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What is the mosquito and tse tse scene in March for Dande?
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Do I need to bring repellent?
 
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No, your personality should do just fine.


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No, your personality should do just fine.


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How about contributing to these forums in a constructive sense like posting a hunt report etc... instead of going around and harassing people for whatever reason.Why don`t you stop harassing me?
 
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I would certainly bring repellent and I would also take anti-malarial meds.
 
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How about contributing to these forums in a constructive sense like posting a hunt report etc... instead of going around and harassing people for whatever reason.


Good advice. You should be guided by your own words.


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I never harassed anyone in my entire life.YOU are the one doing the harassing.
 
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Hard to believe guys cant do a post with out getting smart ass remarks for other people. What is gained by any of this other then starting fights on a great hunting site.
 
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Never been to Dande but my recommendation for repellant is far and away "Avon Skin So Soft". Get the stuff with the SPF and insect repellant. You can get bottles and wipes, I'd recommend both. Use the bottles in camp and have some wipes in your pack.

I hunted Uganda in October where Tse Tses and Mosquitos were a problem. I had no problems with bites. The PH was using 100% Deet and was bitten often until I gave him some Avon.

There are some other threads on here that say the same thing so thanks to those posters for the info.

Have a great hunt!
 
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My experience is that the mosies will be bad in March. But the malaria carrying variety only comes out at night. The Tse Tse's were there but they seemed to be localized into small areas. Walk a hundred yards and they are gone.

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I have also used the Avon Skin So Soft and liked it. tu2
 
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I think it is a good idea to take the Avon product whenever you go. Worst case you don't need it and leave it with your PH. I seem to remember ticks being abundant that time of the year. Get your doctor to prescribe Doxy for you. I hunted in the Plumtree area one year in March and will never forget the roads. The elephants had walked the roads during the rains and the potholes were unbelievable. Got stung by a scorpion to boot. That trip was enough to convince me I preferred July.
Good luck!
 
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I never harassed anyone in my entire life.YOU are the one doing the harassing.


And he is actually bat shit crazy enough to actually believe that...



 
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I give my opinion on any subject and if you dont agree with it or like me fine.When you seek out and follow an individual so you can purposely insult or offend them repeatedly then you are harassing that individual-such as you are doing here and have been doing to me for years,surestrike.
 
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I do not know the history here but it does not really matter. Can't a guy ask a legitimate question while planning an upcoming safari? I thought that was supposed to be one of the main purposes of this forum. If you want to take a shot at the guy...send him a PM. This is not high school where bullying wins you the respect of your pears. We are supposed to be gentlemen.
 
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George, the flies and mosquitos will most certainly harass you in March in the Valley. As noted, best to take repellent and make sure you're on a good regimen of anti-malarial meds.
 
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That kind of harassment is welcome-well almost.I am thinking that unlike the drier months,mosquitoes will be out all day long just like they are at night.
 
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When you have been the target of his psychotic ramblings, or endured his crazy bullshit posts, then you may, and I emphasize may, be qualified to make your claim that he is being bullied. Shit-A-Way has brought the wrath of the majority down on himself and I would surmise it will continue. Until that time I would suggest that you search his posts and don't worry about his "feelings". the bullshit from Shit-for-Brains since the beginning of his posts you can feel free to endure his psychotic rants
 
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you are at the end of the rains, everything is green. water and puddles abound what to you think homer
 
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I was in East Dande in April a couple years back and it wasn't bad at all. For some of you guys he's asking a legitimate question so no need for being A holes...
There's a Tetse check station at the bottom of the escarpment as you enter the Valley.
I took protection but I can say i had NO problem with either. Obviously, you need to take and be on Malaria meds, but I had very very few Mosquitos or Tetse's
I was in a camp right by a low spot with water..point being i would have thought Mosquitos would have been worse.
I was fortunate and got a nice Elephant, so i hope you have great luck George.
 
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Dutch:

There has to be a certain level of truth in humour, or it's just not funny.

That was freakin' hilarious!
 
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Another thing. Why would you not take repellant and sunscreen no matter what? It takes up no room, doesn't weigh anything and is worth its weight in gold in any camp.
 
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More important than insect repellant is BAYTICOL.

This is for ticks ! The little buggers we call "pepper ticks " will leave you with months of itching and scratching and embarrassingly they always seem to migrate to the groin so you end up continuously scratching your nether regions.

It can be bought in Southern Africa from various outlets including pharmacies farming co-ops and hunting stores.

I deem this as essential shit for anyone going out into the bush
 
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One other thing you might consider. As a precaution for ticks and tsetses, I bought a pint of 36.8% permethrin on Amazon, the kind used to mix up termite spray. I diluted it to 1/2 percent, soaked our hunting clothes in a Rubbermaid, and hung them out to dry.It's way cheaper than the premixed spray bottles, and you get a lot more product into the fabric. It will last a number of washings, and I did not get a single tick the whole trip, and no fly bites.

It imparted a slight odor, and if it bothers you can wash your clothes before packing them. I didn't bother, and was not bothered.
 
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I do not know the history here but it does not really matter. Can't a guy ask a legitimate question while planning an upcoming safari? I thought that was supposed to be one of the main purposes of this forum. If you want to take a shot at the guy...send him a PM. This is not high school where bullying wins you the respect of your pears. We are supposed to be gentlemen.


Do a search on the little shit head.



 
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I do not know the history here


Nuff Said!

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