The 7 Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard of 2023
Protect your yard from pesky intruders
Mosquitos can make even the most-looked-forward-to outdoor activities unbearable, both for their annoying bites and their propensity to transmit diseases such as dengue, West Nile, and Zika.1 An effective insect repellent can help you better enjoy the outdoors, especially in humid areas where pests proliferate.
Here are our choices for the best mosquito repellents to keep the outdoor pests at bay.
Our Top Picks
Best Overall:
Sawyer Products Picaridin Insect Repellent at Amazon
Best Natural Repellent:
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent at Walmart
Best Incense:
Neem Aura Naturals Outdoor Citronella Sticks at Amazon
Best Candle:
Cutter Citro Guard Candle at Amazon
Best for Patios:
Thermacell Patio Shield at Amazon
Best Outdoor Spray:
Wondercide EcoTreat Ready-to-Use Outdoor Pest Control Spray at Amazon
Best Outdoor Coil:
PIC Mosquito Repelling Coils at Amazon
Read more on the best mosquito repellents, written by Amanda Rose Newton.
February 10, 2025
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