Safe for use on the whole family, the non-greasy Picaridin offers all day protection, has a pleasant low citrus odor, and won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings.

Reviewed by Consumer Reports as “Fisherman’s Formula” in its list of safe and effective insect repellents (February 2016), Picaridin is effective against the Yellow Fever Mosquito, which can transmit the Zika Virus.

Maximize protection from mosquitoes and ticks by combining Picaridin with Sawyer’s Permethrin insect repellent for clothing and gear. Learn more about this highly rated combination.

HOW IT WORKS

Up to 12 Hours of Protection

Derived from Piperine in pepper plants, Sawyer Picaridin is a synthetic replica of a natural solution that has proved to be a very potent formula on mosquitoes, ticks, and flies while still being family friendly, gear safe, and very comfortable to wear on your skin.

Picaridin spray is effective for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, while the lotion is effective for up to 14 hours. Both provide up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies.

The non-greasy spray and lotion have a pleasant low odor that evaporates when dry and won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings. Picaridin is safe for use on clothing, backpacks, synthetic fabrics, watches, sunglasses, and more.

Family Friendly

An effective alternative to DEET that’s great for the whole family, Sawyer Picaridin is also safe for use during pregnancy. It’s considered to be the repellent of first choice by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Canadian Advisory Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travel for travelers 6 months to 12 years of age. Learn more: Picaridin Research.

The New Standard

Sawyer Picaridin is available in a variety of sizes including our 6 ounce continuous spray and lotions ranging in size from convenient 4 ounce bottles to 1 quart and 1 gallon size dispensing jugs.

Picaridin is more effective at repelling biting flies than DEET
Our 20% Picaridin is virtually odorless; it even has a mild citrus scent added to it which evaporates when dry
Sawyer Picaridin Repellent will not harm gear or equipment
Effective for up to 14 hours (lotion) or 12 hours (Spray)
Use with confidence on the whole family

20% Picaridin Lotion -32 oz Pump Bottle

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