Products SP874 Picaridin Insect Repellent Spray, 20% Picaridin, 4-Ounce, 1-Pack

The Picaridin is super effective, no argument there. This specific spray has no real odor, and is not greasy - but it IS somewhat oily, similar to a light lotion. It does not stain things like your car seats / armrests, and is easy to clean off. It also washes off your skin easily with soap and water when the day is over. The container is deceptive because it feels half empty, but it does actually contain the advertised amount. The top has a 'lock' that prevents the button from spraying, great for packing. The propellant is separate from the product, so even if the bottle got punctured only the propellant would escape, and the liquid would stay in the can. It is not a mist, but rather an actual spray, so there is minimal waste and overspray. Also less impacted by wind. The product dispenses at a pretty high rate - you have to move the bottle quickly to avoid over spraying one area. You can spray at any angle, even upside down.

I have the blood type that mosquitoes love. I can't keep them away from me. DEET Is usually pretty effective but in order to keep bugs away, I need a lot of it, and it smells terrible. The Picaridin in this spray isn't nearly as offensive to the nostrils, and I can layer it on pretty heavily. It's not quite as effective as DEET, but it works well enough, it's lack of smell makes it my first choice. For really bad mosquito days, I recommend combining this with a product containing IR3535. The two of them are definitely more effective than DEET alone, and neither one of them smells terrible.

I’ve always been eaten ALIVE by bugs. Mosquitoes, black flies, midges, you name it. I could be sitting with my parents and my mother would get no bites at all and I’d be covered. Rarely has anything worked so noticeably to make it so I’m completely left alone!!! I don’t bother with reviews often but I’m so happy to have found something that works that I just had to!!

Great product. Terrific for mosquitos, knats, ticks, etc. Even in those "high bug areas" in fields, weeds, deep woods, trails and camp. Loaned to friends whose bug spray wasn't working! Apply on boots and pants/legs for tick prevention; across shoulders and hat to keep flying bugs out of ears. Ordering my second bottle today!

This product works! It is so much better than any other comparable product that I have used, including OFF with picaridin. It is worth the money,