Dealing with Bugs
July 19th, 2010 | 
Author: When it comes to outdoor activities such as camping, bugs are and always have been a bit of a pest. There is no known full solution to this problem but here are a few tips to keep you as bug free as possible.
Don’t set up camp near water
Eliminate all standing water in your campsite
Wear pale colors and avoid bright, bold or flower print clothing
Avoid using strong scented perfumes, sprays and lotions
Keep yourself cool as bugs are attracted to sweat
Cover up with long sleeve shirts and full length pants
Avoid tall grass and overly bushy areas if possible
Use insect repellent with DEET except on children as DEET may be harmful to them
Always keep food covered
Keep trash a good distance from campsite and dispose of it often
Wear a hat and a bandana on your head and neck
Coconut oil and coconut soap repels some bugs
Citrus foods, garlic and zinc secrete through your pores and repels insects
Spray bug killer around the tents and under the table
Always zip up the tents even if your just in there for a couple minutes
Now matter how careful you are, it’s impossible to avoid all bugs and insects. If you get bit or stung, you can reduce the swelling by using ice. Apply a cream such as calamine lotion for quick relief. Ticks can carry nasty diseases so avoid tall grass, cover up and check your body periodically. If a tick is found on the body they should be promptly removed and treated accordingly. If any signs of fevers, rashes or infections manifest you should report to a doctor immediately
Originally published here.
John Dee is a writer for Bornwild.info
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