10 Best Bug and Mosquito Repellents of 2024, Tested by Experts
Keep the bugs away with these top-rated sprays, candles and backyard applications.
It wouldn’t be summer with cookouts, camping trips, golf outings and, yes, the constant hum of mosquitoes buzzing in your ear. That’s why the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute look year-round for the best mosquito repellents and bug sprays. Our latest round-up includes newcomers to the market with unique formulations, as well as old reliables that continue to do the job.In putting together this list for the 2024 outdoor season, we combined in-house Lab tests with insights from our extensive network of outside experts, including Megan E. Meuti, P.h.D., an assistant professor of entomology at Ohio State University. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for beating back the bugs, the following list will keep you covered for every scenario, all summer long.
May 1, 2024
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It absolutely works like a charm whether you’re sitting in the backyard or hiking deep in the woods.
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If you have some that isn’t pre-treated with permethrin, you can buy some to spray on your own netting/clothing before use.
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“We tested this bug repellent on park outings and used it for a long day of yard work. It earns high marks for effectiveness, keeping us protected from any bug bites, even despite exposure to sweat,” The Spruce says.
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