It’s no secret that mosquitos can ruin a camping trip, especially if you go camping unprepared. So, how exactly do you mosquito-proof your campsite, you might ask?
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, I’m here to help provide solutions. In this article, instead of giving you 10 or 20 different ways to get rid of these blood suckers, I am going to keep it simple with these 5 simple ways to mosquito-proof your campsite.
Without further ado, let’s jump into the article:
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5 Simple Ways to Mosquito-Proof Your Campsite
#1. Use Mosquito sprays with Deet
This method is one of the simplest ways to mosquito-proof your campsite. The most common types of mosquito repellents use DEET. One of the more popular brands is OFF. Just a regular spritz of bug spray can help to keep mosquitos, ticks, and other biting insects at bay. Just be sure to wash your hands with soap, water, and dry off with a towel after applying bug spray to ensure you don’t get it in your eyes or mouth. Here is the link for off. https://amzn.to/3xg6Zuc
#2. The Thermacell
One way to mosquito-proof your campsite is to use Thermacell products. Thermacell products use heat to activate a repellent that keeps mosquitos away within a 15-20 ft. radius, depending on which product you’re using. Two models are battery powered. The rest use butane or, in the case of the Backpacker model, pressurized backpacking stove fuel canisters with a mix of butane and propane. They’re silent and odorless, so you just turn them on and wait for them to heat up. They take about 10 minutes to reach the maximum coverage area. I have used Thermacell products since 2018 and I absolutely love them! Here is the link. https://amzn.to/3QgxDw0
Let it Burn
#3. Burn Some Candles and Incense
One of the best ways to mosquito-proof your campsite is to burn some candles or incense. You can find several brands made specifically for warding off mosquitos. Candles will burn longer but, using incense sticks seems to work better for me. The Murphy’s mosquito sticks are widely considered to be the best out there. They come in both DEET and DEET-Free varieties.
Do your part
#4. Make sure your scent doesn’t attract mosquitos
Unfortunately, certain people are just more attractive to mosquitos based on their genetics. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to combat that. Don’t make the problem worse by using floral or fragrant soaps, deodorants, colognes, and perfumes. Also, avoid drinking alcohol or exercising during peak mosquito times (dawn and dusk). Drinking or exercising raises your metabolic rate and body temperature, making you a mosquito magnet! Exercising also releases lactic acid and makes you sweat-two more things’ mosquitos love.
Avoid Stagnant water
#5. Locate a dry Campsite (If all possible)
Starting from the beginning, once you unload from your car or set down your pack for the evening, you need to choose a proper campsite.
When choosing one that mosquitos won’t flock to, try to find one that is away from any stagnant water. These puddles that don’t have any water flowing in and out of them are prime locations for female mosquitos to lay their eggs.
If you have already reserved a campsite, then you won’t have a choice. You will probably have a place that is marked out where the blood suckers want you to stake your tent, and you have to hope that they have laid out the grounds well.
And there you have it. These 5 simple ways will help you mosquito-proof your campsite and make your next camping experience more enjoyable. Which method did you find that was most helpful? Please share your comments down below.
-CT