The honest truth is don’t store it in the woods. I know that may not be practical but it’s the only way you’ll keep them out. Peppermint, dryer sheets, etc will not keep them out. Don’t even store it close to the woods. It needs to be as far away from woods, tall weeds, brush, and cover to keep them away. They’re a menace and there’s nothing to keep them away except to keep your boat away from them.