Camping with Bugs, Pests, and Wild Animals
Learn about camping with bugs, pests, and wildlife, including mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, ants, chiggers, mice, bears, snakes, and other pesky pests.
A Better Alternative to Citronella Oil
If you can't stand the smell of citronella oil, but you need a natural mosquito repellent, try a combination of vanilla and lemongrass oil. Often seen as a better alternative to citronella oil, mosquitoes are known to hate both vanilla and lemongrass. It's a natural mosquito repellent combination that smells a lot better than citronella.
Do I Need Bear Spray for Camping?
If you plan to visit an area where bears exist, then you may need bear spray for camping. If you plan to camp in an area where grizzly bear are known to live, then absolutely you will need bear spray. Even if you are visiting an area...
Is it Safe to Camp With Cows?
Yes, it's generally safe to camp with cows in the area. As long you refrain from following them, touching them, or provoking them in any way, they'll leave you alone. Problems usually occur when people try to shoo cattle...
How Do You Get Rid of Fire Ants in a Campsite?
Fire ants can be a problem when camping in open, sunny areas with grass. You're more likely to encounter them when camping on grasslands, fields, or large grassy areas like fairgrounds. How do you get rid of fire ants in a campsite...
How to Keep Mice Out of Your RV
The best way to keep mice out of your RV is to camp in places where people don't normally camp. Otherwise, mice are smart critters and they'll remember a camper the next time they see one. How to keep mice out of your RV is to...
How to Avoid Chiggers While Camping
Chiggers are tiny red mites that you can barely see with the naked eye. How to avoid chiggers while camping depends on the clothing you wear, the repellents you use, and knowing what places to avoid...
How Do I Keep Ticks Away From My Campsite?
Ticks don't come crawling over to your campsite like other pests. They grab on to your clothing and skin when you brush against tall grasses and bushes. They are far more prevalent in the warmer months. They are a problem even...
Do I Have to Worry About Bears When Boondocking?
No, you will not have to worry about bears when boondocking. Stories of bears attacking campers are overblown by movies and television shows for dramatic effect. Grizzly bear attacks occur in Alaska and Canada, and very rare in the Lower 48...
Keeping Mosquitoes Away From Your Camp
Nothing ruins a nighttime campfire more than a swarm of mosquitoes. You'd rather focus on the fire, the stars, and the conversation with friends and family. But those little blood suckers are relentless. So, how do you keep mosquitoes...
How to Keep Bugs From Getting Into Your RV
Probably 99% of the insects that find their way into your RV are flying insects. Common houseflies, gnats, mosquitoes, and moths are the most common. You can keep bugs from getting into your RV using a variety of techniques...
