🚫 Don't let bugs ruin summer car camping 🚫🦟🐜🕷

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

In this video I'm sharing all my secrets for preventing insect invasions at your campsite & successfully battling biting bugs, so they can't put an itchy damper on your car camping or vanlife. Florida is no stranger to all kinds of delightful flying and ground creepy crawlies, and these are my tried and true methods and recommendations for dealing with them without having to sacrifice any of your sanity! What works for you? Are you going to try any of these methods now?? Let me know down in the comments - I wanna hear your favorite & environmentally friendly bug busting techniques! Now get back outside!! ==== Featured Items** **As an Amazon Associate, I do earn a small commission for any qualifying purchases made using the links below, but this is at no additional cost to you, and I only recommend the items I personally use and love. Using these links is a great way to support my channel and ensure that I can continue to deliver quality future content, so thank you in advance for your support - I truly appreciate it! window screens amzn.to/3WrEwzx magic mesh magnetic curtains amzn.to/4cKg1TL extra large bug netting amzn.to/3W92qhS incense amzn.to/46rRAZj citronella candle amzn.to/4d1ZoCM head net amzn.to/3W8Kfce natural insect repellent amzn.to/3LsBULB Avon skin so soft wipes amzn.to/3W2oKty Thermacell amzn.to/4fc036A

[@kirstenstrobel4387]

I am the perfect camping buddy… The bugs find me, and no one else has to worry about them!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Oh nooooooo!!

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you for watching!!

[@judyconnelly6919]

Thanks for the information ❤😊

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you for watching!

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Thanks, Heather! I have the little candle you have and it works pretty good, plus I like the crackling sounds. Those incense sticks sounds like a really good idea. I’m going to try those! Have a great week 🩷

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Im a fan of the incense for sure!!

[@robynshore7942]

Im really liking these van life tips . Thank you !

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you!! I'm taking advantage of my forced "down time" to catch up on some of my more (hopefully) helpful/educational video ideas! 💕

[@TravelingGamer_]

Not a "Thats what she said" hahahahah. I use the Thermacell with these thick a55 mosquitoes here in Alaska and it works pretty good. Also love that Coleman Candle.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Oh man, those Alaska mosquitoes don't mess around - im wishing I was at Brooks Falls right now!! (One day 🤞🤞🤞) Thanks for watching!

[@TravelingGamer_]

@@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures Yeah Brooks Falls is in Katmai National Park, not going to be visiting that park on this trip, I will next time. This time I'm doing; Denali NP, Kenai Fjords NP, St. Elias NP, & Glacier Bay NP. Hope those are as amazing looking as Brooks Falls.

[@Kimbers58]

I'm gonna try your idea for the screen in the back, being able to close the hatch without removing is good 👍 Id like to get a Thermasel but geez the refills are expensive, wonder how long they'll last 🤔 I forgot to tell you, I purchased a Inofia mattress like yours, only mine is a single, its great and 6in 😊 Thanks again Heather's Ooo that head netting could definitely be a good thing thats for sure, you can cover the rest of your body but face is different 😊❤

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I'm gonna try the Thermacell the next time I camp with my daughter b/c she can't stand bugs, so uf it wpuld keep them away from the van, it will be totally worth it! They do have special trunk hatch screens now that zip and future more snugly, but I figured there's no point in spending money if what I have is still getting the job done for now! 💚

[@William2N]

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[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

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[@deborahhuckaby4623]

This was a great video because I learned the first time I went car camping without adequate bug protection, not to do it again. Lol. I'm now very prepared.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Bugs can honestly really make or break a trip. I remember my first time being at Sebastian Inlet near Melbourne Beach some years ago, and being eaten alive by noseeums. I couldn't even stand still long enough to enjoy the gorgeous views for a half second and was miserable. Soon as a breeze really kicked up and they disappeared I never felt such instant relief in my life before lol!!

[@cindyjohnston3134]

we set up bug lamps around camp away from us. I recently purchased bug legging screens for my legs so I can wear shorts :) we already have hats with screens attached for our faces.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I saw those bug netting leggings in Congaree National Park on others too!! Such a great product! If I got back for the fireflies again, I'm definitely suiting up!!

[@ukulelebutterfly]

Great Video. I'm a Florida Nomad as well. No chemicals for me either. The mosquitoes were camping with me in the winter!!! I discovered and love the natural repellant in Lavender. I use a body lotion after shower with Lavender oil. (Jergens makes a nice one) Those mosquitoes don't come near me. I burn Lavender incense outside my vehicle. My trash bags are Lavender. I burn Lavender candles. It always smells good in here. And when a few mosquitoes get trapped in here with me for the night, they buzz all around me. Lavender, Lavender, LAVENDER. ....it's also good for sleep. I sleep very well. Thank you. Good night. ~ 🦋

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I know what you mean about the mosquitoes this winter!! Good tip on the lavender, thanks, I'll have to try it. Good for evening time, too!!

[@ukulelebutterfly]

@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures it really works. Oh...and my laundry doesn't stink either. Underwear and wet towels are the culprit. I tie my undies in lavender scented trash bags from the dollar store and sun dry my towel on top of my garage where the sun beats on the rear window. I keep my laundry in a sealed tub with all my good smelling lavender laundry supplies. Keeping a uniform scented keeps things simple. Of course my mattress topper is purple 💜 and lavender scented. Lol I do sleep really well. Try it. You'll like it. 😊 ~ 🦋

[@RLeeVanCamps]

I have a rechargeable thermacell. Works great. Refills last multiple uses😊

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Oh good to hear! It sounds so much better than the older one I have, but I hadn't heard any feedback on the rechargeable ones yet! I think I will need to upgrade to that one if I like mine!

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Thanks for the video Heather, you look marvelous! 😊

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you so much!

[@virginiawedell9715]

Very informative video, Heather. Any time I’m outside the bugs find me. I must be delicious! Lol. But seriously, have you seen the size of the grasshoppers this year? I saw one today that was at least 4 inches long. I’m not sure that they are really grasshoppers, but that’s what I was told. ❤

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

The bugs have really seemed to be thriving this year, haven't they!?

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thanks for watching!

[@dfros1957]

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[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

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[@Cindy-fc6rh]

Tried to buy the Avon wipes but unavailable

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Ugh, bummer!! I hope they restock soon!

[@WanderingWithWanda]

I see them on Amazon

[@Cindy-fc6rh]

@@WanderingWithWanda If I order them on Amazon will Heather get the credit?

[@abdullahbabkhan2401]

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[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

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