Shelf life of your bug spray

How long does your bug spray last?

It depends on its ingredients such as DEET. Most brands will tell you to pitch it after three years…but some, such as the Sawyer, claim a ten-year shelf life.

The natural bug sprays tend to lose their effectiveness more quickly, around two years. If the expiration date means anything for insect repellant, it means “it may not work quite as well.”

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jim Loboy.

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October 27, 2024

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Jim Loboy is a contributing writer for MSN.

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This lightweight, 2-ounce filter removes bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediment, and 100 per cent of microplastics.

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Sawyer’s insect repellent is also very effective for ticks and biting flies, and it won’t damage gear or equipment.

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This repellent, made from 20% Picaridin, provides up to 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours against biting flies, gnats, chiggers and sand flies.

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