Insect Repellent

Our dedicated insect repellent section is essential for campers looking to have a successful camping trip with family and friends. We have reviewed natural insect repellents for kids and adults alike. We know the importance of protecting your skin from insects and mosquitoes when camping.

mosquito midge on the hand, piercing the skin and drinking the blood.

Insect Repellent

How To Get Rid Of Midges

The dreaded midge…Not quite a mosquito, but equally as infuriating and at times painful! This little flying insect brings mass amounts of frustration throughout the summer months across all parts of the world. So, the question is how do we keep midges at bay and prevent midges from entering our homes and gardens? The good …...

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Insect Repellent

13 Home Remedies for Mosquito Bite Relief

We all know how annoying mosquitoes can be and seeing as you’re on this page right now I’m assuming you’ve been bitten. Itchy right? Well, this article goes over a few ideas for mosquito bite relief. When you look at the anatomy of a mosquito and how they suck our blood, it’s actually pretty freaky. …...

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Home Security, Insect Repellent

How to Get rid of Mosquitoes in the House

When it comes to mosquito season you’re more than likely to run into these pests on a frequent basis. It doesn’t matter how many times you swat them away with your hand, they will keep coming back. So how do you get rid of mosquitoes in the house? Luckily there are a few tactics we …...

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Insect Repellent

Best Bug Zappers Buyer’s Guide & Reviews

Let’s face it, there’s nothing glamorous about buying mundane essentials. But an item like a bug zapper will transform life in the outdoors this summer. If you are camping, or spending your evenings outdoors, a reliable, high quality bug zapper should be high on your shopping list. We can easily spend the winter months forgetting...

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crane fly at the top of leaf

Insect Repellent

Mosquito Hawks

Have you spotted a mosquito hawk flying around your home? Maybe there’s one dancing around your head as you read this? You may be worried by these gangly legged creatures, do they sting or bite? Are they poisonous? Do they transmit diseases? You’re not alone, many people have misconceived ideas about these mysterious bugs, and...

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An image of a mosquito on white cloth about to try and bite through

Insect Repellent

Can Mosquitoes Bite Through Clothes

Can mosquitoes bite through clothes? Yes, they can if the fabric is thin enough. The thinner and tighter fitting the clothes (think yoga pants) are the worst. Mosquitoes use their mouth effectively as a needle to bite their victims. Tight-fitting clothes are effectively just thicker skin for mosquitoes, and so not a problem. Wearing...

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A woman using a mosquito repellant spray on her legs

Insect Repellent

When are Mosquitoes most active?

Mosquitoes are a massive problem around the world, some think mosquitoes just swarm and bite. But mosquitoes are actually very dangerous because of the diseases they carry, including Yellow fever and West Nile virus. Being active in the fight against mosquitoes is very important to protect yourself. It is most important to be careful...

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Insect Repellent

Skeeter Syndrome

Summer is a wonderful time of year. The days are longer, the sun is strong, the skies are blue, but unfortunately, also, the bugs are out in full force. One of the most annoying things about summer is that mosquitoes come with it. When a mosquito bites you, it causes an annoying red swelling but …...

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