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woman winces in discomfort as she is slapping her neck to kill a bug that is biting her

Hikers beware: it's yellowjacket season and they're pure evil

By Julia Clarke published

Yellowjackets are a pugnacious peril of late summer hiking – here’s how to avoid them on the trail

Hiking
One male portrait with fly net over head looking up at numerous flies circling his head in an arid area at dusk

Mosquito head net vs insect repellent for hiking

By Julia Clarke published

Should you ditch the DEET for a crime of fashion? We compare mosquito head nets vs insect repellents to help you make up your mind

Hiking
A woman applies mosquito spray to her hands during hiking

How to use insect repellent properly when you're hiking or trail running

By Julia Clarke published

We speak to an expert to get you the best insect repellent tips for hiking and running

Hiking
Hiker woman applying sun cream to protect her skin from dangerous uv sun rays high in mountains

Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first?

By Julia Clarke published

Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first? We answer this incredibly common question to make sure your skin stays safe on your wildest adventures

Hiking
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

Camping
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

Hiking
Bug in the ear

What to do when an insect enters your ear (a true story)

By Julia Clarke published

Ever wondered what to do when an insect enters your ear while camping? We got all the gory details from a real-life victim

Camping