Répulsifs contre les insectes (Bug Dope) : Comment choisir

DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?

Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.

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Various insect repellent products arranged on a wooden surface with text How to Choose Insect Repellents.
Various insect repellent products arranged on a wooden surface with text How to Choose Insect Repellents.

Répulsifs contre les insectes (Bug Dope) : Comment choisir

DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?

Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.

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Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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Section Hiker: Insect Repellents: How to Choose

Various insect repellent products arranged on a wooden surface with text How to Choose Insect Repellents.
Various insect repellent products arranged on a wooden surface with text How to Choose Insect Repellents.

Répulsifs contre les insectes (Bug Dope) : Comment choisir

DEET- and Picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available from a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they at repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to get? Which ones are the safest to use for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellents damage clothing and gear? Are lotions and wipes more effective than pump sprays or aerosol cans? Are there any natural products that have also proven effective at repelling mosquitoes and ticks?

Continue reading to learn more about choosing an insect repellent, written by Philip Werner.

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Author and Backpacker
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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