The Best Bug Sprays To Keep Mosquitoes And Other Insects At Bay, Tried And Tested
Nothing ruins a summer night faster than a swarm of mosquitoes or the maddening itch of bug bites that show up out of nowhere. Whether you’re camping in the woods, gardening in the backyard, hiking deep into the wilderness, or just hanging on the front porch with friends, the best bug sprays will help keep the usual suspects (mosquitoes, ticks, sand flies) at bay. Not to mention protecting you from nasty potential diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika, and Lyme disease.
With so many options on the market, it is tricky to know which ones actually work and won’t leave you sticky or smelling like a science lab. Insect repellents also come in a wide range of application methods, including aerosols, pump sprays, lotions, and roll-ons, adding another layer to the decision-making process.
Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays, written by Rachel Cavanaugh.
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Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.
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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.
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The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.
