Features:

  • 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.
Can't survive summer without it!

I purchased this product because I saw it in Consumer Reports as being the only natural repellent that works and doesn't stain clothes. It lives up to its review. The smell is as expected - lemon and Eucalyptus. You get used to it quickly. This is how well it works: my husband and I were camping and he went to wash some dishes. Naturally, the repellent washed office. He said in the brief walk back to our campsite bugs were all over his hands and he even had two bites. That's why we put this everywhere. We spray some into our hand and rub it on to our face as well. I have dyed hair and I haven't seen or had any issue with it changing my color. There has never been a time where it has altered the color of any clothing. The bottle last a really long time. It's a pump spray. We had a bottle at home and try to remember to take it with us but sometimes forgot. With this double pack now we have one for each car. We also have a backup by the backyard door that we had from the previous summer and we had used on three people and there was still a fair amount left. No one goes out in the summer without this.

Works Fantastic!

I purchased this product after seeing a segment on the local news stating that it was the only natural insect repellent that worked. I wanted a natural repellent because I have very young grandchildren, 1-3 years old. My oldest grandson is immune suppressed, so we are extra careful with any products we give him. My husband and I were going to sit out back for the evening and I used the repellent and he didn't. We live on a pond and mosquitoes can get bad. It didn't take long before he was bitten. I never got bitten and we stayed outside for a couple of hours. After he was bitten 2 or 3 times he put the repellent on. He wasn't bitten anymore that evening. I highly recommend this product. It worked well and lasts a long time without being reapplied. I would spray it on in one spot and rub it over the area. Its strong smelling but not offensive. I would recommend applying it outside so as to not get the oil all over the floor.

Repel repels well

We've been using the Repel Lemon Euca insect repellent for a few weeks now and have seemed to actually notice its effectiveness. We are outside often and are usually bothered and bit by mosquitoes. When Repel is applied, I truly believe we aren't bit - at all. I've noticed bites on my wife and she notes she didn't use the product. It has a strong lemony smell and has a little greasiness when applied. The smell is very strong. It does not have DEET, one reason we got it, but we are still cautious with application (downwind, not around the face, washing hands after application. The bottle is small, but should last us 3-4 weeks of regular application. I've found this at a chain "bulls-eye" store for about the same price (or a dime more) - so if you get some coupon/sale you might get a better price deal. We purchased three bottles of this (total of $15) and expect that should last the summer easily. If the results continue as they seem, this will be an outdoor staple along with sunscreen.

Exaggerated safety concerns with this product (and why your own oil might not work)

Personally I find this product works very well and I'm happy to have something naturally derived instead of DEET. I understand why people looking for a natural product would like to know what it contains. The most likely reason for warnings about eye irritation and keeping away from flame is that it contains 45% ETHANOL. Have you ever sprayed vodka or isopropanol in your eye? It would be irritating. And yes, it's flammable. The company probably hasn't paid to test the product on children under 3, so they have to tell you not to apply it to them. And just like coca cola will not give you their formula, this company has their own recipe that they don't disclose for financial reasons. If the information isn't on the label, surely Amazon can't "require it" in the description. **Questions about ingredients** The material safety data sheet says it contains 30% oil of lemon eucalyptus (naturally derived) and 45% ethanol. The other ingredients are listed as a "buffer" so probably something to keep the pH at the right level. If you look at the Q&A on the Repel website, many many people have asked about specific ingredients and the company will give a yes or no answer. According to the website, the product does NOT contain: fragrances, petroleum distillates, dyes, formaldehyde, perfluorinated compounds, Bronopol, DMDM hydantoin, BHA, Boric acid, Triclosan, Parabens, PEG, phthalates, urea, Quaternium-15, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, sulfates, soy, nuts, milk, eggs, or gluten. **Here's the problem with buying your own lemon eucalyptus oil.** Yes, the active ingredient comes directly from lemon eucalyptus citriodora oil. But in nature, the main component of the oil is citronellal and as the oil ages, that citronellal slowly turns into p-menthane-diol (PMD). PMD is the compound that is effective for repelling insects. This PMD is found only in small amounts in "young" oil, it must be harvested from older leaves/twigs and/or the citronellal is turned into PMD under mildly acidic conditions. You don't know how much PMD is in the aromatherapy oil you buy, so it might not be very effective. I am not associated with this company at all. I am a scientist who also cares what I put on my body. I was ready to buy the essential oil rather than this spray but I can't be sure it has the right ingredients to repel insects. If someone comes out with an essential oil with a measured amount of PMD, I'd be all for it. For now I will stick to Repel, because I don't think it contains any unsafe ingredients and I know it will work.

It WORKS

The things I hate about NYC summers are the heat humidity and the bugs ESPECIALLY mosquitoes. I hate them with a PASSION!! I've been bitten by mosquitoes every summer my whole life and besides how miserable I feel I hate that sound they make buzzing by my ears as I sleep. I've tried everything from OFF Skin So Soft any and everything and nothing worked until I found this product. I decided to put effort and research into ensuring I minimize my mosquito encounters and I learned that Mosquitoes hate the smell of Eucalyptus. I starting using this item and it a Godsend. So far I've suffered no bites since I purchased this product and its small size makes it easy for me to carry in pockets so it's always with me, I spray before going out in the mornings afternoon and evenings. if I know I'm going out in the garden (planting or pulling weeds) and at night before I lay down to sleep. I will do an update at the end of August beginning of September because mosquitoes are more aggressive during that period and that will be the TRUE test of this product but so far I'm grateful for this DEET free spray.

Works on mosquitos

I used this in a tropical country with mosquitos being the #1 b. I didnt have any problems with the spray nozzle, which did spray. I used it by spraying each arm and leg and rubbing it in toward where the exposure ends under the sleeve. I also applied to my neck and behind my ears, sprayed my clothing to get extra coverage cuz they will bite through clothing. The only time I was bitten was when I did not apply the spray to my skin and clothing. This doesn’t smell that great but thats not why you buy this. I stuck out my arms and legs out to test myself as I am the preferred person these witches go to for blood. As soon as their legs touched my skin, they could not land and basically bounced off. The same witches made several attempts but could not land and I wasnt even trying to swat them away. The environment was too hostile. HAHAHA, take that, take that, take that. Highly recommend this product and will buy more next time i go to the woods, tropics, or swamp.

Proven best natural defense!

Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Repellent, is an competent line of defense for the dreaded Zica virus. I learned about this particular brand in a CBS network news story about the best and safest repellents available. The REPEL was the only natural product in this test that inhibited the mosquitoes from landing on the subjects skin while in an enclosed area. I know DEET is probably the best to use but I get a bad reaction whenever I use it. Also not so comfortable exposing my skin to dangerous chemicals. We're also able to use this formula on our grandchildren without fear of toxins. Purchasing this at the add-on price is actually the best value I've found anywhere for REPEL. For anyone looking for a more natural approach, I highly recommend this product!

Works great on me and im like a Mosquito magnet

This stuff works fantastic. It lasts for hours and no chemical smell. It has a definitely lemon smell but not like furniture polish lemon smell. No bites and I was out for about 3 hours. Bugs didn't bug me at all and no deet. Would need to reapply if your getting in an out of the water just keep that in mind. Mosquitos LOVE me so if it works on me it should work on anyone.

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

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.

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The Good: - Effective (was out at dusk and didn’t get bit) - 2 pack is a good value - Smells like lemon and not chemically - Spray applicator works well and provides easy application The Bad: - Strong lemon smell when first applied but dissipates over time The Bottom Line: We went to a birthday party at dusk and there were definitely mosquitos out. We used this DEET free mosquito repellent and we didn’t get bit. It has an easy spray applicator and we sprayed ourselves a lot. I would say it was effective for the 3 hours we were at the park. I think everyone at the party ended up spraying themselves and their kids with it. The smell is definitely a strong lemon smell which I like but might not be for everyone. Overall, we’ll be keeping bottles of this in all of our bags to spray on us when we’re out! *If you found my review helpful, please let Amazon know by clicking the helpful button below!

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