Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin is a safe and effective alternative to DEET. Picaridin is more effective on biting flies than DEET, and is safe on gear and equipment that may be damaged by DEET. Picaridin has been used worldwide since 1998, and is one of the best-selling active ingredients in Europe and Australia. It has been recommended by the World Health Organization as the best protection against Malaria.
Benefits and Features:
- 4 oz spray pump bottle
- Efficacy: Tests on many species of mosquitoes around the world show that Picaridin provides equal or longer protection than identical concentrations of DEET
- Safe for Skin: Dermatologist-tested and nearly odorless (mild citrus scent when applied, which quickly evaporates)
- Safe for Gear: Tests on various materials indicates that Picaridin has no adverse affect on plastics, synthetics, plastic coatings and sealants
- Long-lasting Protection: Up to 8 hours of protection from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and fleas