The 7 Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work

When I'm in the depths of winter or even the early days of spring, all I dream about are pool days and barbecues. I want to enjoy as much time as possible outdoors, but after my first long summer day outside, I suddenly remember how much mosquitos love me, and while I'm scratching and itching all over, all I dream about are snowstorms and hot chocolate.

Mosquitoes have always loved to feast on my blood, so over the years, I've tried many different techniques and products to avoid the itch that mosquito bites bring, and I've learned talking to others like me that not every mosquito repellent is created equal.

Continue reading to learn more about mosquito repellents that actually work, written by Sarah Connor.

Reviews Editor

Sarah Connor

Sarah Connor is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics. She also contributes to Runner’s World, Bicycling, Best Products, and Biography.com. Before joining the Hearst Magazines team, Sarah was a National Content Editor for Hearst Television. She holds a master's in Journalism from Syracuse University and a dual bachelor's in English and Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. When she isn’t writing up a review of the newest gadgets, you can find her heading to the nearest rink for a figure skating session or enjoying the outdoors with her beloved Australian Shepherd, Rosie.

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Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

Korin Miller

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Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

Mark Melotik

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Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”