The 7 Best Insect Repellents to Ward Off Ticks, Mosquitoes, Fleas, and Pesky Bugs
Repel mosquitoes, ticks, and other pesky insects.
Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having to shoo mosquitoes and flies away while using GPS to navigate a trail.
Thankfully, the U.S. military developed a nifty little chemical solution to handle these annoyances: insect repellent. DEET and permethrin work to camouflage your body and kill bugs on contact, so you don’t have to flail your arms around in the woods.
Whether you’re having a backyard gathering, planning a picnic, or hiking the Appalachian Trail, these insect repellents keep the bugs at bay.
The Best Mosquito Repellents
- Best Overall: Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent (2-Pack)
- Best Lotion: Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion
- Best for Home Use: Thermacell E55 E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller
- Most Natural: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Repellent
- Most Powerful: Ben’s Max Formula Tick and Insect Repellent (2-Pack)
Continue reading the full article written by Kevin Cortez here.
October 30, 2024
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