Bug Control Gear Ambayo Kwa Kweli Inafanya Kazi

Essentials
These items are your first line of defense against the types of things you want to go away.

Bug repellent for skin
3 picks, $2–$21
If you use only one item on this list, make it bug repellent—this should be your first line of defense, and a regular necessity anytime you head into the swarm.

Continue reading to learn about bug control gear that works, written by Harry Sawyers.

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May 27, 2025

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Harry Sawyers

Editor

Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, HVAC, cleaning, and emergency prep at Wirecutter for a decade.

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