Choose your outfit wisely to avoid becoming a target. Light coloured clothing is key, since many insects are attracted to dark colours. Long sleeves and pants will also give you extra protection.
STEP 2
Avoid wearing scents
Choose unscented toiletries, including perfume, hair products or deodorant. The better you smell, the more insects you’ll attract.
STEP 3
Use repellent
Use a bug repellent to deter them. If you’re uncomfortable applying repellent to your face, try spraying it inside your hat, or on a bandana that you can wear around your neck or on your head.
STEP 4
Put up a screen house
Include a screen house in your camp set-up. They’re easy to pack and versatile, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal or relaxation time without the constant interruption of unwanted visitors.
STEP 5
Light up repellant candles, lamps, and lanterns
Look for both feature and function with your light sources by choosing ones that specifically repel insects.
STEP 6
Choose the right tent
Don’t lose sleep because of a buzzy intruder. Look for tents that have No-see-um mesh to keep the bugs outside, where they belong.
