During A Short Exploratory Expedition Into Northern Michigan, In May Of 2006, I Was Viscously Attacked And Literally Eaten Alive By Aggressively Swarming Black Flies!  I Was Caught Off Guard; Not Expecting A Bug Problem Early In Spring, And Never Expecting This Type And Level Of Viscous Aggressive Swarming Attack, And Feeding On One's Flesh!

These Exploratory Expeditions Are Conducted To Gain Experience And Learn From Those Experiences; To Maintain A Premium Level Of Professional Outfitting Value To Those That It Matters.  Here At Casanova's We Have a Reputation For Having The Hard-To-Find Products, Higher Grade Products, Largest Selections And In-Depth Knowledge.   Well, This Is How We Gain Some Of Our First-Hand Expertise Knowledge; At Our Own Risk!  Professionally Outfitted By Casanova's = Qualified Valued Information, Products And Support.

At The Time Of The First Attack, I Was Wishing I Had Packed Along Our Premium Headnet Hat And Jacket, Instead Of Going Through The Awful Swarming And Feeding Black Flies, And The Soon To Follow Sick Feeling That Came Over Me!  After Repeated Continual Attacks Every Time I Step Out Of The Van, I Became Disillusioned At Continuing.  The Decision To Cut The Expedition Short Came When The Continued Feeling Of Feeling Sick Got To The Point Of Concern, And I Lost The Desire To Adventure Any Further.  The Invested Time And Money To Get Up There Was Now Spent On 3 Days Instead Of The Planned 7 Day Week!

Invest Your Money Wisely And Spend The Money On Premium-Grade Netting Products.  Premium Grade Assures The Product Will Stand Up During The Packing And Travel Phase, Then Be There And Ready To Use When You Really Need It!  Functionality, Comfort And Fit Are Engineered Into Premium Grade Products.   The Premium Grade Equipment Will Last An Entire Season.  And, If Taken Care Of Properly, These Netting Products Can Last For Years, Giving A Huge Return On Your Invested Money!  You Pay For Something To Give You Something In Return.  When One Buys A Cheap Net, It Usually Is Uncomfortable And Rips Easy, (Most Times Before You Get To Use It!).  Once Ripped, The Biting Black Flies And Mosquitoes Come In!  At That Point, Not Only Did You Just Not Get Anything From Your Invested Few Dollars, But You Loose Out On Your Current Event And Immediately Run A High Risk Of Being Infected By One Of The Big Three Healthy And Life Risks!

What Is Your Time, Pleasure, Vacation, Good Health And Life Worth To You?

Equipment Specialist, World Adventurer Mr. G Casanova.

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Functions Like An Ultralight Windbreak Jacket.  Very comfortable And Does Not Look Goofy, Like A Net!

When Worn, These Jackets Look Like Good Looking Lightweight Jackets.  Defensive Protection Against Acting Insects!  These Images Do Not Give The Proper Look Of The Jackets.  You Can Wear These Jackets In Stylish Comfort.

When Reading Official Government Reports, Keep In Mind That Most People Do Not Bother With Reporting Flue-Like Symptoms After Being Bit By Bugs.  This Is Do To The Simple Fact That People Cannot Afford The Expensive Doctor Or Clinic Visit Costs Involved.  It Is Up To You, To Protect Yourself!

These Reports Can Only Be As Good As The Collected Data, Which Comes From Reported Cases.  Many Small Time Doctor Offices May Not Be Bothering Reporting Such Cases, For Various Reasons; Costs, Time, Hassels, etc..  It Is Up To You, To Protect Yourself!

We Have Noted, From Our Own Experiences And Talking With Customers, That Flue Like Symptoms Can Occur After A Mosquito Bite, And Multiple Small Black Fly Wounds. ..... It Is Up To You, To Protect Yourself!

DEET Is A Dangerous Poison And Should Only Be Used After All Warning, Precautions, Health Issues And Application Instruction Are Read And Understood.  Chemical Companies Want To Sell Volumes Of Products And Continually For Profit.  ...... It Is Up To You, To Protect Yourself!

Official U.S. Government West Nile Virus Information

West Nile Virus State Information

Most people who are infected by the the virus experience no symptoms or mild, flu-like symptoms.  Those at higher risk of developing potentially serious conditions are the elderly and those with lowered immune systems.

Wildlife Disease Information Node

Mosquitoes

NWHC/USGS Maps

USGS West Nile Maps

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are the designated federal authority charged with investigating impacts of the West Nile virus on human health.  The CDC has developed the most comprehensive database available for questions and answers on West Nile virus and human health.  Please consult the CDC's FAQ site on West Nile and human health for answers to your questions.