Bug Repellents That Work

Mosquito and tick bites aren’t just annoying–they spread dangerous diseases. In this episode, senior staff writer Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.
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He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment.

Click to watch the video from the New York Times Podcasts.

Senior Staff Writer

Doug Mahoney

Doug Mahoney ni mwandishi mwandamizi wa wafanyakazi katika Wirecutter inayofunika uboreshaji wa nyumbani. Alitumia miaka 10 katika ujenzi wa hali ya juu kama seremala, msimamizi, na msimamizi. Anaishi katika nyumba ya kilimo yenye umri wa miaka 250 na alitumia miaka minne akijenga upya nyumba yake ya zamani. Pia hufuga kondoo na ana ng'ombe wa maziwa ambaye hunyonyesha kila asubuhi.

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Dawa ya Picaridin ya Sawyer

Sawyer Picaridin Lotion

Bidhaa za Sawyer Permethrin

mdudu wa kufukuza

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Sawyer ya 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent

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Kutoka kwa kikosi

Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Cnoc’s ThruBottle also features a 28mm thread, allowing you to use it with filters such as the Sawyer Squeeze.

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L 28mm is widely considered to be the most reliable filter-bladder combo in existence, and we agree 100% with that sentiment.

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Owner & Managing Editor

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

I carry the Sawyer Squeeze in my day pack in case of emergencies and as a backup to my larger water filter on backpacking trips where I know I’ll be relying on streams.