For the entire family, camping can be a fun and inexpensive outdoor vacation. It provides fresh air, stunning views and a chance for the family to bond. There are some downsides to vacations in the great outdoors though; pests can be a nuisance and even a danger so come prepared and know what to avoid.
Wasps are a species that includes yellow jackets and bees and they're common in warm climates. In trees and under overhangs is where they would nest in the late spring and early summer. Sometimes, it is even more dangerous if they nest in the ground because it is particularly hard to see. They're attracted to sugar, cooking meat and other human product odors such as perfume and hairspray. They may not be aggressive, but it can make for a painful situation if a nest is upset.
The first thing to do is keep an eye out for nests which look like honeycomb cells. There will usually be a few flying around the outside. The wasps will fly away without harm to you if you were to knock down a small and newly developed nest. However, if the nest is large and has many layers then stay clear and don't bother it since doing so will lead to getting stung. Pack a can of wasp spray if you are particularly afraid or allergic of these pests.
Your camping experience can also be ruined by another common pest known as the mosquito. Mosquitos sting you to feed off your blood, unlike wasps that sting as a defense mechanism. Aside from being more annoying than harmful, you can also only contract a disease or an illness in the remote areas.
To repel mosquitos, there are many products available and you should bring supplies with you since most of the time, nothing will be available at the campsite. For repelling these pests, sprays and lotions that contain deet are the most effective. Also available are less effective and all natural sprays and lotions. Citronella candles should be used along with topical products to ensure the least amount of contact although it can also help deflect them.
Ticks are best avoided by wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts especially if you'll be brushing against foliage and they are most common in wooded areas. More annoying than anything else are ticks but there is still a chance of contracting Lyme disease.
Since dangerous spiders prefer these as dwellings, stay away from dark, dank, and secluded areas. Most people will not intentionally come into contact with any spider but be especially careful if you see a Black Widow, Brown Recluse or Violin Spider.
Taking a vacation in the great outdoors is certainly enjoyable but be aware of the pests that can dampen your trip.
Wasps are a species that includes yellow jackets and bees and they're common in warm climates. In trees and under overhangs is where they would nest in the late spring and early summer. Sometimes, it is even more dangerous if they nest in the ground because it is particularly hard to see. They're attracted to sugar, cooking meat and other human product odors such as perfume and hairspray. They may not be aggressive, but it can make for a painful situation if a nest is upset.
The first thing to do is keep an eye out for nests which look like honeycomb cells. There will usually be a few flying around the outside. The wasps will fly away without harm to you if you were to knock down a small and newly developed nest. However, if the nest is large and has many layers then stay clear and don't bother it since doing so will lead to getting stung. Pack a can of wasp spray if you are particularly afraid or allergic of these pests.
Your camping experience can also be ruined by another common pest known as the mosquito. Mosquitos sting you to feed off your blood, unlike wasps that sting as a defense mechanism. Aside from being more annoying than harmful, you can also only contract a disease or an illness in the remote areas.
To repel mosquitos, there are many products available and you should bring supplies with you since most of the time, nothing will be available at the campsite. For repelling these pests, sprays and lotions that contain deet are the most effective. Also available are less effective and all natural sprays and lotions. Citronella candles should be used along with topical products to ensure the least amount of contact although it can also help deflect them.
Ticks are best avoided by wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts especially if you'll be brushing against foliage and they are most common in wooded areas. More annoying than anything else are ticks but there is still a chance of contracting Lyme disease.
Since dangerous spiders prefer these as dwellings, stay away from dark, dank, and secluded areas. Most people will not intentionally come into contact with any spider but be especially careful if you see a Black Widow, Brown Recluse or Violin Spider.
Taking a vacation in the great outdoors is certainly enjoyable but be aware of the pests that can dampen your trip.
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