Find the Repellent that is Right for You | US EPA (original) (raw)

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• Learn more about registered and unregistered repellent products.
• Repellency awareness graphic -- We now allow repellent manufacturers to apply to add a graphic on labels of skin-applied repellent products to communicate the repellency time for mosquitos and ticks.
  • Use of the graphic by manufacturers will be voluntary and available for qualifying products.
  • We took comments on this graphic at docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0406.

Use the search tool below to help you choose the repellent product that is right for you. You can specify:

• mosquitoes, ticks or both;
• protection time;
• active ingredient; or
• other product-specific information.

Consider these factors when choosing a repellent:

• Do you need protection from mosquitoes, ticks or both?
• How long will you be exposed to them? Be sure to use a product with a protection time that fits your activity.

Learn about using repellent products to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses (e.g., Zika, Dengue, West Nile Virus).

​For the safe and effective use of pesticide products, always read the product label before using the product. More about safe use of repellents.

Notes about the results:

• The results from the search tool include only skin-applied repellent products registered by EPA. No unregistered products are listed.
• The registration number means the company provided EPA with technical information on the safety of the product and its effectiveness against mosquitoes and/or ticks. While this technical information is based on scientific testing guidelines and approved study methods, there are variations in the resulting protection times because of differences in the testing conditions.
• A single registered repellent product may have multiple product names that a company may use for marketing purposes. You can look for the registration number of repellents products you buy and check them against this database.
• Some of the products listed may not be available in all areas of the United States.

​Disclaimer:

• Any products listed are for informational purposes only. Inclusion of a product listed/referenced is not an endorsement.
• EPA and the U.S. Government do not endorse any product or service.
• The information in this database was last updated in June 2019.
• If you believe a product not on the list should be included, use the contact us link to request that the product be added.​