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.

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

Bay Area News Group
News Group

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.

Rachel Cavanaugh
Mwandishi

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.

Josh King
Mwandishi wa Kuchangia