Sawyer Mini

Learn about backcountry water risks, ways to treat water and factors to consider when choosing a filter, purifier or other treatment method.

Learn how to combat mosquitoes, ticks and flies with DEET, picaridin and natural lotions, air-emitted repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.

Learn first aid—both prevention and treatment—for bites or stings from mosquitos, biting flies, ticks, bees, wasps, spiders and scorpions.

This article provides tips on insect-repellent usage; includes details on repellents with DEET, plus some fun facts about mosquitoes.