Now that we’re finally starting to see some cooler temperatures in the South, it doesn’t seem so ridiculous to load up your kayak, put on your hiking boots and throw a tent in the trunk. Camping trips are one of the distinct joys of fall, when it’s not too hot to sit around the fire and you can look forward to crisp mornings in the woods.
But the one thing everyone hates about camping is the never-ending bug battle. Mosquitos, ants, ticks and more plague innocent campers who want to enjoy their s’mores and lake views in peace. You can’t avoid bugs entirely when you’re camping (it is the outdoors after all!), but utilizing things like bug tents and sealed coolers can certainly cut down on these unwanted party crashers.
You’ve been spending long days outdoors. Grilling in the backyard, hiking your favorite trail, or maybe just chilling by the pool. It’s a good time. Until the next morning, when you wake up with a few bumps on your arm that definitely weren’t there before you went to bed. Now the guessing game begins: Is it a …
Ah, summer. Sunshine, cookouts, hikes, beach days… and bugs. Lots of bugs. If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes outside and come back covered in itchy welts, you already know why bug spray is a summer essential. But have you ever stopped to wonder, “How does bug spray work?” It’s easy to chalk it …
Did you really soak in the summer if you didn’t have a picnic? There’s nothing better than spending a sunny afternoon outside with some good food and a cold drink. But while you’re focused on firing up the grill and mixing lemonade, some nosy neighbors may be plotting their attack. Pests have a knack for …
