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Insect Repellents (Bug Dope): How to Choose
DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?
Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
Insect Repellents (Bug Dope): How to Choose
DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?
Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
Insect Repellents (Bug Dope): How to Choose
DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?
Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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