The Best Insect Repellents of 2024

I spent a lot of time playing outdoors as a kid, and bugs and pests often invited themselves along for the fun. So my family and I made ample use of insect repellent, the ultimate solution for combatting pesky creppy-crawlies. Our team has put together this review guide to assist you with your insect troubles by revealing the best insect repellents on the market today. These options provide reliable protection and safe use. The top choice on our list is the Sawyer Products Permethrin Insect Repellent, known for its high effectiveness against numerous bugs in only one application.

Our Top Picks

  • Best Overall: Sawyer Products Permethrin Insect Repellent
  • Best Coverage: Natrapel Insect Repellent
  • High-Quality Choice: SALLYE ANDER Insect Repellent
  • Honorable Mention: Ranger Ready Insect Repellent
  • Also Consider: REPEL Plant-Based Insect Repellent

Sawyer Products Permethrin Insect Repellent

The Sawyer Products insect repellent is ideal to use while hunting! While it’s definitely perfect for everyday use, it’s so heavy-duty that it can kill different types of bugs when applied to backpacks and tents, reducing the mosquito population in the camp and prevent ticks from attaching to your skin.

Continue reading the full article written by the Garden Gate review team.

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October 27, 2024

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