How To Prevent Mosquito Bites While Camping?

Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus

Apply repellent to exposed skin and clothing as directed

Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks

Choose light-colored, loose-fitting clothing

Treat clothing and gear with permethrin

Sleep in a tent with intact mesh screens

Keep tent doors and zippers closed

Use a mosquito net if needed

Camp away from standing water

Avoid setting up near marshes, ponds, or wet brush

Use a fan in sleeping areas when possible

Avoid peak mosquito times at dawn and dusk

Eliminate nearby puddles and water containers

Use citronella candles or mosquito coils only in safe, ventilated areas

Check and repair holes in tents, screens, and nets

Shower and change clothes after sweating

Avoid strong fragrances that may attract insects

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