Insect control and bug protection comes in many forms, from chemical and plant-derived insect repellents to bug nets and bug jackets and insect protection clothing suitable for keeping mosquitoes, black flies, ticks and other biting insects at bay. Whether you’re paddling into the arctic or your local rivers, insect repellent will probably be part of your kit.
Insect Control
Bug Nets, Bug Protection Hats and Insect Resistant Clothing
Head nets, mesh jackets and pre-treated repellent clothing make it possible to protect yourself from insects without having to apply repellent directly to skin.
Natural Bug Repellents
Plant-derived natural insect repellents provide an alternative to chemical repellents but may need to be applied more frequently.
Chemical Insect Repellents
Active ingredients like DEET and Picaridin provide up to nine hours of insect protection by direct application to the skin through spray or lotion formulas.
Bite Treatment
Insect bites are a fact of canoeing and camping life. Find relief for your itchy or painful bites with these “after bite” products.
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