I am planning a 2 or 3 night trip in Shenandoah National Park around May 22-24. What's the flying/biting bug situation this time of year? I have never hike in this area before.
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Shenandoah bugs late May
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Late May in Shenandoah National Park is the height of tick season, so expect some company on your arms and legs if you don't use Permethrin and Deet (which I recommend). There will be some gnats/flies/mosquitos buzzing about occasionally but I've never found them to be in high concentration except around some streams.
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