Protection Against Bug Bites while Camping
There’s no doubt that camping is a wonderful experience. The fresh air, the beauty of the trees, the wildlife, sleeping under the stars, it certainly is a unique experience. There are few things that can ruin a camping trip. Bad weather can ruin the fun, as well as animals ransacking your campsite for food, if you didn’t take proper precautions with it, and, of course, bugs.
Useful to the environment, annoying to your average human being, bugs are everywhere. Bug bites itch, stings hurt, and many people are annoyed by them simply flying or crawling around where they are. You can take some steps to avoid the annoyance of bugs and getting bug bites, however.
First is very obvious, wear a good bug spray. Our experiences with bug sprays all vary in what works and what doesn’t. Take some advice from other campers or try some different types out yourself to make sure you have the best protection.
Second, don’t use sweet smelling or just scented altogether hair products or perfumes. In addition, wear dark colors instead of bright and try to wear clothing that covers you well when you can. Wearing bright colors and using scented products attracts bugs and wearing clothing that exposes flesh makes it easier for bugs to get to you.
Finally, you can use insect netting around your campsite to keep the bugs out. Make sure you keep your trash and food covered and all food scraps are in the garbage, not on the ground.
Well I didn’t know that wearing bright colours at night attracted bugs! Will wear black from now on. I use lavender or eucalyptus oil on my hands and feet and this seems to keep them away!