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  1. Older Than Dirt

    Jungle camping in Central America

    A very interesting review of a book about the role of the mosquito, and of mosquitoes as a disease vector, in history: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/08/05/how-mosquitoes-changed-everything Probably worth a look for anyone going to areas where they are a major part of your life every...
  2. Older Than Dirt

    Jungle camping in Central America

    From what i have seen in southern Mexico, expect mosquitoes the size of small helicopters. A mosquito net that hangs around your hammock with airspace between net and hammock is probably needed. You will need the hammock if you stay at very cheap posadas etc as they will usually have no beds but...