Bugging out? These 5 insect repellents actually work, shoppers say

One of the best parts about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. But whether you're camping, hiking or lounging by the pool, pesky bugs are always trying to ruin the party, so a reliable insect repellent is a must.

Some of the more popular bug sprays include ingredients like DEET or picaridin, which are EPA- and CDC-approved. But which ones actually work? We turned to Amazon shoppers for answers, rounding up top-selling mosquito repellents and bug sprays that reviewers vouch for by the thousands. Shop these wildly popular repellents to keep the bugs at bay.

Continue reading to learn about 5 insect repellents that work, written by Korin Miller.

Health, Lifestyle and Commerce Writer

Korin Miller

Korin Miller is health, lifestyle and commerce writer who does everything from covering infectious diseases and health trends to testing fitness equipment, whitening toothpastes and everything in between. Korin has worked for years researching and investigating new shopping trends, and is always on the hunt for a good bargain to share with readers. She has been published in Forbes, Women's Health, Prevention, Health, The Bump, and more.

Soti nan eskwadwon an

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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Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

Korin Miller

Health, Lifestyle and Commerce Writer

Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

Mark Melotik

Freelance Writer

Medya Mansyone

Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”