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It is also a good idea to use insect repellent when you're spending time outdoors. Contrary to what you may have heard, there are a variety of repellents that work, in addition to DEET.

When it comes to mosquito repellent, there are several essential oils that are known to be effective. These include citronella, lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and tea tree oil.

It’s the best bottle of bug spray we found after testing over 25 repellents and talking to everyone from the EPA to the American Mosquito Control Association. This EPA-approved picaridin formula ...

April 2025 If you want to keep mosquitoes away from your deck or patio without having to slather your skin in bug repellent, get the Thermacell E90 Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent. After spending ...

In addition to clearing out water sources, using mosquito repellent is key. Gaona recommends applying repellent directly to skin or clothing, and said there are plenty of options on the market for ...

On the other hand, these portable Thermacell units weigh just a few ounces and are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that work to heat and diffuse mosquito repellent into the air.

The war has been waged with shovels and insecticides, with mosquito repellent, mosquito traps and mosquito-larvae-eating fish, with bed nets and window screens and rolled-up newspapers.