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Picaridin Insect Repellent

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This lotion has a pleasant citrus scent and provides 8 to 14 hours of protection.

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This Sawyer repellent won a SELF Outdoor Award in 2022.

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The first detections of West Nile virus this year are a reminder to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and possible disease.

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Both Consumer Reports and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggest that oil of lemon eucalyptus and picaridin can each serve as an alternative to DEET.