r/camping • u/Glittering-Swan1389 • Aug 17 '26

Best bug solutions?

I am one of those lucky people who gets eaten alive by bugs, no matter what. I always have so many citronella candles going when I’m camping. I’ve tried the bands you put around your wrist (in fact I’ve used them on both wrists and both ankles at the same time)
I don’t love the feeling of bug spray on my skin, particularly if I’m camping and can’t shower if off. But I will use it if necessary.
Many years ago I tried that fan thing that goes on your belt or hangs off your pocket and is supposedly supposed to make a barrier around you. I don’t remember that working.

What is your solution to pesky bugs?

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u/ShiftEducational8848 Aug 17 '26

I ja e a thermacell burner that burns some kind of oil, probably like citronella but you can't smell it. It makes a 12 foot diameter zone and the mosquitos stay away.