I Grew Up in Alaska. Trust Me, I Know Mosquitoes. These Hacks Actually Work.

Summer means longer days, epic adventures, and more time outside. It also means mosquito season. I grew up in Alaska—I know mosquitoes.

But even if you live in the Lower 48, if it feels like mosquitoes are getting worse, you’re not imagining it. Some experts say warmer temperatures, more rainfall, and shifting weather patterns are helping mosquito populations thrive in many parts of the country. And yes, mosquitoes are a menace in all 50 states.

Continue reading to learn more about staying the mosquitoes away, written by Madison Dapcevich.

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I Grew Up in Alaska. Trust Me, I Know Mosquitoes. These Hacks Actually Work.

Summer means longer days, epic adventures, and more time outside. It also means mosquito season. I grew up in Alaska—I know mosquitoes.

Continue reading to learn more about staying the mosquitoes away, written by Madison Dapcevich.

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Madison Dapcevich is an associate editor at Outside.

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Madison Dapcevich is an associate editor at Outside.

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Madison Dapcevich

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July 16, 2026

| 5 min read

I Grew Up in Alaska. Trust Me, I Know Mosquitoes. These Hacks Actually Work.

Summer means longer days, epic adventures, and more time outside. It also means mosquito season. I grew up in Alaska—I know mosquitoes.

Continue reading to learn more about staying the mosquitoes away, written by Madison Dapcevich.

Editor

Madison Dapcevich

Madison Dapcevich is an associate editor at Outside.

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Madison Dapcevich

Madison Dapcevich is an associate editor at Outside.

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.