How bad are the bugs in the Upper Peninsula?
  Michigan Upper Peninsula is known quite well for its spring and summer bugs,
insects and pests- as well as its winter snowfall. How do the two compliment one
another?
Here is what's up for the 2009 bug season
Updated:
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Moisture is ideal spawning grounds for bugs and insects. More moisture... more
bugs. If this past winter is any indication on how much moisture we may acquire
by middle Spring- and the rain season, you can just about bet it'll be a moderate to high insect index for the 2009 tourist season.
There's no shortage of moisture in our forests now.
It's too early to tell. However, if April showers become more consistent, that could
easily add
to our current moisture levels and thus increase our bug and insect index considerably.
Constant evaporation brought on by dry wind-swept days will assist in depleting
acquired moisture levels and hopefully will keep pesky bugs at bay. So far, I'm
unhappy to report, the U.P. bug outlook appears unfavorable at this time.
It's all about how much rainfall we receive and the process of evaporation
throughout the weeks ahead. And we've got a ton of moisture on our hands.
So far and primarily due to a late, heavy accumulation of snowfall throughout
February and March, I expect we'll experience a moderate to high bug index.
I think we'll see water water everywhere for some time... the perfect spawning
grounds for pesky insects.
Keep close watch as we approach the Spring bug and insect season now stepping up
to the starting line in the next several weeks.
Remember, it's still early in the season. Make sure to visit again soon
for further bug and insect updates.
To get a good grip on understanding our bug index compilations, and/or to
learn how to create your own bug and insect index, proceed to
see our
gauge your own bug and insect index. It's easy, fun and a great way to
determine your next outdoor bug and insect index level- no matter where you live
and play among annoying bugs and insects.
Bug & Insect Tips & Information
 Those
Pesky Flies
You may meet the pesky
stable fly while visiting the Upper Peninsula. Here's a few tips you should
to know.
Insect
Repellent Tips
Here are a few helpful tips for using insect repellants.
A
Guide to creating your own bug and insect index
Create your own seasonal bug and insect index for your next vacation travel
plans.
Bug & Insect Resources On The Web
Bugging Out *
Here are tricks for keeping mosquitoes, deer flies and no-see-ums from sending you off the deep end.
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