Insect Repellent
Insect repellent is crucial to protecting you against insects that could spread diseases such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and more. These insects may carry the risk of malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and more. By using insect repellent, you can easily repel these insects away from you, preventing them from biting and infecting you.
Take a look at NVS Pharmacy’s range of insect repellent products below.
Insect Repellent Products:
Types of Insect Repellents
Insect repellents can come in many forms and are used for different purposes, including:
- DEET (mosquitoes, ticks, some flies) - most used type of repellent
- Picaridin (mosquitoes, ticks, flies) - highly effective, can be applied on skin as a spray or lotion
- Synthesised plant oils (mosquitoes, some ticks) - considered as chemicals, uses lemon eucalyptus oil and IR3535
- Permethrin (mosquitoes, ticks) - this synthetic chemical is used to treat clothing, making them insect repellent
Long-lasting Protection
Some insect repellents can provide protection for more than 10 hours against specific insects, which is crucial for individuals who are looking to embark on a journey into the wilderness.
Natural and Eco-Friendly Options
At NVS Pharmacy, we also provide natural and eco-friendly insect repellent choices for sale, including ones with no chemicals and/or synthetics.
Application Tips
When applying insect repellent, make sure that you read the instructions carefully. Avoid inhaling and contact with eyes and mouth if using a spray and/or lotion. First spray on your hands, then apply onto your skin. Keep sprays away from synthetic clothing and plastics to avoid damage.