17 Of The Best Bug Sprays So You Can Actually Enjoy Outdoor Time

1. Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol with ~Even Spray Technology,~ so you always get even coverage. Reviewers agree it offers reliable protection even in heavily wooded areas and not only repels mosquitoes, but also ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

PSA: Do not apply to gear or clothes made of rayon, spandex, or synthetic materials other than nylon.

Promising review: "I can't survive without this repellent. I am a target for those little mosquitos that don't buzz and are hardly visible. This spray prevents me from feeling sick from multiple stings that itch like holy hell the next day. The spray discourages those winged creatures from hell from stinging me. What would I pay to be rid of these monsters? The price of the spray is of no consequence compared to the protection." —rlaffn

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays, written by Chelsea Stuart and Susan Yoo-Lee.

Buzzfeed: 17 Of The Best Bug Sprays So You Can Actually Enjoy Outdoor Time

Can of OFF! Deep Woods insect repellent on wooden table beside potted aloe plant and glass jar outdoors.
Can of OFF! Deep Woods insect repellent on wooden table beside potted aloe plant and glass jar outdoors.

17 Of The Best Bug Sprays So You Can Actually Enjoy Outdoor Time

1. Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol with ~Even Spray Technology,~ so you always get even coverage. Reviewers agree it offers reliable protection even in heavily wooded areas and not only repels mosquitoes, but also ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

PSA: Do not apply to gear or clothes made of rayon, spandex, or synthetic materials other than nylon.

Promising review: "I can't survive without this repellent. I am a target for those little mosquitos that don't buzz and are hardly visible. This spray prevents me from feeling sick from multiple stings that itch like holy hell the next day. The spray discourages those winged creatures from hell from stinging me. What would I pay to be rid of these monsters? The price of the spray is of no consequence compared to the protection." —rlaffn

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays, written by Chelsea Stuart and Susan Yoo-Lee.

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Buzzfeed: 17 Of The Best Bug Sprays So You Can Actually Enjoy Outdoor Time

Can of OFF! Deep Woods insect repellent on wooden table beside potted aloe plant and glass jar outdoors.
Can of OFF! Deep Woods insect repellent on wooden table beside potted aloe plant and glass jar outdoors.

17 Of The Best Bug Sprays So You Can Actually Enjoy Outdoor Time

1. Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol with ~Even Spray Technology,~ so you always get even coverage. Reviewers agree it offers reliable protection even in heavily wooded areas and not only repels mosquitoes, but also ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

PSA: Do not apply to gear or clothes made of rayon, spandex, or synthetic materials other than nylon.

Promising review: "I can't survive without this repellent. I am a target for those little mosquitos that don't buzz and are hardly visible. This spray prevents me from feeling sick from multiple stings that itch like holy hell the next day. The spray discourages those winged creatures from hell from stinging me. What would I pay to be rid of these monsters? The price of the spray is of no consequence compared to the protection." —rlaffn

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays, written by Chelsea Stuart and Susan Yoo-Lee.

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Chelsea Stuart
As a Market Editor at BuzzFeed, I write and edit shopping lists about everything from home decor and pet products to fashion and skincare.
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