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Bookmark or Share- How Well Do Picaridin Insect Repellents Work? - Consumer ReportsPicaridin powers some of Consumer Reports' recommended insect repellents. We explain what it is, how well it works, and which products to pick.
- Insect Repellent Guide: Deet vs. Picardin | REI Expert AdvicePicaridin (mosquitoes, ticks, flies): Effective against the greatest range of insects, this chemical is a synthetic version of a repellent found in pepper plants. Maximum protection is provided in formulations with 20 percent picaridin.
- PicaridinPicaridin is an insect repellent that is applied directly to the skin. It is in the piperidine chemical family. Picaridin appears to work by preventing the mosquito finding or recognizing its host. Picaridin products can be formulated as solids, liquids, sprays, aerosols, or wipes.
- Picaridin General Fact SheetWhat is picaridin? Picaridin repels insects, ticks and chiggers. It is a synthetic compound first made in the 1980s. It was made to resemble the natural compound piperine, which is found in the group of plants that are used to produce black pepper.
- The 4 Best Bug Repellents of 2024 | Reviews by WirecutterFor a bug repellent that’s safe and effective—and that won’t stink or leave a puddle of oil on your skin—skip the DEET and get a picaridin formula, like Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect...
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