7 Tips For Camping Pest Free In Missouri- The 2021 Guide

When you go camping this year you don’t need unwanted pests creating frustrations or fears during your outdoor experience. We put together some tips for camping pest free in Missouri. This camping guide from Around The Clock Pest Control will give you the top five professional tips on camping pest free this year.

2-Part Missouri Camping Guide For Living Pest Free 

You get outside camping for many reasons and bugs are not one of them. Some outdoor pests may wind up making your camping trip more stressful than need be. If getting stung wasn’t bad enough, what about other insects that bite like midges, ticks, fleas, and mosquitos. Some of these insects (like mosquitos and ticks) may end up leaving you with harmful, if not, life-long effects. So, is it possible to protect your and your family? Yes it is.

By following the following 7 tips for camping pest free, you will have fun and enjoy your time outdoors. Learn how to enjoy the outdoors in Missouri without mosquitos and other bugs like ants  putting a damper on things.

So, before packing up all that camping gear, be prepared to prevent and reduce your worry with the following 

7 Tips For Pest Free Camping In 2020

1. WEAR LONG SLEEVES

To avoid bug bites simply wear lighter long sleeves, light-weight pants that are light-colored. Remember the “3 lights” of living pest free to easily avoid biting critters. While the thought of wearing longer sleeves and pants in summer may sound hot the light colored clothing makes it easier to spot ticks.

When hiking dense wooded areas or through tall grass remain in the middle of trails stopping periodically to check for ticks.

2. BUG REPELLENT (NATURAL REPELLANTS)

When using bug sprays and insect repellents follow the manufacturer’s directions. Off, is a fantastic product but, what if you want to avoid chemicals?

Simply take a small spray bottle mixed with essential oils to remain pest free. The right mixture of oils won’t kill insects but, it does send them off in another direction. Some examples of these natural and homemade repellants are Cedar oil, Lemon eucalyptus oil, Cinnamon oil, and Lavender oil. Before applying any of these oils to your skin test a small area first to be safe. Many of these natural sprays are found online already mixed for use. So be sure to research before purchasing.

3. AVOID INSECT HABITATS

Avoid camping near pooled or stagnant water, low areas like marshes and ponds with standing water. This is a mosquito habitat with plenty of gnats, no see ums, midges and ticks. When camping on your great outdoor adventure, look for an area close but not too close for your safety and enjoyment. 

4. LOCATION IS EVERYTHING

Nature is home to thousands of bugs and other creatures all trying to make their way in life. When we share their natural environment don’t get too upset with them as they are trying to live too. Just keep an eye out for ant mounds, beehives, spider webs and such. In other words, take a good hard look around before pitching your tent anywhere. This tip alone may be all that is needed to secure a pest free camping adventure.

5. SECURE TENTS

Set up your tent and sleeping bags away from dense vegetation. These areas are breeding grounds for any and all insects. Make sure the mosquito netting on your tent door and windows including any ventilation ports have no rips or tears. 

Keep in mind that after your zips are closed and you are ready to turn in for the evening the artificial light from within your tent will attract bugs especially biting insects. But, if you have followed the tips to this point your camping experience will be that much better. You have now secured your tent for a pest free overnight. 

6. TAKE A FIRST AID KIT

Tweezers come in handy for removing ticks, splinters and thorns. The Center for Disease Control says stocking a health kit when traveling with, anti-itch ointment for bites and stings is a good thing to do. If anyone on your camping trip has a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, the CDC also recommends carrying epinephrine auto-injectors.

7. STORE & SECURE FOOD

Keep all food sealed tightly in containers and keep up off of the ground – especially during the night. Use coolers inside tents, hang trash from a tree, and discard all trash in a proper receptacle. Do this for your safety and enjoyment along with protecting others and the environment.