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Best bug sprays in 2022

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Nothing ruins a sojourn outdoors quite like an entourage of pesky mosquitoes chowing down on your arms and legs. Sure, bug spray is great and all. But between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what actually works, let alone find a spray that doesn’t smell like a chemistry class or make you feel like you took a dip in a vat of oil.

That’s why we went hands-on with bug repellents to test how they feel, how they smell and everything else you’d want to know about a bug spray before you use one. All this after consulting with multiple experts to ensure we included repellents that are actually effective at, well, repelling bugs. We tested only bug sprays that have an active ingredient approved by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, p-Menthane-3,8-diol (which is in oil of lemon eucalyptus), IR3535 and 2-Undecanone. DEET was the resounding favorite among the experts we interviewed, but they all praised the effectiveness of the other ingredients as well, especially picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus.

To be clear, we didn’t test each spray for its efficacy at repelling bugs, since there are so many external variables that go into that. Instead, we used our extensive research and the opinions of experts to choose a pool of sprays that science has proven to be effective.

After multiple weeks of testing, we found three bug sprays that stood above the rest:

Proven Insect Repellent Spray

Best bug spray overall and best DEET-free bug spray

Proven

So nice and light you might forget you’re wearing it, though bugs won’t. Picaridin — Proven’s active ingredient, comprising 20% of its formula — is one of the best at repelling bugs

$16.97 at Home Depot

Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray

A great DEET-free alternative

Coleman

A 30% IR3535 spray in an aerosol bottle, Coleman SkinSmart has a consistent, wide spray, dried instantly and didn’t leave any greasy residue on our skin.

~~$9. 00~~ $5.00 at Walmart

Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent

Best DEET bug spray

Cutter

Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula, the gold standard in insect repellents. It's very effective, and had the mildest scent and least greasy texture of the DEET sprays we tested

$4.28 at Home Depot

Proven Insect Repellent Spray

This picaridin formula from Proven is one of the most portable options, perfect for hikers or for simply stashing in your bag so you’re always prepared. The nozzle, despite its small design, is incredibly consistent and applies evenly. It isn’t an aerosol can, but it’s equipped with a long pump, so spraying felt nice and easy, even though it gets harder when you spray it upside down (since, thanks to gravity, the straw may no longer be submerged). Despite that fact, it didn’t take us a long time to spray ourselves. With an average application time of just over 21 seconds, it was the fastest pump spray we tested.

Proven Spray’s scent is largely, well, nonexistent. Each bug spray went through two separate testers, and both testers who used Proven said they could barely smell anything. No wafting tears-inducing chemical odor. The Proven also wasn’t greasy and had a nearly perfect score for the way the spray felt on our skin. It was easy to forget that we even applied this spray — besides the fact no bug would dare touch our skin.

The Proven repellent was also remarkably portable, thanks in part to its slim bottle. It can fit in basically any bag, but it’s not so small that you’ll easily lose it. (If you do prefer a pocket-size spray, this repellent is available in a smaller, 2-ounce spritzer.) The bottle also comes with a simple cap to protect from any leaks, which held up well during some stress testing. While it doesn’t provide perfect protection because it can fall off, when one of our testers threw it in a bag and went for a bike ride it stayed completely secure.

We absolutely love the way the Proven disappears on our skin and its basically scentless formula. If you’re looking for an insect repellent that’s easy to use and easy to forget, you can’t get much better than the Proven Insect Repellent Spray.

Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray

Coming in just shy of first place in our ratings is the Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray. It was one of our best sprays in the performance category (which covered tests such as spray smell, feel, quality and others), falling just a little short in portability due to its slightly bulky bottle.

The IR3535 repellent had a wide, even spray that made application a breeze. And since it’s an aerosol can rather than a pump spray, we didn’t have the problem of the pump not being submerged in the spray when applying it upside down. Instead, the aerosol pushes the repellent out, which made spraying our entire bodies a super fast process. Just be careful of spraying upside down too often, because like all aerosol products, if you do it too much, the aerosol will escape. (We had this happen with a different aerosol spray when we used it upside down too many times, which resulted in repellent stuck in the can with no way to get out. Bummer.)

The feel of the Coleman SkinSmart wasn’t greasy or sticky at all. The formula uses a drying technology that makes it disappear almost instantly on your skin. The only big speed bump we ran into with this spray was its smell. It’s marketed as odorless, and while that rang true for one of our testers, another said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when you spray it, and that the harsh scent lingered for a while.

Another highlight of the Coleman IR3535 formula is the bottle it comes in. It’s equipped with a locking switch to keep it secure. It was right in the middle in terms of size, not big and bulky but also not slim and packable like some of the other options we tested.

If you’re looking for an aerosol repellent with similar performance to our top pick, and you’re willing to give up some portability, the Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent is the pick for you.

Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent

During our research, we found DEET to be the consensus gold standard when it comes to insect repellents (read more on how we chose our testing pool below). But despite their reputation, sprays containing DEET didn’t score as well overall in our tests as other options. If you don’t care as much about the smell and feel of the spray and want the science-backed, best-in-class ingredient for repelling bugs, DEET is the way to go.

Out of the multiple DEET-based repellents we tested, the Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent edged out the competition. It really came down to the Cutter and the famous OFF! Deep Woods Insect & Mosquito Repellent, but the cap of the OFF! popped off during testing and was the aerosol can that left us with repellent stuck in the bottle, so we had to knock off some points.

The Cutter had a solid spray, though it came out slightly wet and cold at times. The nozzle is larger than the others we tested, resulting in a wide area of application. This, plus its ability to spray upside down, made for ultra fast application times, clocking in at under 13 seconds on average for mostly full-body coverage.

The spray wasn’t too offensive, but still a little harsh. It has that classic chemical smell you expect from bug spray. The repellent also left a light residue that took quite a while to fully dry, but it didn’t feel terribly greasy.

While this repellent didn’t perform overly exceptionally or poorly in most of our tests, its biggest downside was the bottle’s size. It’s a bulky spray, which makes it easy to handle but hard to simply throw in your bag for a day on the trails. The size does make it quite durable, though, as both testers noted its sturdy build. And after all the testing and spraying it worked good as new, in contrast to some other sprays that had caps pop off or clogged nozzles.

If you’re looking for a DEET spray, willing to sacrifice some comfort in terms of the spray’s feel and smell, and you don’t mind carrying around a larger can, Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent should top your list.

We selected 10 bug sprays after thoroughly researching the most effective ingredients and talking to several experts to find the best of the best at repelling insects. We chose only repellents with both an active ingredient that is both CDC- and EPA-approved, which are DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, p-Menthane-3,8-diol (which is a component of oil of lemon eucalyptus, but they are regulated separately), IR3535 and 2-Undecanone.

Our experts largely echoed the CDC and EPA, praising the effectiveness of all these ingredients, but heralded DEET above all else as the industry standard. “DEET is still the gold standard to many in the public health profession,” says Elmer Gray, public health extension entomologist for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Many of his peers also agree.

“The gold standard for insect repellents is still DEET-based products sold under a whole host of brand names,” echoes Dr. Jerome Goddard, extension professor of medical entomology at Mississippi State University. “Many studies through the years have demonstrated its effectiveness against a variety of flying insects and (somewhat) against ticks. ”

While some may harbor concerns over DEET’s safety and its toxicity, all the experts we talked to said those worries are largely unfounded. “The first law of toxicology is that everything is toxic,” says Dr. Jeffrey G. Scott, professor of insect toxicology at the department of entomology at Cornell University. “It’s just the dose that determines the effect.” The EPA has concluded that DEET is safe, and many of the worrying stories of people getting seizures or even dying came after ingestion or “dermal applications not consistent with label directions.”

The EPA has been testing DEET for decades and found that if used as directed, it is completely safe for everyone, even pregnant women and children over 2 months. However, repellents with the active ingredient oil of lemon eucalyptus and p-menthane-3,8-diol aren’t recommended for children under the age of 3 because the dangers of applying them to kids under that age haven’t been thoroughly explored.

The CDC recommends using products with an active ingredient concentration of more than 10% for limited protection and says that the effectiveness of DEET plateaus after 50%. The experts we talked to agree. “In general, higher concentrations of an active ingredient provide longer duration of protection, regardless of the active ingredient,” says Dr. Eva Buckner, assistant professor and state extension specialist at University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Medical Entomology Laboratory. “However, concentrations above around 50% do not offer a marked increase in protection time. Products with less than 10% active ingredient may offer only limited protection, often from one to two hours.” Following that guidance, all the repellents we tested have between a 10% and 30% concentration of their active ingredients.

Even with regular application of repellent, you may occasionally be bitten — and if you consider yourself a mosquito magnet, you’re probably very aware of when you do. If you’re the kind of person who does seem to attract mosquito bites, we’ve found that the suction-based Bug Bite Thing — a viral sensation — can provide relief, so long as you keep it on hand and use it right away. Otherwise, a variety of topical applications, ranging from hydrocortisone creams to treatments like After Bite may help.

We ran each bug repellent through the same tests to measure both performance and portability. We did not test each spray’s ability to physically repel bugs, but instead relied on our extensive research and the opinions of experts we interviewed to create criteria that all the repellents we tested met. Our performance ratings, rather, were based on tests that examined the physical quality of spray, smell and feel among other things. Since many of these tests are subjective, we had two testers evaluate each repellent and took the average of both results. Here’s a full breakdown of every test we ran:

Performance

Spray quality: We tested how wide, even and consistent the spray was by applying it multiple times on ourselves.
Spray smell: We smelled the spray whenever we applied it and noted how strong or weak it was and if it was a pleasant or harsh smell.
Spray feel: We noted how the spray felt on our skin whenever we applied it, and if it was greasy or sticky.
Spray difficulty: We tested how hard it was to spray ourselves with each repellent, noting how hard it was to hold each bottle and if we could spray it upside down.
Spray time: Each tester sprayed themselves three times with each repellent, finding the average time it took to spray themselves. We then averaged the results from both testers to come up with an average spray time.
Spray durability: After conducting all of our other tests, we observed how the bottle held up and if the quality of the spray was affected.

Portability

Leaks: We examined each bottle and looked for any sort of locking mechanism or cap and judged how likely it would be to leak in a bag.
Size: We noted how large each bottle was and threw it in a bag to see if it took up a lot of space.
Size options: We researched how many size options are available for each repellent.

This spray was one of the leaders early on in the testing process, but it dropped in the rankings after some durability issues. The cap popped off in a bag during a day of hiking, and after some serious spraying (much of it upside down), the aerosol in the bottle ran out, resulting in a can that still has bug repellent in it with no way to get it out. If you’re careful with the slightly more delicate can and avoid spraying it upside down too much, then the OFF! Deep Woods repellent is a top-notch pick.

Ben’s had an incredibly strong, unpleasant and chemical smell along with a thick and wet feel that had both of our testers antsy for a shower. Its spraying mechanism mimics the distribution you’d get from an aerosol can without actually using any of the gas — however, the spray itself came out extremely dense and sticky, which outweighed any of its other benefits.

The pump spray on the Sawyer repellent provided short little spritzes that didn’t cover much area, so we found ourselves spraying a lot to get even coverage. Its small size makes it a little difficult to hold and spray all around, but it doesn’t have a terribly strong smell. It dried quite quickly, but the pump also got clogged quite a bit during testing. The highlight was definitely the double-locking lid, which ensured a leak-free experience.

This picaridin option from OFF! also impressed our testers, with a wide aerosol spray and a fast-drying feel. One tester said she didn’t smell anything when she applied it and another smelled orange peel, so even if you do smell anything, it’s not a harsh, eye-watering scent. This repellent scored highest in our performance category, but it doesn’t have a cap or lock, is a little bulky and comes in just one size, which knocked off some points. Only one point behind our runner-up, Coleman SkinSmart spray, it’s still a high-quality option.

This repellent is made with p-menthane-3,8-diol, but its tiny size and small pump made it hard to apply. The spray itself isn’t doesn’t apply particularly evenly and sometimes just squirts a jet of spray instead of misting, but it didn’t have a scent at all, which was a huge bonus. It’s also available in one of the smallest size options, at 2 ounces, so if you want a truly tiny spray you can fit in your pocket, this one could be for you.

The scent of this lemon eucalyptus spray was polarizing for our testers: One loved the herby tones and the other was left coughing because of its strong and pungent smell. (Even if you do enjoy the scent, we’d recommend applying it outside.) This repellent was also extremely greasy and took a while to dry. Similar to the Ben’s spray, the first thing we wanted to do after applying it was take a shower.

This spray had a pleasant smell due to its oil of lemon eucalyptus base, although it was strong at times. The pump worked well, but it took too long to apply and the bottle is a bit stubborn: You can’t spray it upside down due to its pump function, and it’s easy for your finger to slip off the small nozzle. It was oilier than other options and the spray dripped around the nozzle, making it a little messy.

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The Best Bug Sprays for 2022

Whether you're adventuring in sweltering summer heat or raking up leaves in the fall, there are always parts of the world dealing with the one tag-a-long no one ever wants to deal with: bugs. I'm talking mosquitos, ticks, chiggers, gnats, biting flies and no-see-ums. Yuck. (And ouch and itch.)

I grew up in Louisiana and now I live in Florida, so I've spent a lifetime dousing my skin and clothes in insect repellent. Bug spray is a staple in the south, to say the least.

If you plan on spending any time outdoors fishing, hiking, or especially if you plan to go camping or visit any marshy areas, it's best to go prepared with insect repellent. But you don't want to waste money on bug repellent with minimal effectiveness. Here's a compiled list of some of the best bug sprays available right now, as determined by my testing of more than 20 products in the South Florida heat.

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Cutter Dry aerosol spray

Best overall aerosol insect repellent

When you live somewhere it's so hot you start sweating upon opening your back door, adding an additional layer of stickiness is not an option. Cutter Dry insect repellent is the best bug spray by far in terms of feel.

The aerosol nozzle sprays wide and evenly, and the formula dries nearly instantly on your skin. You don't have to rub this spray into your skin at all.

The bottle says unscented, but Cutter Dry does have a slight smell to it. It's not overpowering like many other sprays, though, and definitely not intolerable.

Made with 10% DEET, this insect repellent will do its job in most environments. I would consider taking something stronger, such as a 20% or 30% DEET product, for backcountry adventures in buggy environments.

$7 at Walmart

$24 at Amazon

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Proven picaridin insect repellent

Best overall pump spray insect repellent

If you prefer to avoid aerosol sprays, Proven makes a great picaridin-based pump spray insect repellent. Picaridin is a synthetic compound derived from piperine, a chemical compound found in the family of plants that produces black pepper. It's not as odorous as DEET, and according to some research, picaridin is equally as effective at repelling bugs as DEET.

The Proven picaridin pump spray is the only one I found to be truly odorless during my testing. I probably would have looked crazy to bystanders if they saw me smelling my skin and clothes to catch a whiff of this stuff. No scent!

For a pump spray, it doesn't have a bad texture. This bug spray goes on pretty light and I only had to rub it in a tiny bit. It absorbed quickly. Of all the bug sprays I've used in my life, this was my first time trying Proven, and I'll likely buy it in the future.

$18 at Walmart

$13 at Amazon

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Natrapel lemon eucalyptus insect repellent

Best natural insect repellent

For those who want to avoid chemicals altogether, a lemon eucalyptus insect repellent is a gentler way to stave off bugs and their bites. I tried a few different lemon eucalyptus bug sprays, and Natrapel came out on top.

Free of the two chemicals proven to repel insects, it's natural to think this bug spray isn't as effective as its DEET- or picaridin-containing counterparts. However, the CDC and EPA recognize lemon eucalyptus oil as an effective insect repellent. The Natrapel bottle does say it offers up to six hours of protection versus the typical eight to 12 in DEET and picaridin products.

Anyway, if you don't mind applying more often, Natrapel's aerosol or pump spray is a good option. Despite the fact that the active ingredient is an oil, this bug spray doesn't feel as oily as you might expect. It is slightly tougher to rub in compared to DEET and picaridin sprays, but it's not bad overall. Both types of bottles are easy to spray. Plus, the smell is nice (if you like lemon eucalyptus).

$13 at Walmart

$13 at Amazon

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Sawyer permethrin aerosol and pump spray insect repellent

Best insect repellent for clothes and gear

I'm obsessed with these permethrin insect repellents from Sawyer. I sprayed all of my fabric patio furniture and the tarp covering my home gym equipment. Permethrin is an insect repellent designed for clothes and gear -- it is not to be used on the skin or on clothes while you're wearing them. Seriously, heed the safety instructions.

The aerosol permethrin creates a nice wide, even, fast spray. I coated my outdoor furniture with this easily in a few seconds. The pump spray is less convenient, but still good.

While the bottles say the product is odorless, I noticed a slight odor while using the sprays. It smelled similar to spray paint, but far less potent. These bottles aren't something I'd want to travel with -- they're rather large -- so I would recommend spraying your gear before you head out for a camping trip or other outdoor adventure.

Sawyer's permethrin spray lasts up to six weeks or through six washes.

$10 at Bass Pro

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Proven picaridin lotion

Best insect repellent lotion

Not a fan of sprays? Try Proven's picaridin lotion. Like the Proven pump spray, the odorless lotion is truly odorless. The "gentle scent" lotion smells so nice I'd use it as regular lotion if I didn't know it was an insect repellent!

This lotion uses the same 20% picaridin formula as the Provem pump spray. Conveniently sized, these bottles would be easy to travel with, and the smaller bottle is even appropriate for air travel.

I personally think lotion is better to take hiking and on backpacking trips because it absorbs into the skin better. I feel like I'm less likely to sweat it out on hot, active days.

$22 at Amazon

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Ben's 30% DEET wipes

Best insect repellent wipes

For extremely packable insect repellent, try wipes. I like Ben's 30% DEET wipes because I know they're effective and they're easy to take anywhere. You can easily take insect repellent wipes on planes, toss a few in your day bag for unexpected bugginess and equip yourself with lightweight repellent for multiday outdoor excursions.

Wipes are also great if you don't like spraying or rubbing lotion onto your skin -- instead of rubbing dirt on your skin while applying spray, these wipes actually clean your skin while adding bug protection. Wipes also make it easier to protect your skin while avoiding damage to your clothes. (At higher concentrations, DEET can leave marks on certain fabrics.)

$37 at Walmart

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Natrapel picaridin wipes

Best DEET-free insect repellent wipes

Natrapel strikes again with picaridin insect repellent wipes. The formula contains 20% picaridin and is nearly odorless with protection of up to 12 hours. These wipes are slightly softer than the Ben's wipes above, but still wipe away dirt effectively.

Like the Ben's wipes, these are extremely portable and can fit in just about any type of pack you plan on carrying. It's a win-win all around.

$9 at Walmart

$13 at Amazon

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The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

RAID® Flying insect spray

How to use:

To kill flies, mosquitoes, mosquitoes:

Close windows and doors.
Holding the can at arm's length and directing the spray from yourself upwards, spray the product in small circular motions, moving from the window to the door.
Treat at a distance of 1 m from walls and furniture.
Application rate - 8-10 s of spraying in a room with a volume of 30 m3 ³ .
To kill a wasp or hornet that has flown into the room, spray 1-2 seconds directly on the insect.
After treatment, leave the room and close the doors, after 20 minutes thoroughly ventilate (30 min.) and carry out wet cleaning of surfaces with which food and people can come into contact.

To kill moths in wardrobes:

Do not treat clothes! For a long-term effect (against flies - up to 24 hours, against mosquitoes - up to 2 weeks):

Treat insect entry and landing sites.
From a distance of 0.5 m, spray on glass windows, frames and door jambs, after checking on an inconspicuous area of the surface that the agent does not damage it and does not leave marks.
Do not touch treated surfaces until dry.
Spray at a temperature not lower than +10 ^° C and not higher than +40 ^° C.

Active substance:

D-Phenotrin (0.125 %) (CAS: 26046-85-5)

Polletin (0.100 %) (CAS: 23031-36-9)

PROPRESSION measures:

Use only for its intended purpose according to the instructions.
Do not inhale aerosol, do not spray on people or animals.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Do not disassemble or give to children! Flammable! Do not spray near open flames and hot objects.
Protect from direct sunlight and temperatures above +50 °C.
Keep away from sources of ignition/heat/sparks/open flames.
Do not smoke.
Do not damage packaging or incinerate even after use.
Spray in the absence of people, animals, birds, remove or cover terrariums and aquariums, turn off aeration.
Remove food, utensils and children's toys during processing.
Do not spray on wallpaper.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water after application.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if you wear them and if it is easy to do so.
Continue rinsing eyes.
Seek medical attention if necessary, show product label.
Use no more than 1 can per day.
Avoid release to the environment.

How to apply repellant correctly | Repellent OFF!®

You don't need a degree in biology to use repellent, but there are a few important tricks to keep in mind. For example, did you know that just spraying the product on your hand is not enough to repel mosquitoes? This is true! The repellent will also not work if you simply spray the product into the air and pass through the resulting "cloud". Alas, this is not toilet water.

Prepare a good spray: Apply in slow, long strokes
Read instructions to find out if you need to shake your product OFF! ^® before use. Shake the can first, if necessary, and then apply from a distance of 15-20 cm from the skin and clothing. Spray with slow, long strokes. No need to wait - the remedy starts working immediately

Do's and Don'ts:
- Do not apply protection in the wrong order. We recommend that you use sunscreen first and then repellent.
- Do not apply to cuts, wounds, irritated or sunburned skin.
- Do not spray in enclosed areas. Spray outdoors.
Even application: Moisten bare skin evenly with hands
Use sufficient amount to apply to exposed clothing* and skin (see next step for instructions on applying to the face). Moisten the exposed skin evenly with your hands. Be mindful of areas that are usually overlooked, such as the ankles and the crooks of the elbows. Also keep in mind that products with a higher content of the active ingredient do not provide more protection. The protection just lasts longer. Therefore, choose a product according to the amount of time you plan to spend outdoors.

Learn about the active ingredients DEET and Picaridin.

*Products containing DEET should not be applied directly to or near viscose, dynel and acetate fabrics, plants, trim, furniture, plastics, watch glass, leather, painted or varnished surfaces, including car bodywork.
Application to the face: Apply gently to the face
Whether you want to protect your face or a child's face, apply the product under control. First, spray the product into the palm of your hand, then apply a sufficient amount on the face and around the ears. Avoid getting product in eyes and mouth.
Children: You must apply
yourself. Keep OFF!® Repellent out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to apply the product themselves and do not apply it directly to children's hands. Instead, apply the product according to the instructions above. First, spray the product on your palm, then apply on the skin of children.
Application to clothing: Application of OFF!® repellent to clothing
Mosquitoes can bite through clothing if it is not tight enough. Apply repellent to clothing to prevent bites. Spray on shirts, pants, socks and hats, but not under clothing. To protect against ticks, apply to cuffs, exposed sleeves, socks, and other exposed areas of outer clothing. Wash all treated clothing before wearing it again

Note: Repellent OFF! ^® will not damage cotton, wool or nylon.
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