They’re the quintessential pest. Those little buzzing mosquitoes can quickly transform a fun hike or fishing trip into something that makes you want to hide in the car or the tent. There are some 3,000 breeds of mosquitos but only about 200 of them bite, and only the female. Still, it’s plenty to do their customary damage. Mosquitoes are attracted to our breath (carbon dioxide), body heat, and sweat. They can live an average of two months and each female can lay up to 300 eggs.
Broad protection
This stuff is amazing. You can put it on all your equipment. Keep your tent and backpack protected from mosquitoes, ticks, and spiders for 6 weeks with this long-lasting insect repellent. With Permethrin as an active ingredient, you can spray this on your equipment and hunting and camping gear and get weeks of outdoor freedom without bugs. If you live in areas with ticks, use this on your shoes, socks, boots, and waders. It won’t hurt or stain your clothing or gear.
Double trouble for pests
There’s a reason this mosquito repellent is famous for spraying away the biting flies and chiggers. Camping, cooking over the fire, hiking to the river, catching fish, are all outdoor adventures the whole family can enjoy. Except when you’re inundated by pesky insects. It’s important to remember that not only are mosquito bites annoying and itchy, but they can carry some serious viruses. That’s why this repellent has 25 percent DEET – the most common insect repellent that keeps biting bugs, and even leeches, away. Make sure you always have fresh mosquito repellent with this two-pack of Deep Woods OFF!
Easy-stick solution
Even in the rain, these stickers stay effective against mosquitoes. Designed for kids, these round stickers use plant oil as their active ingredient. Made from citronella, a cousin of the lemongrass plant, these are gentle enough to use on your child’s stroller. Each container has 78 natural mosquito repellent stickers, so there are plenty to take you everywhere you want to go, without mosquitos going with you.
Fun and functional
Bright bracelets fit on ankles, handles, and are stretchy enough to use just about anywhere. If you want to keep mosquitos away and your kids don’t like when you apply repellent, these waterproof bracelets are a great solution. Not only are these brightly colors bands made to fit anyone, but they are also waterproof. These bracelets, if kept in their sealed bags when not in use, can keep mosquitoes away for up to 200 hours. A simple, natural, and fun way to fight those pests.
Plant-based ingredients
Crafted with natural essential oils, the citronella, geranium, lemongrass, as well as peppermint and rosemary, give this mosquito repellent an amazing aroma. It not only smells good but also keeps flies and gnats away from your baby. You’ll need to reapply this non-greasy repellent every few hours. No DEET, no preservatives or chemicals, and not tested on animals, this travel-size eco-friendly formula is perfect for your purse, stroller, and diaper bag.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
