Murphy's Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray, 4 fl oz (Pack of 2) | 30% oil of lemon eucalyptus, EPA-registered & DEET-free*; 4 fl oz pump 2-pack protects skin & gear up to 6 hours

Ok, I basically never leave reviews, because I just don't have the time. But knowing how much I rely on others' reviews to help me find things that work, I feel it my duty to share. I bought this a month ago for my 3- and 4-year-old kids, especially. We live in DC (which is a swampy, humid, mosquito-breeding steamroom in the summer), and the mosquitoes are just awful and relentless. My kids love to play outside, both at their daycare and at home, but they've just been getting eaten alive, and my daughter gets really bad reaction and swelling when she gets bitten. It's been so bad that, prior to using Murphy's Repellant, they'd only stay in the yard a couple minutes before coming inside, covered in painful mosquito bites. I'd been using a different repellant (Sallye Ander No-Bite-Me Bug Repellent Cream - 2 oz, Natural, Safe for Kids & Infants, Anti-Itch, Moisturizing, Lemongrass & Mint Scent), which smelled pretty good but was sadly not very effective. Back to the drawing board, I did more research and found Murphy's. The reviews seemed promising, but honestly, I've tried so many non-DEET repellants over the years and none of them have worked very well and are always a disappointment. So I didn't have high hopes for this one. Well, my kids' skin doesn't lie! This stuff has worked shockingly well! We apply it in the morning around 8 am before heading to their daycare (they spend a lot of time outdoors there at the on-site playgrounds). It is effective up through pick up, which is around 4:30/5pm. Then if they want to play outside when we get home, we do have to reapply one time, but that will last them the rest of the evening. It's like...night and day. When my daughter has it on, she plays happily outside. When she doesn't, if she plays outside anyway, she comes in crying in 5 minutes from 5-10 painful mosquito bites. My son doesn't get so upset by bites, but I can see them on his skin when he gets them, and since we started using this, he very rarely has bites on him. Here's a quick pro/con list. PRO: -WORKS (at least for us) -Effective even in humid, mosquito-swarming environments -Easy to apply, and after several minutes, it soaks in completely and leaves no greasy or unpleasant residue CONS: -the smell is rather strong when applying and for about 10 minutes after application (but it does dissipate) -it's a bit pricey (but worth it, since it works!) I hope this review is helpful to other folks looking for EFFECTIVE, non-DEET, non-greasy mosquito repellant!

I’ve been really impressed with this bug spray! The biggest surprise was how good it smells compared to other mosquito sprays. I’ve actually had people comment on the smell and ask what I was wearing — definitely not something I expected from a bug spray! 😂 It seems to work really well for us, especially during summer nights outside. The one night I forgot to put it on my son, he ended up getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, which really made me realize how much of a difference it was making. I love that it’s a more natural option and something I feel comfortable using on my family. This has become a summer must-have for us!

Used some of this at a friends house on a humid morning (in Louisiana) in the field by the edge of the woods. I am a mosquito magnet, and I didn’t get a single bite! This stuff works so I had to buy it for myself. Bonus that it smells nice and it’s natural, so I don’t feel the need to wash it off as soon as I get inside. I give this 4 stars because one (maybe both) of the bottles sprayers doesn’t work very well.it doesn’t spray out nicely, it just kind of drizzles out when pressed. So I have to drizzle it in my hand and then rub it on.

This product works! I use it daily as I spend a lot of time outdoors. It smells like essential oils. The scent is strong but it dissipates pretty quickly.

I wish I could give this product 10 stars instead of only 5! It is, without a doubt, the best mosquito repellent I have ever used. Over the years, I've tried countless sprays, creams, and gadgets to keep those dreaded "ankle biters" away—the invasive mosquitoes that have become such a nuisance here in Southern California. They bite through clothing, especially around your ankles, and the itching afterward is absolutely miserable. It got to the point where we could hardly enjoy spending time in our own backyard. Then we found this spray, and what a difference! It isn't greasy or sticky like so many other repellents, and the scent is actually quite pleasant. Most importantly, it works. My spouse and I used it, and not once did either of us get bitten. Not a single mosquito bite! I don't usually write glowing reviews, but this product deserves it. If mosquitoes are making your life miserable, do yourself a favor and give this spray a try. I honestly don't think you'll regret it.