Try These Easy Tips for Buzzing Bees During Summer in Montana

Spending time in the outdoors of Montana is always a great pastime.  That is until you have to share your personal space with one of the many flying creatures that inhabit the state.

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Mosquitos, deer flies, spotted wing flies, even horse flies all occupy the air and are always looking for an easy meal, generally on my legs or through a shirt.  Pesky, you bet; but not nearly as bad as those yellow and black fellers that roam the skies.

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Try These Easy Tips for Buzzing Bees During Summer in Montana

As a golfer, I am constantly applying bug spray before, during and even sometimes after a round.  Most of us probably have a can of Deep Woods Off somewhere rolling around under the seat in the car right now, or at least an easily accessible can for the summer activities.

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But besides bug spray, there are more subtle ways to keep the buzzing subsided and the stings a little less probable.  Cologne and perfume are big attractants, but things like hair products, jewelry and more can also lead to making you a target for a stinger.

Crops, Flowers, Even What You Drink Attract Bees During Summer in Montana

Honestly, it is amazing the number of different ways humans attract not just bees but flying insects in general.  Even what we drink or grow in our yards can all lead to the factors of being surrounded by bees, hornets or yellow jackets.

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We've gathered some of the more common ways you can help to keep bees and more at bay with some simple tips for summertime in Montana.  Check the gallery below and let us know what other ideas you have to keep the bees away.