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Best Bug Repellent Products To Use This Summer

From bed netting to bug balms, these 10 products will help you stay bite-free all summer long.

From bed netting to bug balms, these 10 products will help you stay bite-free this summer.
From bed netting to bug balms, these 10 products will help you stay bite-free this summer. (Via Amazon)

One of the only downsides to warm summer weather is the bugs — specifically, the ones that bite. Thankfully, there are plenty of products out there designed to help ward off insects so you can safely enjoy the great outdoors without itchy, painful or disease-causing bug bites.

We've compiled a list of our favorite bug repellent products on the market. From insect zappers to citronella lanterns, these 10 products will help you stay bite-free all summer long.


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Repel Insect Repellent 2-Pack, $10.99
This heavy-duty insect repellent by Repel protects against mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, biting flies, chiggers and fleas for up to eight hours. The pump action also allows you to spray upside down for easy application.


Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Balm, $11.95
If you’re in the market for a natural insect repellent, this bug balm by Murphy’s Naturals uses plant-based ingredients including olive oil, beeswax, castor oil, lemongrass oil, rosemary oil, cedar wood oil and peppermint oil. Its small and sleek design also makes it great for taking on the go.

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Coghlan’s Mosquito Bed Net, $8.79
This bed net is a great option to bring with you if you’re camping or sleeping under the stars. The netting’s fine white mesh completely covers two single sleeping bags or cots and has a floor base to protect you from bugs on the ground.


Coleman 70+ Hour Outdoor Citronella Candle Lantern, $5.86
One of the tried-and-true methods of insect repellent is using a citronella candle. This lantern model by Coleman lasts a whopping 70 hours and provides peaceful ambiance and lighting. It’s great for camping, cookouts and hanging out on the porch.


HEMIUA Bug Zapper, $49.99
Bug zappers such as this model by HEMIUA kill bugs and flying pests instantly and indiscriminately within a sizable 1,000-square-foot radius. It also features a safety guard to prevent anyone from accidentally bumping into the lamp, a removable insect tray and a cleaning brush.


OFF! Deep Woods Insect & Mosquito Repellent 2-Pack, $7.97
This aerosol-powered insect and mosquito repellent by OFF! provides long-lasting relief from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats and chiggers, and its powder-dry formula prevents the spray from feeling oily or greasy on your skin.


Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray Concentrate, $8.86
For preventive bug repellent that lasts, this concentrated bug control spray by Cutter is your best bet. Just connect the bottle to a hose and spray down your lawn and other outdoor surfaces for protection up to four weeks — even after it rains.


Avon Bug Guard Towelettes, $14.99
These bug repellent towelettes are ideal for on-the-go insect protection. They fit snugly into a pocket, purse or backpack and offer an easy, no-mess application with long-lasting protection.


Murphy's Mosquito Sticks, 36-Pack, $36.50
For a natural way to ward off bugs, try these incense sticks by Murphy’s Naturals. They’re filled with all-natural, DEET-free mosquito repellent made from essential oils, cedar wood and bamboo. Each of the 36 sticks included in this value pack burns up to two-and-a-half hours.


REPEL Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, $4.97
This plant-based insect repellent by Repel is 100 percent DEET-free and lasts up to six hours. It’s made using lemon and eucalyptus oils and leaves you with a refreshing, clean and natural scent.

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