9 Mosquito Repellents Our Experts Recommend for Keeping Bites Away

Mosquitoes show up whether you're grilling in the backyard, camping in the woods, or working through your summer to-do list. That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab tests mosquito repellents year-round, focusing on what actually works in the field.

For this guide, Lab results were combined with field-tested feedback from entomologists and outdoor pros, including Megan E. Meuti, Ph.D., an entomologist at Ohio State University who weighed in on ingredient effectiveness and safe use. Our picks range from plant-based formulas to proven DEET sprays that continue to perform reliably.

Continue reading to learn more about mosquito repellents that work, written by Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl.

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Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Timothy Dahl is an experienced writer and editor covering home improvement, DIY, and lifestyle topics for nearly 20 years.

Good Housekeeping: Mosquito Repellents Our Experts Recommend for Keeping Bites Away

9 Mosquito Repellents Our Experts Recommend for Keeping Bites Away

Mosquitoes show up whether you're grilling in the backyard, camping in the woods, or working through your summer to-do list. That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab tests mosquito repellents year-round, focusing on what actually works in the field.

For this guide, Lab results were combined with field-tested feedback from entomologists and outdoor pros, including Megan E. Meuti, Ph.D., an entomologist at Ohio State University who weighed in on ingredient effectiveness and safe use. Our picks range from plant-based formulas to proven DEET sprays that continue to perform reliably.

Continue reading to learn more about mosquito repellents that work, written by Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl.

Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Writers
Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Timothy Dahl is an experienced writer and editor covering home improvement, DIY, and lifestyle topics for nearly 20 years.
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Writers
Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Timothy Dahl is an experienced writer and editor covering home improvement, DIY, and lifestyle topics for nearly 20 years.
Medya Mansyone

Good Housekeeping: Mosquito Repellents Our Experts Recommend for Keeping Bites Away

9 Mosquito Repellents Our Experts Recommend for Keeping Bites Away

Mosquitoes show up whether you're grilling in the backyard, camping in the woods, or working through your summer to-do list. That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab tests mosquito repellents year-round, focusing on what actually works in the field.

For this guide, Lab results were combined with field-tested feedback from entomologists and outdoor pros, including Megan E. Meuti, Ph.D., an entomologist at Ohio State University who weighed in on ingredient effectiveness and safe use. Our picks range from plant-based formulas to proven DEET sprays that continue to perform reliably.

Continue reading to learn more about mosquito repellents that work, written by Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl.

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Writers
Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Timothy Dahl is an experienced writer and editor covering home improvement, DIY, and lifestyle topics for nearly 20 years.
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Writers
Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Timothy Dahl is an experienced writer and editor covering home improvement, DIY, and lifestyle topics for nearly 20 years.
Medya Mansyone
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