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product_id: 311573242
title: "Products Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Pump Spray"
brand: "sawyer products"
price: "A$118"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sawyer Products"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/311573242-products-insect-repellent-with-20-picaridin-pump-spray
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 12-hour mosquito & tick protection Safe on gear & synthetic coatings 20% Picaridin formula, DEET alternative Products Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Pump Spray

**Brand:** sawyer products
**Price:** A$118
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Stay bite-free, stay unstoppable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Products Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Pump Spray by sawyer products
- **How much does it cost?** A$118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/311573242-products-insect-repellent-with-20-picaridin-pump-spray)

## Best For

- sawyer products enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sawyer products brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gear-Safe Technology:** Won't damage plastics, watches, sunglasses, or synthetic fabrics—perfect for your active lifestyle essentials.
- • **Long-Lasting Defense:** Up to 12 hours of powerful protection against mosquitoes and ticks keeps you worry-free all day.
- • **Scientifically Endorsed:** Top-rated by WireCutter/New York Times and trusted by health agencies for safe, effective insect repelling.
- • **Skin-Friendly & Odorless:** Non-greasy, fragrance-free, and quick-drying formula feels like a second skin—no sticky residue or harsh smells.
- • **Versatile Outdoor Essential:** Ideal for everything from backyard BBQs to backcountry adventures—stay bite-free wherever you go.

## Overview

Sawyer’s 20% Picaridin Pump Spray is a cutting-edge, DEET-free insect repellent offering up to 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies. Its non-greasy, fragrance-free formula dries quickly and is safe on skin and gear, making it the go-to choice for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliable, long-lasting defense without compromise.

## Description

An effective alternative to DEET that’s safe for the whole family, Sawyer’s 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent provides effective protection from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, and Zika viruses). More effective at repelling biting flies than DEET, it's also effective at repelling stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it's ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more. Sawyer 20% Picaridin topical spray is effective for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks (14 hours for the lotion), and the spray and lotion provide up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. Both the non-greasy, fragrance-free spray and lotion dry quickly and won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more. Available in a variety of spray and lotion bottle sizes, Sawyer 20% Picaridin also comes in individual 0.34-ounce lotion packets that are great for everyday use and small enough for carrying in a pocket, purse, or backpack. The top-rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020), it's also 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. Maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear. Since 1984, Sawyer has used technological advancements to create products that keep you outdoors — from the backcountry to the backyard — including insect repellents for both skin and clothing, water filters for camping and emergencies, and sun protection.

Review: Great alternative to deet - Did some research and this was suggested over spays containing deet. Used by myself and partner during two weeks in Costa Rica. Seemed to be very effective. We only had a couple of bites each while others using things like Jungle Formula had many more. It doesn't damage clothes or equipment, not sticky and no bad smell. One application lasts hours. Definitely recommend
Review: It actually does work! - I actually think this stuff works! I’m a keen gardener based in the south of England and this summer have been eaten alive by mosquitoes and midges, even after spraying 50% deet. I read that this can work even when deet doesn’t and so decided to give it a go. It is a lovely moisturising cream that does not feel like it has any chemicals or nasties in it. Kind of like putting suncream on! I have now used it for the last couple of weeks especially at that 6-7pm danger time in the garden. Touch wood, but currently I have to say that I have no bites. This is in contrast to losing sleep every night through the itch/scratch/itch cycle previously from all the horrendous bites I had. I really do hope this product continues to work in the way it has so far, fingers crossed! I do recommend it.

## Features

- Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
- Non-greasy, fragrance free, odorless; dries quickly and won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more
- Safe for use on the whole family, long-lasting insect and tick repellent spray deters a wide variety of pests — up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks and up to 8 hours against flies, gnats, and chiggers
- Fragrance-free topical insect repellent with 20% Picaridin — more effective at repelling biting flies than DEET; repels disease-spreading ticks (Lyme, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, Zikam and Chikungunya viruses), chiggers, and more
- Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it's ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more
- Top rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B01BWMJT0Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,368 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 1 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Moisturisers |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (48,535) |
| Date First Available  | 15 Nov. 2011 |
| Department  | Insect Repellant |
| Item model number  | SP541-Parent1 |
| Manufacturer  | Sawyer Products |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sawyer
- **Item Form:** Lotion
- **Item Volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Material Feature:** Fragrance Free
- **Scent:** Unscented

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would it work for Zika mosquitoes? I'd appreciate the answer very much**
A: I think so.  this prod would work on any type of mosquitoes...I would imagined.  I applied on me and my kids every 3-4 hrs and it seemed to work.

**Q: Can it be used while swimming**
A: I would assume it can but I would apply it again after drying off.

**Q: Why does the label say "do not use under clothing?"**
A: Topical insect repellents do not work as effectively when they are under clothing.

**Q: Would this work on an african safari or do i need deet?**
A: This worked great for me on a 15 day trip to Uganda. We were outside every day on safari and in jungle like areas. Worked awesome!  Mosquitos LOVE me in general and I never got a single bite with this lotion.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great alternative to deet
*by M***2 on 30 November 2025*

Did some research and this was suggested over spays containing deet. Used by myself and partner during two weeks in Costa Rica. Seemed to be very effective. We only had a couple of bites each while others using things like Jungle Formula had many more. It doesn't damage clothes or equipment, not sticky and no bad smell. One application lasts hours. Definitely recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It actually does work!
*by K***N on 7 August 2025*

I actually think this stuff works! I’m a keen gardener based in the south of England and this summer have been eaten alive by mosquitoes and midges, even after spraying 50% deet. I read that this can work even when deet doesn’t and so decided to give it a go. It is a lovely moisturising cream that does not feel like it has any chemicals or nasties in it. Kind of like putting suncream on! I have now used it for the last couple of weeks especially at that 6-7pm danger time in the garden. Touch wood, but currently I have to say that I have no bites. This is in contrast to losing sleep every night through the itch/scratch/itch cycle previously from all the horrendous bites I had. I really do hope this product continues to work in the way it has so far, fingers crossed! I do recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moderately good
*by D***E on 20 October 2024*

Nice smell and I think it worked, however, I did get the odd bite.

## Frequently Bought Together

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- Sawyer Products SP657 Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear & Tents, Trigger Spray, 24-Ounce
- Repel 100 Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Fluid Ounces, 10-Hour Protection

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*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-21*