Bugs in March on the AT (NC)?
Anyone foresee bug issues in mid-march on the NC portions of the AT?
"North America presents in it's external form certain general features which it is easy to discriminate at the first glance. A sort of methodical order seems to have regulated the separation of land and water, mountains and valleys." -Alexis de Tocqueville
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web
The only thing you might see if it's warm enough is some non-biting knats that can become a pest. They will buzz around and land on you.
I am trying to decide if I need to bring a bug shirt for mid March.
"North America presents in it's external form certain general features which it is easy to discriminate at the first glance. A sort of methodical order seems to have regulated the separation of land and water, mountains and valleys." -Alexis de Tocqueville
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web
I would be more concerned with being prepared for lows in the teens. Bugs don’t move when the temperature is that low.
Grandfather Mountain recorded a 102 mph wind gust yesterday or today.
Be safe.
Wayne
Definitely not needed.....
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++Originally Posted by saltysack
Not needed. You wont see a bug
Lordy no. No bug shirt needed in the South any time of year.
I agree with them that bugs wont be an issue in March in NC.
I usually treat all my hiking clothes with permethrine, just to be safe, before each section - and as well as killing ticks, it does a really good job of repelling most other insects, too. Even on my summer trips, I haven't had a need for bug spray while wearing Permethrine treated clothes.
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