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    How to beat the bugs

    6 STEPS

    Fresh air? Check! Sunshine? Check! Mosquitos, horseflies and wasps? Check! Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than discomfort from bug bites.

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED

    Step

    Dress appropriately

    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

    Avoid wearing scents

    Choose unscented toiletries, including perfume, hair products or deodorant. The better you smell, the more insects you’ll attract. 

    Step

    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

    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

    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

    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.