Products SP5762 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent, Continuous Spray, 6 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)

Okay, I have what is known it the deep South as sweet blood. Bugs just cannot resist taking a chunk out of me. I have used every brand and type of OTC bug spray found in drug stores across the country. Most either had minimal or no impact, or lasted a very short time. I had pretty much resigned myself to a life of itching and scratching, not to mention passing up many outdoor activities. While looking for flea/tick medicine for my dogs, I decided to take a quick look on Amazon for something new. I came across this product and read the reviews. I decided to give it a shot, resigned to the likely fact that I was once again wasting my time and money. But, this stuff is amazing! After spending many hours at the local dog park fending off insect assaults, I sprayed this stuff on my exposed arms, my jeans and my baseball cap. First thing I noticed is that it didn't stink. It has a light, sort of lemon smell. Next thing I noticed is that it appeared wetter, but more evenly distributed, than I expected. But, it didn't feel greasy or uncomfortable. Nor did it seem to bother my dogs, although I did make a point of keeping them out of spraying range. Into the dog park we went. We spent about an hour there. No swatting away bugs and no bites. This stuff is great. And, this stuff lasts a long time. The next day, my wife and I had breakfast outdoors at a cafe. Again, no bug attack and my wife, who is very chemical-averse, said she did not notice any chemical smell. Depending on your use or preference, this could be good or bad. For me, it is great. After short order, it transformed from being wet to becoming a slightly sticky (but not annoyingly so) thin coating. And it stayed there until I washed it off. The jeans also had a slightly sticky coating, which remained until the next day. Although it was slightly sticky to the touch, it's not like things stuck to it and there was no residue on my leather car seat. I could se how this slight stickiness and extreme lasting power could present a problem in certain circumstances, hence the 4 (as opposed to 5) stars. If you have sweet blood and find other bug strays ineffective, I definitely recommend giving this stuff a try. If, however, you are not singled out by bugs, this may be more than you need. Update: We have been experiencing a number of unusually hot humid days, the kind that causes flying insects to come out full force. This is amplified at the dog park, where, apparently the well-protected dogs are shunned in favor of more tasty humans. The tiny black flying fangs were literally swarming. Yet, while others were fiercely swatting at the air, I sat calmly, watching the insects. Only one persistent troublemaker came near me and, while making an annoyance out of himself, did not land on or bite me. This stuff is fantastic. Although I didn't feel it while at the park, once I returned to my relatively cool home, I felt like I was coated in a thin layer of plastic. But, it easily washed off. A small price to pay not to spend the night itching and scratching. Given how well this product works, I have changed the 4 stars to 5.

The Picaridin is super effective, no argument there. This specific spray has no real odor, and is not greasy - but it IS somewhat oily, similar to a light lotion. It does not stain things like your car seats / armrests, and is easy to clean off. It also washes off your skin easily with soap and water when the day is over. The container is deceptive because it feels half empty, but it does actually contain the advertised amount. The top has a 'lock' that prevents the button from spraying, great for packing. The propellant is separate from the product, so even if the bottle got punctured only the propellant would escape, and the liquid would stay in the can. It is not a mist, but rather an actual spray, so there is minimal waste and overspray. Also less impacted by wind. The product dispenses at a pretty high rate - you have to move the bottle quickly to avoid over spraying one area. You can spray at any angle, even upside down.

I have the blood type that mosquitoes love. I can't keep them away from me. DEET Is usually pretty effective but in order to keep bugs away, I need a lot of it, and it smells terrible. The Picaridin in this spray isn't nearly as offensive to the nostrils, and I can layer it on pretty heavily. It's not quite as effective as DEET, but it works well enough, it's lack of smell makes it my first choice. For really bad mosquito days, I recommend combining this with a product containing IR3535. The two of them are definitely more effective than DEET alone, and neither one of them smells terrible.

This is a great repellent, we used it while at my sons home in Naples Fl, my daughter-in-law told me they buy it on Amazon monthly, the first thing I did when I got back home was order 2 cans. Was delivered in a couple of days, nice! Problem was both cans felt half empty they were so lightweight and when you sprayed yourself it soaked you. Maybe I got a bad batch 😕 this never happened the 6 weeks I was in Fl, nice light spray and full cans. I will purchase again, this is a great repellent but if it’s a repeat of last purchase I’ll return. Thanks!

After an exploding tick season last spring and a few traumatizing situations (ticks all over my couches when my ex had his dogs over, tick on my face, ticks crawling up my kayak even when it was off the ground, etc.) I started getting serious about tick repellent. I've been bitten before and never thought much of it, but since working as a nurse in a hospital I see how bad tick borne illnesses can be. I normally use a combo of spraying a few select clothes with permethrin religiously all season, as well as picaridin on my skin if im in an area with tall grass, etc. Well yesterday I went on a hike not knowing the trail wasn't well maintained, as i did it a couple years ago and it was fine. I was wearing shoes with low cut socks (which did have permethrin on both) with shorts and a tshirt, and just quickly sprayed picaridin on my skin before I left. Im normally very aware of where im walking, but some areas I couldn't avoid the tall grass or bushes brushing up against my bare skin. This was in areas of mud, wet/damp, shaded warm areas ticks would thrive in. I was paranoid the entire time I'd end up with a tick on me, and was hoping the picaridin on my arms and legs would be enough. To my surprise, no ticks found at the end of the day. I have both the lotion and spray of this picaridin. My only complaint with the spray is its very greasy and everything sticks to you, but I'd rather have that than a tick stuck to me.

Works great, I believe better that DEET. I find it sprays very "wet", if I spray it on like DEET then the can empties very quickly. I spray a little on my hands and rub it on my body, I don't spray my cloths, just apply to my skin. There is no scent, it's not greasy, and I was told by a fishing guide it does not attack fishing line or leave a scent on baits. It's my go to for insect repellant. I understand it better for me that DEET. My little pump spray bottle of 100% DEET ate a hole through the plastic cap protecting the pump nozzle, that can't be good for people?

Like the title says, it actually works! I’m a person who is a big magnet during the spring, summer and fall. I literally avoid the outdoors unless I’m at the pool with my kids. Unfortunately I have a ton of outdoor maintenance that I can’t push off any longer but I can’t deal with the bugs. I went searching on the internet and learned about Picaridin and why it’s better than DEET. I went to Amazon next to search and came across this. I figured why not? What’s the worst that can happen? So I hit “Buy Now” Well, today was test day. I went to the garage, sprayed my arms, legs, sprayed the air and did a little walkthrough/twirl, then said a little prayer. Let me tell you, I have never been so unbothered by bugs in my entire life! I could see a swarm of gnats and it’s like they could smell the spray on me and swarmed away! Nothing came within 10 feet of me! My skin wasn’t greasy feeling, clothes were not stained and the product is completely unscented. I also have sensitive skin and this did NOT irritate it. I plan on using this until the day I die.

They are marketing this as "non-greasy" now – but unless they've radically changed the formula since I bought 2 bottles last summer (2025), this is an outrageous lie. It's the greasiest spray of any type I've ever put on my skin. Stays greasy all day, literally until you wash it off with soap & water. It does repel mosquitoes, and better than "Off!", so that's more important.

Excellent product, no smell, no deet, purchased once before… second time never received

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Felt light, 4-5 uses and it’s gone! Absolute joke at that price!

The can was rusty. Looked like it was sitting somewhere for months plus I could see liquid from the spout and I hadn’t sprayed it

Bought 2 of these for a trip to Belize in advance. Didn't test before departure but found one completely inoperable and now to late to return.