How to Protect Yourself From Insect Bites & Stings

There are a lot of creeping, crawling, and flying critters out there that see you as either a threat or as food – or both. There is a pretty good chance that you will be bitten or stung once in a while. You can reduce your chances of that next unpleasant insect encounter just by changing the way you dress and behave. Here are some precautions that you can take to help you beat the bugs:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Long Sleeves
• Long Pants
• Shoes & Socks

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   Avoid Mosquitoes:

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   Don’t go outside during dusk and dawn. More mosquitoes are flying and biting during these times.

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   Get rid of standing water in your yard. Mosquitoes breed and lay their eggs in it.

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   Wear heavy long sleeves, long pants, and socks outdoors, since mosquitoes can bite right through thin fabric.

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   Avoid Insects that Sting:

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   Don’t look or smell like a flower. This means no brightly colored clothing, no perfumes, lotions, scented soaps, hair products, or other fragrant cosmetics.

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   Don’t go barefoot outside, especially on clover-covered lawns and flowering fields.

8. Do not swat at insects. Quick movements provoke bees, hornets, and wasps to sting. Just walk slowly away from the buzz.

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   Don’t leave sweet food or sweet drinks uncovered or unattended outdoors. You could swallow a nasty surprise.

[badtea]

on 12/12/2009 Great tips for avoiding insect bites and stings! I will pass this on to my girlfriend who gets bitten by mosquitoes all the time. 5* and recommendation.

[majesticdevotio]

on 12/9/2009 Steps three and nine are really good tips.

[jswana]

on 11/29/2009 Thanks for sharing how to protect yourself from insect bites. this is quite important. jswana 5* and a recommendation.

[rosekolowinski]

on 11/12/2009 Good tips! Love the pictures. Some people swear vanilla keeps the insects away, but I've never tried it. Thanks for sharing.

[goodselfme]

on 11/12/2009 Good ways to protect yourself from insect bites and stings.