. I'm one of those that gets a swollen red dot the size of a quarter.
If burning a mosquito coil during the early evening works on Lake Ozette, it will work anywhere. The couple of times I went ashore for hikes showed that there were plenty of hungry bloodsuckers.
Mark |
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