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Why bug bites seem worse than they used to be—and what RVers can do about it

You finally found the perfect campsite. The chairs are out, dinner is on the grill, and before long you're swatting mosquitoes or pulling a...

These are the home remedies we swear by for bug bite itching

By Gail Marsh Love spending time outside? You bet! Nothing better, right? Well, except for the mosquitoes! I swear these pesky insects ring their dinner...

It’s a ‘boring’ mosquito season, according to experts

Where have all the mosquitoes gone? And some interesting facts... We just finished a great 250th celebration of Independence Day and I was amazed at...

3-part camping mosquito control that works

Mosquitoes can wreck a camping trip fast. One calm evening at the campsite can turn into nonstop swatting, itching, and retreating indoors. In the video...

What is New World screwworm (NWS) and what can I do to protect my pet?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced New World screwworm has again been reported in the United States. According to the Animal and...

How to keep ants out of your RV, and what to do if they get in

A few weeks ago, we had a lively discussion about mice and rats getting into your RV. On that same topic, a few of...

How to keep bees away from your RV and campsite

By Gail Marsh Nothing ruins a picnic faster for me than bees. During a recent RV trip, bees and wasps seemed to be everywhere in...

The big mistake I made that ended with an RV rat infestation!

I was all ready to write an article about getting ready for a long trip—things like sanitizing water lines, checking that everything works, cleaning...

How to get rid of, and prevent, RV drain fly infestations

By Gail Marsh Infestation? That’s putting it mildly! RVing friends called it an outright scourge. Their recently purchased “previously loved” RV was overrun with drain...

5 steps to keep mice out of your RV during storage

By Cheri Sicard In the video below, the team from The Camping Loop talk about five steps you can take to keep mice out of...

An electric mousetrap that works

I bought an OWLTRA® electric mouse trap for extra insurance after I had rid my travel trailer of mice. That was about a year-and-a-half ago,...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 9, 2025

From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2749 Today's thought “I like it when somebody gets excited about something. It’s nice.” ―J.D. Salinger Need...