Bug Spray Information

The test results listed on the table below are from organizations not affiliated with any specific product or method.  This table represents a compilation of information in the public domain and does not represent the opinion from Bug-Spray.org.  Please send us any information of un-biased studies that may be appropriate for inclusion in this list.  We will be happy to list testing information for any nationally marketed Insect Repellent.  For DEET products, higher than 35% DEET will not be listed due to the hazards they impose. 

The Table entries are listed in order of efficacy from the test results. 

ProductName

Manufacturer

Solution

Actives

%Active

Duration

Reference

OFF! Deep Woods SC Johnson Alcohol DEET 23.8% 5 hours

(1) NEJM

Sawyer Controlled Release Sawyer Alcohol DEET 20% 4 hours (1) NEJM
OFF! Skintastic SC Johnson Alcohol DEET 6.65% 2 hours (1) NEJM
Bite Blocker For Kids HOMS Plant Oils Soybean 2% 1.6 hours (1) NEJM
OFF! Skintastic For Kids SC Johnson Alcohol DEET 4.75% 1.4 hours (1) NEJM
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Avon Water IR3535 7.5% 23 min. (1) NEJM
Natrapel Tender Plant Oils Citronella 10% 20 min. (1) NEJM
Herbal Armor All Terrain Plant Oils Citronella 12% 19 min (1) NEJM
Green Ban Mogum Hollow Farm Plant Oils Citronella 10% 14 min (1) NEJM
Buzz Away Quantum Health Plant Oils Citronella 5% 13 min (1) NEJM

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