Best Way To Keep Mosquitoes Away

  While Camping

Need to know how to keep mosquitoes away when camping?  Read on to discover the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your campsite on your next trip.

Pick The Perfect Campsite

- Avoid stagnant and standing water.  - Avoid areas that catch rainwater. - Pick a breezy spot and face tent parallel to the wind.

Invest In Mosquito Repellent Candles, Coils, Or Devices

- Burning citronella is ideal for protection from mosquitos. - A smoke free option is a mosquito repellent lantern. - Alternatively, you could burn your own essential oils on the campfire.

Use Permethrin Spray On Your Clothes And Gear

- Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent is ideal for this and can be used on everything - Clings to fabric fibers, lasting for up to 6 weeks or 6 washes.  - Doesn’t have any scent, and it won’t mark clothing

- Garlic and onions - Citrus fruits - All types of mint, including spearmint and peppermint - Use strong, minty toothpaste and mouthwashes and keep strong breath mints in your pocket to consume

Cook And Eat The Foods Mosquitoes Hate

- Look for a tent with a screen room. - Or buy a net separately that you can adapt to fit. - keep your tent firmly zipped up at all times

Buy A Tent With  Mosquito Protection

Scientists recently discovered that wearing red, orange, or black clothing makes you a mosquito magnet. To help keep them away, they say you should instead wear green, purple, blue, or white instead!

Avoid Wearing  Certain Colors

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