Preventing Stings - Some Outdoor Activity Tips
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and shoes when you are in grassy areas or outdoors and exposed to stinging insects.
- Avoid using perfumes and hair sprays; these attract insects.
- Wear dark or drab colored clothes rather than bright colors.
- Take especialspecial care when eating or preparing food outdoors. These odors can attract insects (especially yellow jackets).
