[gdaut]

Apologies if there is already a thread on this topic (I looked but...): Anyone just off who can give a bug report, please serve it up. We have a 6/2 launch. Thank you.

 

[watersarah]

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[Extremeophile]

Just took out on May 19. No biting flies and no mosquitoes at all. Lots of gypsy moth caterpillars at Jack Creek is all.

 

[ActionM]

Following, June 14 launch

 

[panicman]

Following, June 14 launch

with your launch date I'm betting they will block out the sun. .

 

[iamamyk]

Apologies if there is already a thread on this topic (I looked but...): Anyone just off who can give a bug report, please serve it up. We have a 6/2 launch. Thank you.

We’ll be right in front of you, launching 5/31. Fingers crossed but bringing a sh&t load of DEET…just in case 😉

 

[caverdan]

We launched on the 17th with no bugs in sight.😎

 

[Entropy]

We launch on June 6th which seems to be right after the peak this year, so we intend to be prepared.

 

[Lone Star]

Off the river two days ago. The no-see- um gnats were a little pesky but not terrible. a bandanna under ballcap kept them off the ears and face. only time I used my splash pants, though, was when they were attacking my legs while trying to nap.

 

[wdeutsch]

Off the river two days ago. The no-see- um gnats were a little pesky but not terrible. a bandanna under ballcap kept them off the ears and face. only time I used my splash pants, though, was when they were attacking my legs while trying to nap.

Off the river yesterday. This is an accurate assessment of the situation right now. I have a few dozen bites on ankles and on the back of my head. Annoying, but very tolearable still. Citronella based bug spray worked perfectly once I noticed the problem.

 

[uthbtr]

Just got off this morning. No mosquitoes but the gnats were epic in the flat water and at a few camps further downstream. I'm guessing the mosquitoes are coming soon. Mostly posting to follow this thread since I have another deso trip in july.

Also, steer ridge was no big deal at the level we ran it. I moved to miss a hole that I'm guessing was the new rock but it was an easy, obvious move. We scouted since we kept hearing different things about the rock fall but I dont think it was necessary.

 

[ActionM]

Any more recent bug reports? Heading to Sand Wash Monday evening for a Tuesday launch and will be prepared.

 

[Entropy]

Got off Deso yesterday. Upper portion above jacks is mosquito heavy. Below Jacks didn’t see any mosquitoes but there are lots of gnats.

 

[Shaft]

Bump, any recent reports? I expect the same that Entropy posted back on the 12th, hoping for reduced skeeter populations for an early July launch.

 

[ActionM]

We got off on Sunday. Minimal bugs for our entire trip, even Sand Wash. However, we got to Sand Wash on Monday the 13th right after a windy front moved through. Woke up on Tuesday to launch with much cooler weather. Amazing trip overall. Typical afternoon winds most days. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we had all day winds with stormy weather Saturday night. Enjoy!

 

[Heywood]

Thanks for the updates all keep them coming. I had a question. It looks like no fire ban now but I am anticipating one. Does anyone know if I can still use charcoal in my fire pan when there is a ban?

Thanks

 

[Pinchecharlie]

One guy said there’s a fire ban 1 and a 2. 2=no charcoal.hoping for no or one for my late July trip but not getting my hopes up lol.

Fire Restrictions

utahfireinfo.gov

 

[Lone Star]

No fire ban on deso yet.

Just off the river, some mosquitoes at Sand Wash, mostly at dusk, but nothing anger inducing. The big surprise was in the morning when it was completely calm and cool there wasn't a single bug to be found.

Yesterday at Coal Creek camp gnats were enough to cause some puffy faces and get folks to bring out the hoodies or bandanas in the later evening and again first thing in the morning.

 

[Allie_Lowy]

Bumping this -- anyone get off Deso recently? how are the bugs looking?

 

[Lone Star]

off on July 2. (insect) bugs were less bad than two weeks previous. rain each day so maybe they'll come up a little? bigger concern was.......tolio. ie the foot rot nastiness. the terror of the colorado river. if you aren't wearing muck boots in the sand wash mud, be sure to wash your feet pronto. same for any time you have the clay muck caked on your feet. get it off, dry your feet off, keep them dry, wash your sandals!