Best Mosquito Repellent For (Bug-Free) Travel

Whether you are planning a seaside summer vacation or a Safari expedition, you need to make sure that you protect yourself from mosquitos. Sure, some are completely harmless and they will just annoy you, but others are actually carriers of dangerous illnesses, such as Zika, the West Nile virus, etc.

It is always better to be safe than sorry, so the best way to protect yourself from these pesky bugs (and others!) is to arm yourself with an effective repellent.

In this review, we will first take a look at the various types of mosquito repellents out there. Then, we will take a look at the best products from the most effective repellent categories. So, without further ado, here are the best mosquito repellents for travel!

OUR FAVORITES

Indoor Use: Neatmaster Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
Outdoor Use: W4W Citronella Mosquito Repellent Coils
General Use:
Sawyer Ultra 30

For a bite free trip, continue reading about the best mosquito repellents compiled by Roger Timbrook.

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Maelezo ya Vyombo vya Habari kutoka kwa Mtaalam wa Usafiri wa Dunia
Safari ya Dunia ya Wataalamu

Roger ni kidogo ya kuvutia kwa kusafiri. Amekuwa katika nchi zaidi ya 40, kuvunja mifuko 3 na kumiliki zaidi ya mifuko 10 ya nyuma katika miezi 12. Kile ambacho hajui kuhusu kusafiri, haifai kujua!

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

This Sawyer repellent won a SELF Outdoor Award in 2022.

Sara Coughlin

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

The first detections of West Nile virus this year are a reminder to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and possible disease.

Desiree Fischer
Reporter

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Both Consumer Reports and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggest that oil of lemon eucalyptus and picaridin can each serve as an alternative to DEET.

Terry Graedon
Editor, The People's Pharmacy