Summer brings all sorts of great things: warm weather, sunshine, blooming flowers just to name a few but summer can also bring mosquito bites. I can be with a whole group of people and be the only one getting bitten! Maybe it’s because I am so sweet? 🙂 I did a little research and discovered a few Tips To Avoid Mosquitoes While Exercising Outdoors.
Tips to Avoid Mosquitoes While Exercising Outdoors
I always thought that mosquitoes were attracted to sweat and that was why I got bitten while running or biking. After doing some very unscientific research I discovered that mosquitos are attracted to carbon dioxide. When we exercise, we expel carbon dioxide. How interesting huh?
Wear compression clothing
Mosquitoes have a harder time penetrating through tighter woven fabrics.
Wear lighter colored clothing while exercising
Mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors and you will also stay cooler in lighter colored clothing.
Avoid being outdoors at dusk or dawn
When the wind is usually lower (at dusk and dawn) mosquitoes are more prevalent. They apparently do not like to fly around when it’s windier.
[See also Summer Running Essentials]
Run away from ponds and lakes
Mosquitoes tend to hang out around standing water such as lakes/ponds. Avoid having any standing water around your house. check flower pots etc after rain storms.
Protect you skin
Mosquitoes are more likely to bite the thinner or unprotected areas such as ankles, wrists, elbows and knees. Those are the places that you want to make sure to protect with mosquito spray. (see natural remedies to ward off mosquitoes)
[You may also like Summer Skin Care for outdoor enthusiasts]
Spray it on
After applying sunscreen, apply bug spray to vulnerable areas (ankles, elbows, knees).
ARe you one of those people who always seems to get bitten? How do you ward off mosquito bites while having fun outdoors in the summertime?
I needed this! For some reason as I’ve gotten older they love me more and more. The lighter colored clothing is probably big for me… I’m always in black!
I did not know about the lighter colored clothing either so much for the bright pink and purples 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE TIPS! I legit have a fear of mosquitos and cannot stand to be bitten!
They can be so annoying!
Kind of interesting, the mosquitos haven’t been that bad so far this summer. I don’t know if they are spraying or what. Pretty sure that’s all going to change after this humid spell we are having.
I could have used that spray when I lived in Hawaii. I used a lemongrass essential oil blend spray since mosquitoes don’t like the smell of lemongrass. But now that I live in Idaho I don’t have to worry about mosquitoes. It’s too dry for them here.
Well that’s a plus!
If I’m in an area where I know there will be bugs, I suck it up and put the spray on! It’s just not worth the risk right now!
I know scary stuff out there!
Oh I need to try some of this. They are so bad on the trail I run.
Oh good I hope some of these tips work for you.
Mosquitoes love me as well, but I found an all natural repellent spray that has been working very well for me. Enjoy your weekend!
I do like the all natural alternatives as well.
great tips! i did not know that about the color of clothing. thankful mosqitos tend to stay away from me!
I did not know that either!
Ever wonder how something so little can make such a big difference? Try sleeping in a room with a single mosquito!
I did not know they were attracted to darker clothing I will keep this tip in mind too! Thanks Deborah!
I did not know either so much for all the bright colored running gear huh?
Mosquitos are ATTRACTED to me! However, they’re not attracted to LA (smart smart bugs, lol)… So I don’t really experience itchy issues! 😉
Oh well that’s another plus to living there!
I had NO idea mosquitos were attracted to darker colors! Thanks for the tips and for linking up!
Either did I! Love my bright color tops 🙂
Living here in FL there are little pockets of water everyone and those little pesky bugs everywhere.. lol. Can’t stand them. Great tips!
Hard to get away from them sometimes for sure
Thank goodness I don’t have many bug problems, keeping sun safe keeps me busy enough! Nice to see an organic product!
Yes it’s a lot to think about just to go out for a run huh?!
I had no idea mosquitos are attracted to darker colored clothing. And I have never heard of the SoSoft Mosquito Repellent spray before. I will have to check that out!
I was not aware of the clothing colors either. Yes definitely check it out for a great all natural option.
Mosquitos always pick me over anyone else around!
Me too! Must be the name 🙂
Great post! I hate mosquitos, they really are the worst!!
They can be super annoying but I am hoping to adopt some of these tips myself
I am sweet too! I will disagree about compression, I am always being bitten through my compression socks, but maybe ne amuse they are bright. I love that Sosoft is organic, I will have to give them a try!
I have not gotten bitten through compression but probably have not tested it out enough yet.
I’m so fortunate, I don’t think I’ve ever had a mosquito bite in my life (Yes I’m serious lol) But my bf gets eaten alive even if he’s outside for a few minutes, so these are great tips for him!
Ha how interesting!
I didn’t know that mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors. Good to know!
I didn’t know either!
Going to have to try the sosoft. My kids are allergic to mosquitos!
OH wow really!? I didn’t know you could be allergic to them
Great tips!! I didn’t know that mosquitos were attracted to darker clothing! Guess that means we should love to run in the wind! 🙂
Seriously, this came at the perfect time, as we are going on vacation where there will be mosquitos. Thanks!
I didn’t know about the darker colors either and I usually wear them
If there is one thing I love about living in Paris, its NO BUGS ! No black flies, hardly any mosquitos…. after having grown up in Maine, being in a bug free environment is great.
Really?! I wonder why
Deet free and it works?! Count me in!
Check it out!
I’ve never heard of this brand. I’m definitely interested in trying it.
I had not heard of it either but I really like the all natural ingredients.
Oh man, I needed this post! I’ve been getting eaten alive out there by bugs!
They are bad this year huh?!
Ick! Mosquitos are the worst! Luckily we don’t have a problem with them during the day here, however, in Louuisiana it’s definitely a problem!
Yes definitely in the south!
Mosquitos were the bane of my existence back when I lived in Trinidad but I’ve managed to avoid getting bitten too often since moving to Canada. Definitely using these tips when I go back home though.
Good to know they don’t have them in Canada 🙂
I find they don’t bother me much when I am running, but when I am doing my cool down walk they drive me nuts.
Yes definitely me too!