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