How to Buy Bug Repellent
Knowing your enemy is important advice in the battle against bug bites and is key to selecting a repellent capable of providing maximum protection from insect-borne diseases.
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You Will Need
- DEET or picaridin
- Labels
- Plant-oil ingredients
- Discount, drug or outdoor stores
- Internet access
- Controlled-release bug repellent (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Buy controlled-release bug repellent for up to 10 hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks.
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Step 2
Consider individual factors
Consider individual factors in bug repellent selection which may affect protection, such as personal chemistry and sweating levels.
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Step 3
Buy stronger concentrations
Buy products with stronger concentrations of active ingredients for protection in areas dense with insects.
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Step 4
Read the label
Read the product label to determine whether the product protects against bug species you expect to encounter.
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Step 5
Consider a plant-oil repellent
Consider a natural product with active plant-oil ingredients, such as citronella and oil of lemon eucalyptus for short periods outdoors.
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Spray bug repellents are useful for applying over clothing.
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Step 6
Shop
Shop for bug repellents at discount, drug or outdoor stores and online, keeping a supply on hand so the next time you get an itch to barbecue or hike, the bugs won't be invited.
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There are more than 150 mosquito species in the United States.
