A bottle of Off! Clean Feel insect repellent.
A bottle of Off! Clean Feel insect repellent.

The 6 Best Mosquito Repellents That Saved Us From Itchy Bites During Warm Weather Fun

Mosquito season is here and that means it’s time for us to start being vigilant about protecting ourselves from the pesky pests. While the most common side effect of a mosquito bite is an itchy red bump, mosquitoes can also spread dangerous diseases like West Nile, Lyme disease, Zika, dengue, and more.

We tested various types of repellents — with and without DEET (aka diethyltoluamide, a chemical developed by the U.S. Army that’s widely used in insect repellents).[1] We rated each product based on application, smell, effectiveness, and ingredient quality to find the six best mosquito repellents available today.

Continue reading to learn more about the best mosquito repellents, written by Esther Carlstone.

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