The 8 Best Bug Repellents The Spruce Has Tested

After a few unhappy experiences with bug bites after park trips and campouts, my family finally learned the importance of bringing the right insect repellent. We know we need it, but is the bug spray easy enough to put on? Is the smell and the feel on our skin tolerable? And, most importantly, will it keep us protected long enough?

We put together this diverse list of top bug repellents to check off as many of those needs and preferences as possible. These products all do the job of keeping away mosquitoes, ticks, small flies, and other bothersome outdoor pests, with some targeting particular insects more than others.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug repellents, written by Anton Galang.

The Spruce: The 8 Best Bug Repellents The Spruce Has Tested

The 8 Best Bug Repellents The Spruce Has Tested

After a few unhappy experiences with bug bites after park trips and campouts, my family finally learned the importance of bringing the right insect repellent. We know we need it, but is the bug spray easy enough to put on? Is the smell and the feel on our skin tolerable? And, most importantly, will it keep us protected long enough?

We put together this diverse list of top bug repellents to check off as many of those needs and preferences as possible. These products all do the job of keeping away mosquitoes, ticks, small flies, and other bothersome outdoor pests, with some targeting particular insects more than others.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug repellents, written by Anton Galang.

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The Spruce: The 8 Best Bug Repellents The Spruce Has Tested

The 8 Best Bug Repellents The Spruce Has Tested

After a few unhappy experiences with bug bites after park trips and campouts, my family finally learned the importance of bringing the right insect repellent. We know we need it, but is the bug spray easy enough to put on? Is the smell and the feel on our skin tolerable? And, most importantly, will it keep us protected long enough?

We put together this diverse list of top bug repellents to check off as many of those needs and preferences as possible. These products all do the job of keeping away mosquitoes, ticks, small flies, and other bothersome outdoor pests, with some targeting particular insects more than others.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug repellents, written by Anton Galang.

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