The Coleman® Repellents team is on the road! First stop is Wisconsin Dells… ”The Waterpark Capital of the World.” Bugsy is checking out some of the water slides, then he’s off to Baraboo, Wis. for a night of camping at Baraboo Hills Campgrounds (BHC). Bugsy will be walking around BHC later tonight handing out samples of insect repellents. The Coleman Repellents team will also be doing a raffle for great Coleman gear!
Check back later for photos and video…
I love the outdoors. Whether it’s camping with my family or taking a walk in the park, I try to spend as much time outside as possible. As a result, I’ve become a bit of an expert when it comes to dealing with mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.
When the bugs start biting – which is commonplace this time of year – most people turn to insect repellents. Smart move. There’s no better way to ward off bugs then using personal repellents containing DEET or an effective DEET-free alternative. But it doesn’t end there. If you really want to ward of mosquitoes, you need to go with a triple layer of defense…I call it the “Big Three.”
Step One – Personal
If you’re used to applying a layer of insect repellent to your body (i.e. legs, arms, etc.), you’re off to a good start. Step one is lathering up with a personal insect repellent. There generally two options when it comes to repellents: DEET and DEET-free. A DEET based product is highly effective, but concerns have been raised about putting DEET on small general. If you’re looking for a repellent that’s safe and effective for everyone in the family, try the SkinSmart® formula from Coleman Repellents. SkinSmart is a patented formula proven to be as or more effective than DEET, Picaridin and other common repellents. It can be safely used on infants and children.
Step Two – Area
Make sure you’re using an area repellent like a Fogger or Citronella Lantern to provide a protective barrier around your yard or campsite. The second level of defense will keep mosquitoes and other pesky insects from invading your space.
Step Three – Gear
Finally, apply a Gear & Clothing repellent to your tent, jacket, backpack and clothing. Gear and clothing treatments are designed to repel and kill many insects and can last up to two weeks.
The next time you head outdoors, be sure to follow these three steps for bug-free enjoyment of the Great Outdoors.
Enjoy your summer!
Bugsy and the Coleman® Repellents crew are heading out for a camping adventure this week. We’ll be posting video, photos and other fun stuff beginning Wednesday. You can follow along right here on our blog, or you can check us out on Facebook or Twitter.
If you’re heading outdoors this holiday weekend, we want to hear about it. Leave us a post or send a link to a photo. We’ll send you some sample product as a thank you.
See you outdoors!
On Sunday, June 27th, look for a money-saving coupon in your local Sunday paper. Coleman® Repellents is offering a .50 discount on the purchase of one 6 oz. aerosol; 16 oz. Fogger; or the ever-popular Citronella Lantern.
With bug season heating up and Fourth of July Weekend just around the corner, there’s no better time to stock up on repellents.
And if you’re looking for a repellent that’s safe and effective for everyone in the family, try our SkinSmart® formula. SkinSmart is a patented formula proven to be as or more effective than DEET, Picaridin and other common repellents. It can be safely used on infants and children.
A few of us from the Coleman® Repellents team went camping with our families this weekend. Check out our Facebook photo album for some snapshots. We’ll be adding photos all week, so check back soon.
What did you do this weekend? We’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment or share a link.
Despite the bad weather outside, Bugsy and WSSP Sports Radio’s the “Big Show” staff had a great time at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Waukesha, WI on Friday afternoon. We passed out Coleman coupons, Summerfest tickets, t-shirts, movie passes & more.
Coleman® Repellents is proud to partner with Scouting Magazine. Look for our ad in the May/June 2010 issue.
In addition, we’d like to thank our friends at Scouting for supporting Bugsy’s Great Gear Giveaway. This year, we’re giving away $1,000 in Coleman camping gear and repellents. To register, go to ScoutingMagazine.org and click on the Bugsy’s Great Gear Giveaway link.
Good luck!
Will pesky mosquitoes ruin your backyard cookout this coming weekend? What about your daughter’s softball game on Thursday night? Wonder no more with this cool new app found on Weather.com. The Mosquito Activity Forecast provides accurate, up-to-the-minute reports on skeeters buzzing around your area.
Before you head out for your next outdoor adventure, be sure to check the mosquito forecast. And don’t forget your Coleman® repellents.
Enjoy the outdoors!
Last Friday Bugsy joined the radio personalities of WSSP the “Big Show” as they broadcasted live from Menard’s in Germantown, WI. Customers were offered valuable coupons for Coleman Repellents and were able to sign up for Bugsy’s Great Gear Giveaway – the chance to win a Coleman camping prize package valued at $1,000!
Don’t miss Bugsy this Friday at the Special Olympics Wisconsin in Stevens Point! He’ll be cheering on all the participants from 8:30am to 1pm!
If you were out-and-about this weekend shopping at your favorite retailer, you may have come across one of our Outdoor Protection Centers. Or, you may have been strolling through the camping aisle and spotted our repellents on the shelf. If so, you’re not alone. Coleman insect repellents can be found at retailers nationwide.
If you’ve been holding off on buying your summer bug protection, wait no longer! Mosquitoes and other biting insects are out in full force. Protect yourself and your family from the annoying itiching, scratching and discomfort associated with bug bites. Buy some Coleman Repellents the next time you hit the store!
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