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Army of ants on wood

How to keep ants away from your campsite

By Julia Clarke published

Simple advice for how to keep ants away from your campsite so you can spend more time relaxing and less time shrieking

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Girl in forest using spray against mosquitoes

What is DEET, and is it safe?

By Julia Clarke published

What is DEET, and is it harmful to humans? We get all the DEETails on this common ingredient in bug sprays

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Are scorpions dangerous: Scorpions

Are scorpions dangerous? And what to do if you encounter one on the trails

By Julia Clarke last updated

Are scorpions dangerous? We take a look at this venomous arachnid to inform you about the risks and avoid any desert misadventures

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How to avoid tick bites: sign saying "beware of ticks"

How to avoid tick bites and what to do if you find one of these nasty arachnids hitching a ride

By Pat Kinsella last updated

Knowing how to avoid tick bites is important – especially in summer – as these tiny vampire arachnids pose a potential health risk if left untreated

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