Bug Report May 2023 – Central Sea of Cortez

First half of May, 2023

In general the issue at most anchorages has been bobos. Bees are surprisingly absent in most places, even the more notorious spots. It seems likely that the continued cool weather, coupled with dewy nights, has provided the bees with enough water nearby that they don’t need to venture out the boats to get it. Paper wasps seem more prevalent, however, but are not very interested in causing trouble unless you lean against one in your cockpit.

Monserrat – Yellowstone
Bobos are particularly bad here

Isa Carmen – Marquer
Bobos are a nuisance
No bees currently

Isla Carmen – Salinas
Almost no bugs to speak of, even at dusk on the beach

Isla Danzante – Honeymoon
Some bobos, but no bees yet

Islas Coronados – NW Anchorage
Just a handful of bees, not aggressive at all. No bobos.