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How do I avoid mosquitoes?

Q: I heard certain times of the year the mosquitoes are horrible. When is that? —Lynn

A: Lynn, the bugs seem to pick up around the first week in June and decrease the end of July / beginning of August. Bug intensity really depends on a lot of factors, including how wet the season has been. This year, due to the hot, dry weather, the bugs seem to be down a fair amount, at least here in Southcentral Alaska (Anchorage area).

I wrote a detailed page on Alaska.org about how to avoid and protect yourself from mosquitoes: Alaska mosquitoes. I hope this helps.

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