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No more bug bites on the trail? We ask whether Columbia's new Insect Shield collection for hikers and campers can really repel mosquitoes, flies and other nasties
By Julia Clarke published
We speak to Columbia’s VP of Innovation to find out how the brand's Insect Shield tech protects people against biting bugs when they adventuring in the wild

What goes on first: bug spray or sunscreen? We find the answer
By Julia Clarke last updated
We ask our expert if it's bug repellent then sunscreen, or vice versa, that works best to keep your skin safe from the sun and insect bites

Hiker, 63, dies after being attacked by "stinging insects" on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker was part of a group of four that was attacked by the flying insects

Female hiker dies after being attacked by hornets on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
It's the second attack in the area in less than a week

Three hikers hospitalized after giant hornet attack in Taiwan
By Dave Golder published
New Taipei City Fire Department Fourth Brigade dispatch 15 vehicles and 32 firefighters to the scene

Could ant pheromones protect hikers and campers from ticks?
By Dave Golder published
In the battle to beat the bugs, scientists think that ants’ glands may hold the secret to creating a commercial tick repellant

"Everybody sprang into action" – search and rescue team swarmed by bees during volcano rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Officials are considering closing the hiking trail while they assess the bee situation

Zip up your tents, Coloradans – the tarantulas are coming
By Julia Clarke published
Thousands of hairy arachnids are about to begin their annual trek across southeast Colorado
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