are picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus (more on those below). Here are five of our top-rated repellents. (Digital and All Access members can see CR’s full insect repellent ratings.) ...

"Homemade, do-it-yourself mosquito repellents, even ones with citronella ... (specifically with at least 20% picaridin) and oil of lemon eucalyptus (at 40%) are as effective as DEET.

"An ounce of prevention certainly is worth a pound of cure," said Megan Meuti, an Ohio State University Extension agent.

We typically do not recommend essential oil repellents ... Murphy's Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Spray and Cutter’s Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent. Bullfrog Mosquito Coast Bug Spray Insect Repellent ...

Nothing ruins a summer day more than mosquitos.These tiny pests are not just annoying but they can carry diseases like nile, ...

I always have this on hand!" — Amazon Customer This plant-based mosquito spray helps ward off bugs for up to six hours using lemon eucalyptus oil, without any DEET. The balm is made with ...

Mosquito Repellent Spray with Active Ingredients: Containing Lemongrass Oil, Geraniol Oil, and Geranium Oil, the plant-based insect repellent spray is effective at repelling most mosquitoes ...

The most effective mosquito repellents are EPA-registered repellents, with products containing DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. As for protective clothing, covering exposed skin by ...

Residents are advised to minimize the risk of contracting diseases from mosquitoes by ... Use EPA-registered repellent with DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

CR tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people using real mosquitoesCR tests repellants by ...