The Best Bug Repellents

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Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent
"Our pick: The best bug repellent"
Proven Mosquito and Tick Spray
"Also great: Another picaridin spray option"
Natrapel Tick and Insect Repellent
"Also great: Effective picaridin formula, messier application"
Ranger Ready Picaridin Tick + Insect Repellent
"Also great: Good options, not a good spray pattern"
Ben’s Tick Repellent
"Also great: An aerosol picaridin option"
Natrapel Tick and Insect Repellent (aerosol spray)
"Also great: Another aerosol picaridin option"
Off Defense Insect Repellent with Picaridin, 5 Ounce
"Also great: (Yet) another picaridin option"
Cutter Backwoods Tick Defense
"Also great: Same effectiveness, less duration"
Repel Tick Defense
"Also great: Also same effectiveness, less duration"
Cutter Backwoods Dry
"Also great: The best DEET-based repellent"
Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent Clothing & Gear
"Also great: For clothing and gear, and tick protection"