Wondering how to avoid ticks, how to avoid mosquito bites, how to avoid bug bites in general while hiking, backpacking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors? In this video, I discuss mosquito and tick repellent, pitting against one another picaridin vs deet vs oil of eucalyptus vs 2-undacanone vs IR3535 vs permethrin vs citronella vs essential oils such as cedar and lemongrass vs wristbands vs portable fans such as Thermocell. I also discuss other strategies for avoiding mosquito bites and other insect bites, in addition to mosquito repellent/bug spray.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0601/p7...
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Facts about mosquitoes and ticks
01:51 Options to protect yourself from insects
02:01 Skin protection options
03:58 Clothing protection options
05:10 Properly applying bug spray
06:09 What is the best insect repellent?
06:59 What doesn't work against bugs?
07:45 Other preventative measures

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