Quick Tip: Keep Bugs Away

Here are a few ways to keep those bugs at bay when you are outside:

Avoid brightly colored clothing. Some clothing from LL Bean is actually pre-treated with Buzz Off, meaning the fabric has a chemical in it that is fatal to mosquitos but safe for humans.

Herbal repellents work to mask the smell of human odors and will trick the insects. Plants whose scents repel insects include pine, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, and basil.

Don't forget to take your vitamins!Studies have shown that taking vitamin B-1 will help to keep bugs away because it will make your body produce a smell that bugs dislike. However, the smell is undetectable to humans.