- Safe for use on the whole family, long-lasting insect and tick repellent lotion deters a wide variety of pests — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks and up to 8 hours against flies, gnats, and chiggers
- Fragrance-free topical insect repellent with 20% Picaridin — more effective at repelling biting flies than DEET; repels disease-spreading ticks (Lyme, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, and Zika viruses), chiggers, and more
- Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it’s ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more
- Non-greasy; dries quickly and won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more
- Top rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear
From the manufacturer
About Sawyer
Since 1984, Sawyer Products has offered one of the best, most technologiy advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries — everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness to point-of-use water filters that filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U.S. bottled water.
Long Lasting, Family Safe Protection
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent
Safe to use on the whole family, Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent is highly effective at deterring a wide array of insects and is great for use on both skin and clothing.
The non-greasy Picaridin offers all day protection, has a pleasant low citrus odor, and won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings
Maximize protection from mosquitoes and ticks by combining Picaridin with Sawyer’s Permethrin insect repellent for clothing and gear.
- Fragrence Free, Odorless, Non Greasy
- Both lotion and spray repel ticks, flies, gnats, chiggers, and fleas up to 8 hours
- More effective at repelling biting flies than DEET
- Effective against Mosquitoes, which can transmit Yellow Fever, West Nile, Dengue, and Zika viruses
- Lotion repels mosquitoes up to 14 hours; spray repels mosquitoes up to 12 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Picaridin as Effective as DEET?
Picaridin is the perfect balance of efficacy, safety, and user-friendliness. It repels a wide variety of pests including mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, sand flies, gnats, chiggers, and midges.
One of the longest lasting repellents available, it provides up to 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks (using the lotion; up to 12 hours for spray models), and up to 8 hours against a variety of flies, chiggers, and gnats.
Is Picaridin Safe for the Whole Family?
Available as Lotion and Spray
- Non-greasy, Fragrence Free, Odorless
- Picaridin won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings
- Lotion lasts up to 14 hours
- Spray lasts up to 12 hours
- Available as a spray pump in 4-ounce, 3-ounce, plus 6-ounce continuous spray
- Also available in institutional-sized lotion pump dispensers
Should I Use a Lotion or Spray Repellent?
Full Range of Insect Repellents
Check out Sawyer’s range of insect repellents — from topical lotions and sprays to apply to your skin to Permethrin spray for applying to clothing and outdoor gear.
* Review of IR3535; KBR3023… by World Health Organization, 2000
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| Price | $9.95$9.95 | $10.99$10.99 | $2.70$2.70 | $17.50$17.50 | $12.61$12.61 |
| Usage | Topical (Skin) | Topical (Skin & Clothing) | Topical (Skin) | Clothing, Tents, and Gear | |
| Active Ingredient | 20% Picaridin | 98% DEET | 20% DEET | 0.5% Permethrin | |
| Application Formats | Spray Pump, Continuous Spray & Lotion | Spray Pump& Continuous Spray | Lotion | Trigger Spray & Aerosol Spray | |
| Mosquito & Tick Protection | Up to 14 hours (lotion); up to 12 hours (spray) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 11 hours | Up to 6 weeks sprayed on clothing (or 6 washings) | |
| Protection from Other Insects | Biting flies, stable flies, black flies, sand flies, gnats, and chiggers | Chiggers, fleas, and gnats | Mosquitoes, Ticks | Chiggers, mites, and more than 55 other kinds of insects | |
| Sweat Resistant | – | – | ✓ | – | |
| Great for Areas of High Bug Density | – | ✓ | – | – | |
| Great for Hunting & Fishing | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | |
| Great for the Whole Family | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | |
| Complete Clothing Protection | Use with Permethrin | Use with Permethrin | Use with Permethrin | ✓ |
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| More outdoor products from Sawyer, including water filters, sunscreen, and first aid | Compact filter fits in the palm of your hand, attaches to drinking pouch, bottle & more | Fliptop cap for easy on/off functionality and water flow control | Highest level of filtration on market, available in personal, all-in-one & hydration pack kits. | 34-ounce BPA free water bottle with 0.1 micron filter delivers fresh, clean water as fast as you can drink it | Gravity-based water filtering system for backcountry groups or keeping on hand for emergencies | Stay-Put SPF 30 with non-greasy breathable Matrix Formula for maximum comfort on hot days |