Look for products that contain DEET, picaridin, or other proven tick repellents. You should also consider the duration of protection offered by the product, as well as any potential side effects ...

“We apply the insect repellent to their arms ... For products that contain picaridin, Consumer Reports say sprays with concentrations of 10% and 20% were the most effective.

And for an “all natural” choice, recent research also found a product containing lemon ... look for the DEET, picaridin and IR3535 for the most effective repellents. They also note that ...

James says any repellent effect from citronella is likely to be short-lived and recommends products containing DEET, PMD, IR3535 or Picaridin instead, particularly if visiting areas where diseases ...

Insect repellent with DEET are safe ... If you're looking for an alternative, sprays with an ingredient called Picaridin are safe and work well too. They just don't last as long.