Insect Repelling
Smudge Sticks (Saging)
Smudge Sticks, or Sage Sticks if you prefer, are best known for banishing negative energy, but when they are burning they also act as an insect-repelling - warding away Mosquitoes and Midges.
Perfect for campers as they are lightweight.
Moreover, sage is well regarded for having anti-bacterial properties, but in recent years it has gained increasing popularity to cleanse and purify one's home and soul. Light it like a cigar, making sure there's no naked flames, it can then be left smouldering on a saucer or put in any fire-proof receptacle.
Once you have finished needing the smoke, simply stub it out. You can light it over and over and over until it is no more.
For those interested in their spiritual qualities, the colours have the following effects: White Sage: The traditional smudge: used after an argument or to expel negativity. Similarly, the "Red" smudge is also white sage, but coated in Dragon's Blood. It helps to cleanse auras and promotes peace, helping to restore one spiritually.