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will i need a mosquito net if i just plan on sleeping on a cot underneith an EZ Up tent which has walls on it? i would hate to be swatting bugs off me all morning
In the last two years I've been there, I've hardly seen a fly or a bee, much less a mosquito. And I've slept outside on a cot both years, no problems. But yeah watch out for the camel spiders.
Maybe not a Mosquito net per se, but have you heard about this, Cicadaroo 2011 AKA Cicadalypse, (<-----Click it.) you may want a net for these or to keep from these.
I am not a fan of spiders. I do understand how important they are as far as controlling populations of certain insects and so forth, so I am not about smashing the little buggers, but I will freak if one tries to cuddle up with me while I am laying in my tent. I will be the wacko in VIP spraying around the perimeter of my tent with a mint or lavender oil and water solution. Eco friendly, won't hurt the critters but they do not like it and will not go near it. Now, I am not sure what I am going to do about the wolverines...
One of my neighbors had a pretty big spider on the outside of his tent last year and he flipped out. He grabbed a hammer to kill it with and just ended up putting a huge hole in his tent. It sucked for him because he ended up sleeping in his car all weekend. But we had a pretty good laugh about it with him.
The spiders are fast as hell. I absolutely hate spiders but I realize that i'm outside and there isn't much I can do about it.
I've also never had a mosquito bite in all the years I've been.
In the last two years I've been there, I've hardly seen a fly or a bee, much less a mosquito.
You hardly see any bees anymore, but that's a whole 'nother troubling situation I won't get into here.
I don't think I've ever had a mosquito bite at Roo, either - I'm pretty sure they spray the hell out of those fields with pesticide before we get there.
I've only ever seen small spiders at Roo - then again, having grown up in Australia where the huntsman spider is a regular household guest, I guess my perspective on what constitutes 'small' is probably a little skewed.
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Never have i been bitten by a squiter at roo. That's a good thing. and this will be my 8th visit to the farm. so no worries on them, spiders are there but not real heavy in numbers.
No mosquitos - don't worry. And have never seen a spider but as they say, you are never more than 7 feet from one. However, watch out for the sharp grass. There are areas that are not freshly mowed and the grass is like razors! Also, I've seen people get infections from the cuts. Avoid at all costs, especially if the shit is wet.
I think the pesticides they use irritate some people, so be aware. I like the idea of using a tarp as a floor under the canopy as a way to minimize walking through the grass. Just gotta be careful of any rain causing puddling.
I am not a fan of spiders. I do understand how important they are as far as controlling populations of certain insects and so forth, so I am not about smashing the little buggers, but I will freak if one tries to cuddle up with me while I am laying in my tent. I will be the wacko in VIP spraying around the perimeter of my tent with a mint or lavender oil and water solution. Eco friendly, won't hurt the critters but they do not like it and will not go near it. Now, I am not sure what I am going to do about the wolverines...
i'm terrified of spiders. thanks for the mint/lavender oil and water idea!
Yeah, it's bad enough having to slather on all of the sunscreen, having to spray oily bug repellent would piss me off. Last year, I wasn't sure if it was a fluke season or not (apparently not by the replies of this thread), but mosquitoes weren't a problem in the least for me. If they were around, they were busy biting the other 100,000 people on the farm.
im wondering if we need mosquito netting for the cicadas? even maybe one of those ultra cool mosquito hats. im actually not joking...if the cicadas are flying into us...its would be nice to have a netting around the face
I am not a fan of spiders. I do understand how important they are as far as controlling populations of certain insects and so forth, so I am not about smashing the little buggers, but I will freak if one tries to cuddle up with me while I am laying in my tent. I will be the wacko in VIP spraying around the perimeter of my tent with a mint or lavender oil and water solution. Eco friendly, won't hurt the critters but they do not like it and will not go near it. Now, I am not sure what I am going to do about the wolverines...
Please feel free to spray my area of VIP with that also!! I've seen some pretty huge spiders (not huntsman size though...) at Roo and lots of little fast ones. They make me a nervous wreck..... Wolverines I can deal with
I always bring bug spray and citronella but never ever use it.
I am not a fan of spiders. I do understand how important they are as far as controlling populations of certain insects and so forth, so I am not about smashing the little buggers, but I will freak if one tries to cuddle up with me while I am laying in my tent. I will be the wacko in VIP spraying around the perimeter of my tent with a mint or lavender oil and water solution. Eco friendly, won't hurt the critters but they do not like it and will not go near it. Now, I am not sure what I am going to do about the wolverines...
Please feel free to spray my area of VIP with that also!! I've seen some pretty huge spiders (not huntsman size though...) at Roo and lots of little fast ones. They make me a nervous wreck..... Wolverines I can deal with
I always bring bug spray and citronella but never ever use it.
I just found a 16oz bottle of Eucalyptus oil for half price on Amazon. All I need now is a white jumpsuit and a backpack sprayer. Will do campsite spider barriers for donations of beer/corn/whatevs.
Post by franklinresident on May 9, 2011 15:41:35 GMT -5
1. There are NO Camel Spiders anywhere near Tennessee. I have to assume that someone is wanting to toy with a few of you. Camel Spiders are found in the Middle East - and they aren't even spiders.
The "bad" spiders we have a problem with are the Brown Recluse - but a field is not their typical habitat. They usually live in woodpiles, sheds, closets, garages, and other places that are dry and generally undisturbed.
2. Tennessee has plenty of mosquitoes - but you'll typically not have a big issue with them unless you live near some stagnant water.
3. The cicadas last emerged in Nashville on May 7th. They will be around for about 5 weeks. You may see a few of them remaining, when you arrive - but not many. By the way, they were last here, in Nashville, in 1998. See CicadaInvasion.com, created by a Nashville ad agency, for a big laugh - as well as Cicada related stuff you can purchase.
4. The insects that are the biggest issue in Tennessee - for someone camping in the middle of a field - are ticks and chiggers. It seems I heard that they spray the Bonnaroo fields with an insecticide - so that may explain why you don't hear of many insect problems. If you want to be safe - spray yourself with Off Deep Woods Sportsmen [30% DEET] - about every 8 hours.
5. One other thing you can do is have a CLOSE friend do a "tick check" on the parts of your body that you can't see.
1. There are NO Camel Spiders anywhere near Tennessee. I have to assume that someone is wanting to toy with a few of you. Camel Spiders are found in the Middle East - and they aren't even spiders.
The "bad" spiders we have a problem with are the Brown Recluse - but a field is not their typical habitat. They usually live in woodpiles, sheds, closets, garages, and other places that are dry and generally undisturbed.
2. Tennessee has plenty of mosquitoes - but you'll typically not have a big issue with them unless you live near some stagnant water.
3. The cicadas last emerged in Nashville on May 7th. They will be around for about 5 weeks. You may see a few of them remaining, when you arrive - but not many. By the way, they were last here, in Nashville, in 1998. See CicadaInvasion.com, created by a Nashville ad agency, for a big laugh - as well as Cicada related stuff you can purchase.
4. The insects that are the biggest issue in Tennessee - for someone camping in the middle of a field - are ticks and chiggers. It seems I heard that they spray the Bonnaroo fields with an insecticide - so that may explain why you don't hear of many insect problems. If you want to be safe - spray yourself with Off Deep Woods Sportsmen [30% DEET] - about every 8 hours.
5. One other thing you can do is have a CLOSE friend do a "tick check" on the parts of your body that you can't see.
Yes this is all correct, but I've never seen mosquitos, ticks or chiggers at Bonnaroo.
Post by franklinresident on May 9, 2011 19:31:58 GMT -5
You can be absolutely certain that chiggers and ticks are present on the farm - probably in the hundreds of thousands. Most of them are either dead, due to chemicals that have been liberally applied, or you simply haven't been one of the people who has been affected by them (or didn't realize you had, at the time).
If you live east of the Mississippi River - deer ticks are almost certainly in your own back yard. You won't see a small deer tick (0.078 in diameter) unless it has latched on to your skin - and even then it's very hard to see, as the small ones are only 0.078" in diameter.
If you live anywhere within 500 miles of Nashville - you have chiggers right out your front door. It's almost impossible to see them without a powerful magnifying glass. On average they are only 0.007" in diameter.
If you don't spend much extended time outdoors, other than the occasional music festival - you probably have never been effected by them. However, I'm here to tell you that if you spend some time among them - they can really mess up your day.
Most who have contracted Lyme disease from ticks live in the North - so if you drive South, your odds of dodging the disease actually improves.
As for chiggers, if you have spent time camping or hiking in fields you have probably had chiggers munch on you - and caused a few red welps, primarily below your waist, that REALLY itched. They love ankles. You probably blamed your welps on the lowly mosquito - but the chigger was probably the culprit.
By the way, I chuckle when person after person attributes hot weather and even bugs to little 'ol Manchester. I can assure you that if you make a habit of camping or spending long hours in the rural outdoors - almost anywhere - you'll find that Manchester isn't that unique, as it relates to what mother nature offers (good and bad).
Will do campsite spider barriers for donations of beer/corn/whatevs. 
