Bug Repellents That Work
Mosquito and tick bites aren’t just annoying–they spread dangerous diseases. In this episode, senior staff writer Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.
He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment.
May 29, 2025
道格-马奥尼
Doug Mahoney 是 Wirecutter 报道家居装修的资深撰稿人。他在高端建筑行业工作了 10 年，历任木匠、工头和主管。他住在一栋有 250 年历史、要求很高的农舍里，花了四年时间对他以前的房子进行了翻修和重建。他还养羊和一头奶牛，每天早上挤奶。
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媒体报道
Sawyer, a brand known for its reliable, no-frills outdoor products, offers a 20% picaridin spray that provides up to 12 hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours against biting flies and gnats, making it a smart pick for camping, travel or everyday use.
媒体报道
Our new friend, Oats, at Sawyer gave our Sawyer filters a bath and also gave us a whole new bottle of permethrin for free!
媒体报道
We carry a Sawyer Snake Bite kit with us whever we go because it works for bug bites on the beach too.
来自小队
与我们的社区（从小队成员和大使到品牌合作伙伴和 Sawyer 团队）进行篝火对话。
