Picaridin

Service	Main Features	Score
1 Highest Coverage	Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent It is safe for use for the whole family. It is a long-lasting insect and tick repellent lotion that deters a wide variety of pests . It is a fragrance-free topical insect repellent with 20% picaridin	9	Get PriceRead Full Review
2 Top Choice	Ranger Ready Picaridin 20% Tick & Insect Repellent It has an unscented bug spray with 20% picaridin for full-body application, and is also safe on gear. It is non-greasy and odorless It is quick-drying and will not stain or damage fabrics.	9.2	Get Price
3 Long-lasting	Stay Away Picaridin Mosquitoes Insect Repellent Unscented Spray It is kid-friendly and can be used by pregnant women It has proven plant-powered picaridin that provides 14-hour protection from mosquitoes and ticks. It is a water-resistant and non-flammable insect repellent that repels biting flies, gnats, and chiggers for up to 8 hours.	8.6	Get Price
4 Most Convenient	Natrapel 12-Hour Insect Repellent It offers 12 hours of protection from insect bites. It is approved for children over 2 months and breastfeeding women. It has an easy-to-apply continuous spray that releases a fine mist at any angle.	9	Get PriceRead Full Review
5 Unscented & Odorless	Zone Realtree Picaridin It offers 12 hours of protection in the woods from mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, gnats, and no-seeums. It is safe and effective for those needing to be invisible to deer and turkey in addition to insects in the woods. It is non-oily or greasy and does not damage clothing or gear.	8.6	Get Price
6 Children-friendly	OFF! Family Care Insect Repellent It is formulated with 5% picaridin and can be used by the whole family. It has an aerosol mosquito spray for easy application. It is a recommended bug repellent that will not damage fabrics or plastics.	8.6	Get Price
7 Most skin-friendly	AVON Skin SO Soft Bug Gaurd Plus Picaridin It contains picaridin, which wards off insects and also has Vitamin E that moisturizes the skin. It uses mist that disappears on the skin almost instantly. It has the signature Skin-So-Soft light floral scent.	9.2	Get Price

Bed bugs are flat and small in size, and they feed on blood. They hide in mattresses, bed frames, bedding, furniture, carpets, baseboards, and bedroom clutter.

Some factors that make it difficult to get a bed bug infestation under control are the difficulty detecting them, as they are small and well adapted to hiding in remote places. The growing resistance means there is a lack of effective insecticides.

But depending on the stage of the infestation, it may be possible to get rid of unwanted insects using different means. Insecticides are available from stores that are usually strong enough to be effective. One of the most popular forms of insecticides is called Picaridin.

What Is Picaridin?

Picaridin, also known as icaridin, is a synthetic chemical that is produced to mimic a natural chemical called piperidine.

Piperidine is found in the species of plants that includes common black pepper, the type you might have on your dinner table. However, it should not be confused with a natural derivative since it only mimics the natural substance.

Studies have shown that Picaridin is as effective as Deet. While both products are deemed effective in addressing the bed bug infestation at your home, there are still some notable differences between the two.

Picaridin has been shown to have several distinct advantages over Deet. Picaridin does not have the same greasy feel as Deet. It is odorless and it does not damage plastics or other synthetic materials compared to Deet.

How Does Picaridin Work?

Picaridin can both repel and deter insects. It does not kill them.

Picaridin forms a vapor barrier at the skin surface that deters mosquitoes from landing on the skin. They less likely to bite.

Insects do not feed if they encounter skin or clothing that has been treated with Picaridin. This means that insects move away from skin or clothing treated with Picaridin.

Picaridin can be sprayed or applied as liquids, sprays, wipes, or aerosols to repel mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, fleas and chiggers.

Picaridin’s effectiveness in repelling mosquitoes depends on the concentration of the active ingredient present on it. It depends on you on how often you apply the repellant and how long you need its protection.

Risks Of Picaridin Exposure

Picaridin is a repellant, thus using it has its risks and hazards that you should be mindful of.

Contacting your skin or eyes, breathing them in or eating them are the four ways to be exposed to the chemicals present in Picaridin. It may cause irritation when contacted, although it is very uncommon. There are currently no data suggesting that children have increased sensitivity specifically to Picaridin. Always read the entire label and follow all the instructions so these risks can be avoided.

There have been numerous studies on lab animals, including exposure to high doses of Picaridin over extended periods. These studies have shown Picaridin to be mostly safe. In the United States, the EPA has determined Picaridin is safe for use on human skin.

Picaridin does not seem to have any serious adverse effects on the environment. It may be moderately toxic to some fish, but only in large doses. Picaridin is considered non-toxic to birds and other land animals.

Mosquito infestations can create more problems than you can imagine. Visit Pest Guide today to find out how to manage your insect infestation problems with our free resources, guides and reviews.

Consult With A Pest Control Company

When your insect repellent is no longer working, it’s time to call and seek for help from a professional with better knowledge and tools.

Visit Pest Guide today to get a free estimate. You can visit Pest Guide for more reviews and resources for more detailed information about Picaridin and other insect repellents.