Insect Repellant
If you have ever gone camping and forgotten to take insect repellant chances are you regretted it. It is an absolutely awful feeling to be out in the wilderness and constantly being harassed by mosquitoes and other insects. And avoiding a few nuisance bites isn’t the only reason to protect yourself with insect repellant. Mosquitoes can carry … Keep Reading → any number of dangerous diseases including West Nile Virus. We also need to protect ourselves against ticks, which may present a danger of lime disease. The need for insect repellant when camping and hiking is undeniable; the only question is what type to use. There are a variety of chemical based brands sold in stores and online. Some people prefer to use some of the natural alternatives such as clove oil or lemongrass oil. Whether or not these are as effective as the chemical based versions is the subject of much debate. If you would like to try a natural alternative it’s a good idea to test it while at home to see if it seems to work for you. Once you find something that works, stick with it.
