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Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil insect repellent review: affordable, smells great and moisturizes your skin
By Sian Lewis last updated
Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil is a rogue moisturizer that turned out to be a superb, affordable insect repellent – good for midges, and nice on skin too

Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first? We provide the answer
By Julia Clarke last updated
Should you apply sunscreen or bug repellent first? We answer this common question to ensure your skin stays safe and bite free on your adventures

How to stop midge bites: 15 expert tips to help you beat the little nasties
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Our expert guide on how to stop midge bites reveals 15 tips to stay bite-free on your summer backcountry hikes and camping trips

"Take precautions now" – Coloradans warned as West Nile Virus makes an early appearance in 2024
By Julia Clarke published
2023 saw the state's worst year for West Nile virus in 20 years

What is Colorado Tick Fever – and how can you avoid it on the trail this summer?
By Julia Clarke published
Colorado Tick Fever is rare, but it’s helpful to recognize the symptoms if you’re going to be spending a lot of time outdoors

The best insect repellents: keep the bugs at bay when hiking and camping
By Sian Lewis last updated
Our selection of the 10 best insect repellents for keeping the pesky bugs away in the great outdoors

Hikers warned as mosquitoes kill 48 in Colorado this year
By Julia Clarke published
2023 is now officially the second deadliest year for the mosquito-borne virus

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
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