Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, Mosquito Repellent, Pump Spray, 4 Ounce, (Pack of 2)

4.5 | 52,208 ratings

Price: 9.1

Last update: 09-10-2024

About this item

MADE WITH OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS: This DEET-free insect repellent provides you with protection during adventures in the backyard and on the go.
REPELS MOSQUITOES FOR UP TO 6 HOURS: This repellent keeps you and your family protected for hours, so the fun doesn't have to end.
REFRESHING SCENT: This DEET-free personal repellent leaves you with a cool, refreshing scent so you don't have to put up with the usual bug spray smell.
REPELS: Create a barrier against mosquitoes, including those that may transmit the Zika, West Nile, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses.
NOT GREASY OR STICKY: Formulated with oil of lemon eucalyptus to provide protection without leaving your skin feeling sticky or greasy.

Product information

Product Dimensions

4.25 x 1.25 x 5.68 inches

Item Weight

9.6 ounces

Manufacturer

United Industries

ASIN

B010AFV1LQ

Country of Origin

USA

Item model number

24109

Customer Reviews

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 50,398 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#141 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
#1 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Sprays

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Top reviews from the United States

Gunnar K.

Great spray, smells nice and protects well

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024

This stuff is recommended by the EPA for repelling Ticks and Mosquitos, and I can honestly say it works. I went into the woods with like 7 ot 8 sprays of this all over me, and came back after hours of time with zero bites or creepy crawlies. I recommend using this with a Picaridin cream for any exposed skin, so that any persistent crawlers are thwarted by the double threat.

This stuff smells great, and the bottle is easy to use. It did leave me feeling a bit sticky in the long term and i needed to shower the scent off afterwards, but you should do that after hiking either way.
It's not ideal for travelling, as the bottle is too big for carry on luggage, but it's a good product for a good price

Brent - Normal Shopper

The best Insect Repellent out there

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024

If you are scared of using repellents with Deet this is the best option out there to keep bugs and mosquitos away. I've purchased this pack multiple times over the years. No other repellent other than Deet works as well as this does.

Anytime I'm outside during the summer whether its hiking, camping, sporting events, hanging out, or doing yard work I always use this product. I does have a pretty strong Lemon/Eucalyptus smell. People will be able to tell that you put something on as soon as you spray it. The smell isn't for everyone. My wife hates it but it doesn't bother me.

I heard about using Lemon/Eucalyptus as a repellent from the show Mythbusters many years ago. It was by far the best repellent. I have been buying this product ever since.

J. M. Grim

Excellent repellant

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024

We've bought this to use for our son (and ourselves now) as a DEET alternative, and it IS effective in most cases against mosquitos when we're hiking or outdoors. The only drawback is that it tends to ATTRACT certain wasps (so much so that it's kept in it's own ziploc bag and not left open when the car is open) very quickly so we alternate it's use in certain areas. That's the only reason I didn't give it the full 5 stars.

Amazon Customer

Must buy if you’re a hunter!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024

My husband hunts all game and this stuff is a life saver! We get really bad bugs in May and throught out the summer. This stuff keeps them far away and the nice thing is it doesn’t keep away any wild animals because it’s all natural. It stays on for a long time and is much lighter than any other bug spray I tried. I don’t write reviews but I figured I would for this and help someone out. I also put it on my daughter (1 year old) and doesn’t seem to bother her skin. 10/10 would recommend. (And no I didn’t get paid for this review, but I wish I did.)

Mare Astra

This swamp dweller says: Throw away your DEET products and use this instead

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2014

Update 11/10/2014:
Executive summary or tl;dr: When applied correctly, this works as well as DEET on mosquitoes. Approved by governmental agencies for use in malaria-prone areas. EXTREMELY SMELLY. Buy and use it with confidence.

I have been using this product to repel mosquitoes exclusively for seven years. I became so confident in it that I volunteered to survey wildlife in New England bogs and swamps for six years running. I can't think of a better test than standing around in prime mosquito territory for four hours at a time just daring them to bite. It works every time and they don't get their free lunch. I also used it in Alaska, Kenya, and India and was NEVER BITTEN.

This is the only non-DEET product that the International Travel Clinic at Dartmouth-Hitchcock recommends to those with destinations in malaria-prone countries, and oil of lemon eucalyptus is one of only two non-DEET chemicals approved by the CDC.

There are many reviews here that say this product didn't work well for them. I wonder if it may be that some people are not applying it correctly. This is an oil, not an aerosol, and it must be applied like sunscreen. The pump is merely for convenience. You spray some on, and then rub it over the entire area to be protected. If you fail to cover everything, the mosquitoes will home in on the uncovered area and bite there instead. You must apply this to your skin UNDER your clothes! Mosquitoes can bite through jeans, so thin summer shirts and shorts are no barrier to them.

You must also apply enough of the oil. If you stretch it too thin, it will not protect you. I cannot overstate how PUNGENT this stuff is; I wonder if some people don't apply enough because of the strong smell. You may have to try different amounts a few times until you find the amount that works right for you. Still, you don't have to slather on half a bottle or anything. The quickest I've ever gone through a supply was the one summer where I spent four days a week of swamp slogging with eight hours logged each day, and that only used one bottle. I'm pretty sure most people won't need nearly as much.

You must re-apply the oil at regular intervals. The effectiveness will wear off long BEFORE the smell does, so many people may think they are still protected when they are not. Re-apply every four to six hours. As an oil, this stuff is somewhat water resistant, but you will have to reapply sooner if you are swimming.

Another reason why people may think this isn't working is because it only keeps the mosquitoes from biting. It won't keep them from seeking you out. This is because it does not jam their long range radar, only the short range. A mosquito tracks potential prey using different senses when hunting for a potential lunch, than when it is looking for the safest place to bite an already discovered one. What happens with this stuff is they get close, and then get really confused. It's like they can see you until they get within a foot, and then you disappear. You can have several mosquitoes hovering around you, but none of them can find a good place to bite. They eventually give up and look for a less confusing blood source.

Lemon Eucalyptus will NOT work for you if you primarily want to repel black flies, ticks, or chiggers. In my experience, it is only so-so in repelling deer flies.

Finally, this stuff is AMAZINGLY SMELLY. In outdoor environments, this usually isn't a problem. But you really, really, really don't want to apply it before getting in a small enclosed space like an elevator or a car. Even outside, some people will hate the smell, others like it better than the DEET spray alternatives. It kinda smells like cough drops mixed with citronella. Unlike most repellents, the smell does not fade much with time. You are going to smell like this until you shower. If you wore clothes over it, they will smell of it until they are washed. But I think the smell is a small price to pay to stay bite-free.

Original review from 2007:
I am allergic to Deet. I've been the one at the back of the camping/hiking/fishing trips silently feeding millions of mosquitoes and other biting insects in misery for years- until now. I've tried everything on the market and was always disappointed, since all the deet free products I tried either triggered my allergies or just plain didn't work. This year, my doctor recommended I try the deet-free Repel, and I am sold. The difference is like night and day. We took it on a trip photographing butterflies and dragonflies in swamps in the Rio Grande Valley, TX, and came away bite free. Didn't work on chiggers, but I don't think it's supposed to. I'm not sure it lasts as long as the deet-containing products- my husband started using it exclusively as well, and he has to apply it more often than the Off or Cutter products he used to use. But I'm talking a drop from six hours of effectiveness to four, hardly a problem if you have room in your pack to carry the stuff. Also, it smells like Eucalyptus, which some people don't like, and you will smell of it for HOURS, even after it has lost it's effectiveness or until you take a shower.

ellie alqubaisi

it’s okay

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024

MELTS & RUINS ANYTHING WITH PAINT/COLOR ON IT. i applied this to my skin, and to my feet while wearing sandals, 10 seconds later my sandals were almost melting into my feet, the white paint was absolutely destroyed & didn’t come off my skin. also did the exact same with my hardcover book. so be aware. it does ok keeping bugs away, but i still have plenty of bites.

Christine M Ryan

If there's one mosquito within 100 miles, he'll get me. Works on vehicle headlights too

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024

I love this stuff. It really protects me from mosquito's and black flies. I just seem to attract them and this keeps most of them away. It is also a perfect product to clean those vehicle headlights that have turned yellow.. I didn't think it would really work but it did and mine were really bad. May have to re-do it occasionally but cheaper than new headlights.

BillieJean

Works better then anything else I have tried!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

Okay, folks, listen up because I've got some big news: this insect repellent is a game-changer! I'm what you might call a 'mosquito magnet'—those little bloodsuckers just can't get enough of me. But thanks to this magical spray, I've finally found my secret weapon against those pesky bugs.

Not only does this stuff keep the mosquitoes at bay, but it also works like a charm on other creepy crawlies too. And let me tell you, I've tried all the repellents out there, but nothing comes close to this one.

But here's the best part: I can actually enjoy the great outdoors now without worrying about getting eaten alive! No more swatting, no more itching, just pure outdoor bliss.

So if you're like me and you're tired of being a walking buffet for bugs, do yourself a favor and give this repellent a try. Trust me, you won't be disappointed

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