Bugs and the Great Outdoors

It’s finally here, the first day of spring and soon we will all be venturing outdoors again to work and play, night and day, in the sun and under the stars with lots of pesky little critters ready to buzz, bite and sting us.

However, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and to level the playing field or backyard. Here are some swat team maneuvers.

• First of all, buy a good bug repellant. Find one you like and apply it generously.
• Then, don’t make yourself a target by wearing sweet smelling cologne, hair spray or scented cosmetics that attracts bugs, especially bees and wasps.
• Avoid wearing bright, colorful clothing that makes little critters think you’re a big flower.
• Don’t even stand by someone wearing aftershave and a Hawaiian shirt.
• When working or playing remember: perspiration reduces the effectiveness of repellants so do give yourself another coat from time to time to better enjoy being outdoors.