After a seemingly ceaseless downpour of rain over the last couple of months, the sun is starting to make an appearance. Simultaneously, so are all the bugs.
They thrive in mild temperatures and wet conditions, making your event tent this summer their prime target. Here are some easy tricks to keep your tent bug free for your event.
Removing water sources around the tent
We might love to complain about the weather, but this year we may have the grounds to grumble as we have had some of the wettest months on record. Unfortunately, the multiplying bugs love standing water, so, if possible, plan your event and your tent location away from streams or lakes however picturesque they may be.
For the few of you who have your hearts set on a lakeside wedding or party, try removing all other sources of standing water as well as taking on board some of the following ideas.
‘Be Smitten Not Bitten’ – The survival kit
Create a ‘survival station’ near your tent to keep guests happy. All you need is a table with bug protection such as bug spray, bite cream and citronella candles – you can also get some citronella bracelets for kids.
Citronella is also fantastic for disguising other smells, making it harder for bugs to find food sources. Also, the use of essential oils like peppermint and Eucalyptus will keep guests relaxed whilst fighting away insects.
Thankfully, many insects do not like the shade and so our versatile SaddleSpan tents will provide your guests with a retreat away from pestering bugs.
Flowers for tent decoration
When selecting decoration ideas, it’s important to consider the use of insect-repelling flowers. Some dried lavender hung inside your tent will both provide a fragrant scent and deter bugs who have no care for the sweet smell.
Chrysanthemums or marigolds could add vibrant rainbows of colours to your celebrations as well as deal with the problem of hard-shell bugs and midges. Herbs like rosemary, basil or mint could also prove useful and would be easy to incorporate into your decorations from parties to festivals.
Soft lighting and hidden fans
With longer evenings the party celebrations can go on well into the night. When darkness does finally fall, keep the festivities going with the use of warmer-toned lights to keep your Saddlespan tent both cosy and bug-free. Avoid bright white lights as they not only create a more clinical feel to the soirée but also act as a beacon for insects to follow.
A subtly hidden fan disguised in decorations will ward off insects too. Plus, the light breeze will keep guests cool.
Stop insects feasting on your food
To avoid insects digging into your meal as well as you, steer clear of leaving food uncovered. This especially applies to raw meat and sweet treats.
If you are having buffet-style dining, you could use mesh beaded food coverings to keep the food safe from bugs.
Hopefully with this guidance, bugs will be unable to interfere with your event, no matter the location, weather, or season.
Get in touch to begin planning your 2025 summer event in a tent:
+44 (0)7778 835 207 / enquiries@amazingtent.co.uk
