Our bug deterrent tips

The list of bug deterrent tips below may just help you avoid sleepless nights and irritated skin. Bugs can be a real nuisance on camping trips. Horseflies in the daytime and mosquitoes in the evenings can be a big problem with bites causing itching and irritation for several days.

Below are a few tips to help keep the bugs away.

• Pitch your tent in well ventilated areas, as air movement will help deter mosquitoes.
  
• Try to avoid still (non flowing) water areas (ponds, ditches, lakes) as these are ideal breeding areas for mosquitoes.
  

• Make sure your tent has “no-see-um” mesh on the doors and windows to prevent bug entry.


• Keep your tent zipper up in the evenings to avoid getting a bedroom full of bugs.


• Wear light coloured long sleeve shirts and trousers.


• Wear socks as the ankles are prime biting points.


• Keep cool as bugs are attracted to sweat.

• Avoid using scented toiletry products.


• Use bug repellent (most contain DEET as the active ingredient against bugs. This chemical may be harmful and should not be used on children).


• Citronella candles and oil helps keep mosquitoes out of the area.


• Garlic, Zinc and Vitamin B will secrete through your pores and repel bugs.


• Coconut soap and coconut oil also helps repel mosquitoes.


• See other camping tips on the navbar for further useful hints.

Click here to move from Bug deterrent to Home page