In this episode of the Primitive Camping and Bushcraft Podcast, host Chris Speir takes you deep into mosquito season with no fluff and no gimmicks—just real outdoor experience. Broadcasting from under the tarp at Camp Wut-Da-Heck, Chris shares personal stories of getting eaten alive by bugs, the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile and Lyme disease, and his hard-learned lessons from red bug bites and backwoods blunders.

We walk through:

Real risks: West Nile, Zika, Alpha-Gal, and more

Why natural repellents like dog fennel and American beautyberry work—and how to make your own tinctures

Which commercial repellents are actually worth using (Permethrin, Thermacell, Picaridin, and more)

Common bug myths that don’t work (bracelets, dryer sheets, essential oil patches)

DIY candle experiments with garlic powder, coffee grounds, and citronella

A spiritual parallel: how bug defense mirrors preparing for spiritual warfare

Practical steps to get spiritually ready: Scripture intake, prayer, obedience, and accountability

Chris ends the show by tying together real camping advice with raw biblical truth. Because it’s not enough to know what gear to pack—you also need to guard your soul.

Explore More from Speir Outdoors
All my links, gear, community, and content in one spot:
 links.speiroutdoors.com

Stay Connected

📖 Book: Primitive Camping & Bushcraft

☕ Coffee: Primitive Camping Roast

🎙️ Podcast Episodes

🎥 YouTube Channel

🧭 Socials, Blog, and More

Have questions or want to connect?
📩 Email: [email protected]