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Insect repellents you apply to skin include chemicals such as DEET and picaridin, as well as natural or synthetic plant oils. Overall, chemical repellents like DEET and picaridin offer long-lasting and wide-ranging protection, repelling mosquitoes, ticks and many fly species.

Learn how to combat mosquitoes, ticks and flies with DEET, picaridin and natural lotions, air-emitted repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.

Jul 7, 2022 · When it comes to active ingredients that can ward off bugs, it’s hard to beat deet. It’s “broad spectrum,” meaning it works on a wide variety of bugs, including mosquitoes, ticks, and flies. When...

Jul 23, 2013 · A few weeks ago I went to REI and picked up some 30 percent DEET (which was actually the lowest concentration that they stocked), some Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus and some Picardin – so I could put EWG’s recommended DEET alternatives to the test.

Studies have shown picaridin to be slightly more effective than DEET in repelling mosquitoes, and equally as effective as DEET against ticks. Unlike DEET, however, picaridin is odorless, non-greasy, and does not dissolve plastics or other synthetics.

May 21, 2014 · At REI.com there are 75 insect repellent choices, but here are a few that are good for travelers flying somewhere. 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent Controlled-release technology to give military personnel long-lasting protection.

Mar 27, 2025 · Bug repellent is an easy and effective way to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other pests while you’re outdoors. To help you choose the best option, we tested twelve bug repellents with common active ingredients like DEET, picaridin, and IR3535.

May 19, 2024 · Deet (known to chemists as N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) is a yellowish liquid that, when applied to skin or clothing, repels a number of biting insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and...

Feb 19, 2010 · Later, REI marketed something called Jungle Juice that was 71% DEET, and it was pretty effective also. A product called Repel 100 is 95% DEET. Basically, you just want to get the stuff to vaporize and to create a cloud that hangs around you or your clothing, and that will keep the bugs away.