Insect Repellent

Mosquito repellent Bugs are annoying, potentially even hazardous. They can turn an enjoyable trek into a miserable one in seconds. To keep them away, there are many different methods, although DEET is considered the most effective repellent ingredient. Other options, such as picaridin, IR 3535, or citronella, are also available. Read about insect repellent, its active ingredients, how it works, and how you use it to protect you while you are backpacking, hiking, or enjoying the outdoors.

Insect Repellent Buying Guide

The last thing you want is to be in camp as dusk removing ticks from your pants and be nearly eaten alive by mosquitoes. To prevent this, it is essential to choose the right insect repellent that fits your situation. Depending on where you go, what you do, and for how long, you may need different types of repellents to deter bugs while backpacking [...] Read more

Understanding the Ingredients

When searching for bug spray, many don't understand what "active ingredient" means or what DEET really is. However, there are many different pros and cons of DEET and other active ingredients, some that may even affect your health and safety. Learning what to look for in insect repellents will help you find what products are appropriate for you [...] Read more

Repellent FAQ

Honestly, spraying a liquid all over your body to keep away bugs seems pretty crazy. But, remarkably, bug sprays work wonders in protecting us from mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and other pests in the outdoors. How do insect repellents work? What can it protect me from? How should I use it? These questions and more will be answered [...] Read more

Clinician's Guide to Mosquito Repellent

www.annals.org

In depth article by Mark S. Fradin, MD outlining mosquitoes, how they react to repellent, and what type of chemicals are most effective against them.