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Tips for keeping bugs away in the great outdoors

September 2010 RV Travel Comforts by Rich Howard

Whether you're RVing, camping, hiking, tailgating or barbequing, bugs can take a lot of the fun out of your outdoor activities.

When it comes to keeping bugs away while you're enjoying outdoor activities, experts suggest using several methods for maximum effectiveness. For example, avoiding scented soaps, body lotions, shampoos and other hair products may help, but this method is even more effective when paired with using insect repellent or other natural bug deterrents and wearing long-sleeved clothing.

Natural products believed to help keep bugs away include spraying vinegar, eating onions and/or garlic, taking zinc or vitamin B supplements and using coconut soap or coconut oil.

Natural products available through Camping World include Kids Herbal Armor, the Coleman SkinSmart Go Ready Pen and All Natural Tick Guard.
Experts suggest insect repellents with DEET for maximum effectiveness to keep mosquitoes and ticks away.

Using citronella candles or products like Repel Camp Fogger may also be helpful.

Once lit, PIC Mosquito Coils burn for five to seven hours to keep bugs away as well.
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