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Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first? We provide the answer
By Julia Clarke last updated
Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first? We answer this common question to ensure your skin stays safe and bite free on your adventures

How to stop midge bites: 15 expert tips to help you beat the little nasties
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Our expert guide on how to stop midge bites reveals 15 tips to stay bite-free on your summer backcountry hikes and camping trips

"Take precautions now" – Coloradans warned as West Nile Virus makes an early appearance in 2024
By Julia Clarke published
2023 saw the state's worst year for West Nile virus in 20 years

The best insect repellents: keep the bugs at bay when hiking and camping
By Sian Lewis last updated
Our selection of the 10 best insect repellents for keeping the pesky bugs away in the great outdoors

Bed bugs on a backpacking trip? Here’s what you can do
By Julia Clarke published
Bed bugs love mountain huts, but getting bitten doesn’t have to spell disaster for your backpacking trip

Hikers beware: it's yellowjacket season and they're pure evil
By Julia Clarke published
Yellowjackets are a pugnacious peril of late summer hiking – here’s how to avoid them on the trail

Mosquito head net vs insect repellent for hiking
By Julia Clarke published
Should you ditch the DEET for a crime of fashion? We compare mosquito head nets vs insect repellents to help you make up your mind

7 natural insect repellents for hiking and camping
By Julia Clarke published
Looking to avoid DEET? These 7 natural insect repellents have been shown to keep some bugs at bay
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