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May 18, 2017 By Nicky 2 Comments

4 Things You Can Do to Keep Bugs Away While Outdoors

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This article on tips to keep bugs away and natural insect repellent  is  sponsored by Buzz Away Extreme from Quantum Health. This article contains affiliate links. Purchase through our affiliate links and we receive a small commission without any extra expense to you!

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Summer fun for us is a day at the lake where we can play in the water, hike nearby trails, and cookout. But, nothing puts a damper on outdoor fun quite like bugs, especially mosquitos. Whether you’re spending your day on the water or playing on land, I have a few tips on how to keeps bugs away to make your adventure more enjoyable. Plus I’ll tell you about the natural insect repellent that we use that doesn’t use DEET, but instead using a blend of essential oils.

Lake Rules - Enjoy Each Moment

With the mild winter temperatures we had, insects like mosquitos, ticks, and chiggers are expected to be really bad this year.  These little pests are annoying, but they also pose a health risk. In past years, the mosquito-borne Zika virus has been big news especially in southern states like Texas and Florida. In addition to Zika, mosquitos can also carry the West Nile Virus. Other insects can also pose a potential health risk or cause allergic reactions. Some ticks cause diseases like Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Fever. While Chiggers, a type of mite, cause severe skin irritation (itchiness lasting several days – similar to a poison ivy reaction).

Keep Bugs Away While Outdoors

In order to protect ourselves outdoors, we need to know where these insects like to hang out so we can take the necessary precautions.

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Where do insects like to live?

Insects love the lake areas just as much as we do. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant, standing fresh water like puddles or ponds. After they hatch, they like to rest in tall grasses and weeds. Ticks prefer humid, moist areas that are wooded or grassy. Like ticks, chiggers prefer moist, grassy areas near rivers or lakes.

Stay on the path

Avoid tall vegetation to stay away from these pests. All three of these insects like high grasses and weeds. If you brush up against tall brush, chiggers and ticks may transfer to your clothes. Mosquitos will take flight when disturbed and may find you a suitable landing area and snack.

Wear protective clothing

When you find yourself along the water’s edge in those grassy areas ticks and chiggers love, wear long sleeved shirts and pants. Opt for pants made with tightly woven fabric will help prevent chiggers from climbing through the threads. If you will be hiking or playing in these areas, tucking your pants into your socks will also help.

If you are on the water in some type of watercraft, longs pants may not be preferred, but a long sleeve shirt will help prevent mosquito bites as well as a sunburn.

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Natural Insect Repellent 

Whether on land or in the water, a quality natural insect repellent will keep the bugs away. Spray insect repellent on your exposed skin, as well as on clothing and shoes. Many people say that DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the only way to go, but I have to disagree. I don’t want to purposefully place harsh chemicals on my skin. There are some great natural insect repellents on the market that use essential oils and are just as effective at those DEET repellents. Buzz Away Extreme from Quantum Health is the most effective natural insect repellent.

natural insect repellent

Buzz Away Extreme has a safe DEET-free formula that has been proven to be as effective as 7% to 20% DEET based products. A combination of essential plant oils and other natural ingredients repels mosquitos for up to 4 hours and ticks for up to 2.5 hours. Some of the essential plant oils include:

  • Castor
  • Geranium
  • Cedarwood
  • Citronella
  • Peppermint
  • Lemongrass
Buzz Away Extreme

I like this new packaging with the individually wrapped towelettes and 3 different sized sprays.

Buzz Away Extreme comes in both a spray (2oz, 4oz, & 6oz) and towelette making it convenient to carry anywhere. The 2oz spray is also TSA compliant, so it is easy to travel with. The new individually wrapped towelettes mean are never left with dry wipes. Throw one is you purse, swim bag, or back pocket and use it anywhere  anytime.

Find Buzz Away Extreme in health food stores and Natural Grocers everywhere. You can also find them online at Quantum Health, Jet, and on Amazon.

 

Don’t let insects put a damper on family fun. There are 4 easy things you can do to keep bugs away including using a natural insect repellent.
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Filed Under: Healthy Life, Healthy Self/Family, Outdoor Family Activities, Outdoor Gear, Summer Celebrations Tagged With: all-natural, get outdoors, healthy living, natural health

About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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  1. Lindsay @ Let Me Give You Some Advice says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    This looks interesting. I like the idea of wipes rather than a spray that ends up going everywhere. I'll have to check it out.
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    • Nicky says

      May 18, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      The wipes are very handy. I dislike how sprays always tend to leak in my bag. These eliminate that problem.
      Reply

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