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Best insect repellent overall
Pros: Long-lasting protection, safe for kids as young as 2 months, odorless, non-stickiness, doesn't damage plastics.
Cons: Eye irritation, inconsistent effectiveness.7 percent picaridin30 percent alcohol (ethanol)Up to 4 hoursMosquitoes, chiggers, biting flies, no-see-ums, gnats, flease6 oz. pump, 1 oz. pump, or wipesCan cause extreme eye irritation -
DEET repellent for long periods or extreme conditionsPros: Protects up to five hours, special DEET formula, water resistant , works against ticks and biting …Cons: Not for use with babies, can damage plastic and paint, needs to be washed off after returning indoors, expensive.34 percent DEETNot givenUp to 12 hoursMosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, fleasLotion (34 percent DEET), aerosol (25 percent DEET), or pump (19 percent DEET)DEET can damage plastics, paint and synthetics. Never use under clothing.
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Best natural mosquito repellentPros: Long-lasting protection, won't damage plastics or synthetics, plant-based ingredients.Cons: Inconsistent effectiveness, limited usage (twice a day), can stain leather, not for use with children under 3.30 percent oil of lemon eucalyptusLess than 10 percent alcoholUp to 6 hoursMosquitoes, deer ticks, no-see-ums4 oz. pump sprayCan stain leather. Not for use on children younger than three years old.
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Safest insect repellent for kidsPros: Safe for children and pregnant women, plant-based ingredients, repels black flies, mosquitoes and ticks.Cons: Variable protection time, scent, sticky.
not avail.Soybean oil, coconut oil, geranium oil, vanillinLecithin, glycerine, citric acidUp to 3 hoursMosquitoes, black fliesPump spray, lotion or wipesSafe for children and pregnant women.
