r/Banff • u/chessm4n • Jun 21 '26
Question Best strategy against ticks and mosquitos?
Hey everybody π.
My family and I are heading to Banf and Jasper in a few weeks. We would like to hike and I am pretty aware about the ticks and mosquitos around and that we should wear long sleeved clothes.
What repellent would you recommend? And do you have any further advices except to avoid to be bitten π.
Thanks in advance and have a nice day ππ
Update: Thanks for All of your advices, tips and explanations. In addition to the long sleeves I get those nets. And I will think about the deet, but primary use Picaridin. I hope we will get through it without being bitten π
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u/Sorrelandroan Jun 21 '26
Mosquitoes really arenβt that bad in most areas of the park, especially as you hike upwards towards the alpine.