Compare Insect Repellent
Updated June 2013
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Best insect repellentPros: protects up to 12 hours, slow-release DEET formula, water- and sweat-resistant, contains no alcoholCons: not recommended for children, must be washed off after use34 percent DEET40 percent water, inert ingredients10-12Mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, fleasWater resistant, sweat resistantAerosol (25 percent DEET), or pump spray (19 percent DEET)Do not apply under clothing. Wash treated skin with soap and water after returning indoors. DEET can damage synthetic materials.463990511316744243MLotion insect repellentEst. $7 for 2 oz.No -
Best insect repellent for kidsPros: safe for all ages, plant-based ingredients, won't damage plastics or synthetics, doesn't need to be washed off immediately after useCons: doesn't last as long as chemical-based insect repellents, smells bad3 percent soybean oil, 6 percent geranium oil, 8 percent castor oilPurified water, coconut oil, glycerin, benzoic acid1.5 to 3.5Mosquitoes, ticks, black flies, gnats, fleasWaterproof, sweatproofWipesNone. Safe for pregnant women and children of all ages.048314855689000304Bite BlockerSpray insect repellentEst. $8 for 6.7 oz.No
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Best natural insect repellentPros: no DEET, six hours of protection, won't damage plastics or synthetics, plant-based ingredientsCons: not for use on children under age 3, strong odor, can stain leather, not available as a spray30 percent oil of lemon eucalyptus45 percent ethanol, isoparaffinic solvent, hydrocarbon propellant6Mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums, gnats, some fliesNoNoneCan stain leather. Not for children under 3.1003362011423941092RepelSpray insect repellentEst. $9 for 4 oz.No
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Best insect repellent for clothing and gearPros: long-lasting, odorless (after drying), highly effective, doesn't stainCons: can get expensive, must be applied hours before usenot avail.Permethrin (0.5%)N/ASix weeks or six washingsTicks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insectsNoAerosol spray canAvoid contact with skin and eyes. Repellent should be applied outdoors and before clothing is worn; hang clothing, spray and let dry two hours (four hours in humid conditions.)N/AN/ASawyerSpray insect repellent for clothingEst. $16 for 24 oz.Yes
