I take one look at my daughter's legs and I know the mosquitoes are out in full force. Check out this quick read on mosquito management from our friends at Blue Ridge Outdoors.

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Bumps. Welts. Red splotches. Itchy spots.

If this is your body after an outdoor outing, you need help. No matter what you do, you can't completely eliminate the creeping, crawling, flying pests. However, the following tips will at least decrease the number of offenses you suffer and the amount of liquid refreshment you donate to the nasty little suckers.

Get that woodsy smell as soon as possible. Bees and bugs are attracted to strong fragrances, so avoid using soaps, lotions, shampoos, and colognes. Forgo the deodorant before heading into the woods.

Be aware of the colors you wear. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, especially blue. Pick beige or other neutral colors for hiking clothes.

Learn to recognize places that are popular with bugs. Look before you sit down to make sure you're not about to take a break on an anthill. Ticks gather on tall grasses and overhanging brush, yellow jackets nest in the ground, flies hover around animals, and mosquitoes like cool, moist places. (Ladies, you'll be gratified to know studies show that mosquitoes prefer men. Bring along your boyfriend, husband, or other member of the opposite sex and watch the bugs go for him instead of you.)

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