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