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RV Camping And Eight Tips For A Bug Free Summer
RV Camping can mean bugs. Lots of bugs and
especially mosquitoes! No need to ruin your camping experience by becoming a meal for an
insect. Enjoy this article with eight tips for a bug free summer and frustrating the
mosquitoes.
By Brian Aw
(NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a
great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against
mosquitoes will not only make your summer more enjoyable, it will help prevent you and
your family from getting annoying and sometimes dangerous bug bites.
As a family physician, I recommend the following tips for a bug free summer.
- Stay Scent-Free. Avoid using scented soaps, lotions and shampoos.
- Gear Up. Cover your skin as completely as possible. This may be challenging by
the beach, but when possible wear long sleeves, pants and socks.
- Be Colour Conscious. Mosquitoes are attracted to blue, so avoid this colour and
stick to neutral colours.
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- Use Repellent. Repellents containing DEET are most effective for areas with heavy
mosquito or tick infestation.
- Alternative Repellents. When applied frequently, citronella-based repellents can
provide the same bug protection as products containing low concentrations of DEET. I
recommend Natrapel®, which contains 10 percent citronella to ward off bugs for up to two
hours.
- Meal Time. Be alert to the time of day when certain insects are most active such
as dawn and twilight.
- Check Point. Upon returning indoors, check your children and yourself for bites.
Treatment. Sunburn and bite treatment products should be included in every outdoor
adventurer's travel kit.
Dr. Brian Aw is a general practitioner specializing in travel medicine. For more
tips on bug bite prevention and product information visit: www.tendercorp.com/canada.
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