![]() ![]() 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. Instead, we used our extensive research and the opinions of experts to choose a pool of sprays that science has proven to be effective.Īfter multiple weeks of testing, we found three bug sprays that stood above the rest: 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. 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. ![]() 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. ![]() All this after consulting with multiple experts to ensure we included repellents that are actually effective at, well, repelling bugs. 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. 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. Nothing ruins a sojourn outdoors quite like an entourage of pesky mosquitoes chowing down on your arms and legs. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account ![]()
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