These Are the Only Proven Mosquito Repellents

Amid a cloud of misinformation and useless products, Wes Siler explains four mosquito repellents that actually work.

When it comes to mosquito repellents, an endless number of products make bold claims but offer very little protection in the real world. According to science, only four substances can offer reliable protection against mosquitoes: DEET, picaridin, allethrin, and permethrin. Wes Siler is here to detail how they work.

Wes recommends:

Off Deep Woods Insect Repellent
Ben’s Eco Spray
Sawyer permethrin wadudu wa kufukuza
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Device

You can watch the complete video on mosquito repellents here.

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These Are the Only Proven Mosquito Repellents

Amid a cloud of misinformation and useless products, Wes Siler explains four mosquito repellents that actually work.

Off Deep Woods Insect Repellent
Ben’s Eco Spray
Sawyer permethrin wadudu wa kufukuza
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Device

You can watch the complete video on mosquito repellents here.

Maelezo ya vyombo vya habari kutoka nje ya mtandao

Nje ya Mtandao

Outside covers travel, sports, gear, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the outdoors.

Maelezo ya vyombo vya habari kutoka nje ya mtandao

Nje ya Mtandao

Outside covers travel, sports, gear, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the outdoors.

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These Are the Only Proven Mosquito Repellents

Amid a cloud of misinformation and useless products, Wes Siler explains four mosquito repellents that actually work.

Off Deep Woods Insect Repellent
Ben’s Eco Spray
Sawyer permethrin wadudu wa kufukuza
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Device

You can watch the complete video on mosquito repellents here.

Maelezo ya vyombo vya habari kutoka nje ya mtandao

Nje ya Mtandao

Outside covers travel, sports, gear, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the outdoors.

Maelezo ya vyombo vya habari kutoka nje ya mtandao

Nje ya Mtandao

Outside covers travel, sports, gear, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the outdoors.

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Kitaalam

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.