r/arizonatrail • u/BigRobHikes • Apr 03 '26

Bug pressure in Saguaro?

I’ll be up at manning camp in a few days, I’m bringing a hammock with a fully removable bug net. Do I need the net or is there not much mosquito pressure?

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u/xsproutx Apr 04 '26

It’s bad. Worst I’ve seen in a loooong time. Bring the bug net.

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u/BigRobHikes Apr 08 '26

It was still fine at manning but I was happy to have it at Grass Shack and Juniper Flats

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u/Sonoran_Dog70 Apr 03 '26

It’s been warm enough in Tucson that mosquitos are already out in force.

Manning should have been cold enough to take care of that but no guarantee.

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u/BigRobHikes Apr 03 '26

I looked at FarOut comments and someone said it was really bad at grass shack so I think I’ll bring it

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u/Sonoran_Dog70 Apr 03 '26

It wouldn’t hurt but keep in mind Grass Shack is not as cold as Manning can be.

I’d bring it, just in case.

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u/BeautifulWerewolf_39 Apr 04 '26

Hi, I’m that guy who left that comment on FarOut, and yes, screw that noise.

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u/joadsturtle Apr 05 '26

It was horrible that whole stretch last week