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Find the Repellent that is Right for You

Related Information
  • Using Repellent Products to Protect against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
  • Using repellents safely and effectively
  • Information on active ingredients in EPA-registered repellent products.
  • Learn more about registered and unregistered repellent products.
  • Repellency awareness graphic -- We now allow repellent manufacturers to apply to add a graphic on labels of skin-applied repellent products to communicate the repellency time for mosquitos and ticks.
    • Use of the graphic by manufacturers will be voluntary and available for qualifying products.
    • We took comments on this graphic at docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0406. 
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Use the search tool below to help you choose the repellent product that is right for you. You can specify:
  • mosquitoes, ticks or both;
  • protection time;
  • active ingredient; or
  • other product-specific information.
Consider these factors when choosing a repellent:
  • Do you need protection from mosquitoes, ticks or both?
  • How long will you be exposed to them? Be sure to use a product with a protection time that fits your activity.

Learn about using repellent products to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses (e.g., Zika, Dengue, West Nile Virus).

​For the safe and effective use of pesticide products, always read the product label before using the product. More about safe use of repellents.

Notes about the results:
  • The results from the search tool include only skin-applied repellent products registered by EPA. No unregistered products are listed.
  • The registration number means the company provided EPA with technical information on the safety of the product and its effectiveness against mosquitoes and/or ticks. While this technical information is based on scientific testing guidelines and approved study methods, there are variations in the resulting protection times because of differences in the testing conditions.
  • A single registered repellent product may have multiple product names that a company may use for marketing purposes. You can look for the registration number of repellents products you buy and check them against this database. 
  • Some of the products listed may not be available in all areas of the United States.

​Disclaimer: 

  • Any products listed are for informational purposes only. Inclusion of a product listed/referenced is not an endorsement.
  • EPA and the U.S. Government do not endorse any product or service. 
  • The information in this database was last updated in June 2019.
  • If you believe a product not on the list should be included, use the contact us link to request that the product be added.​

Insect Repellents

  • About Insect Repellents
  • Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites
  • Tips to Prevent Tick Bites
  • Finding the Right Repellent for You
  • Using Repellents Safely and Effectively
  • Ingredients in Skin Applied Repellents
  • Regulation of Skin Applied Repellents
Contact Us About Insect Repellents
Contact Us About Insect Repellents to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on September 10, 2024
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