Pyramid Trek 50 Insect/Mosquito Repellent Deet Spray - 100ml

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A DEET-free alternative is Life Systems’ Expedition Sensitive spray, which uses 20% Saltidin (also known as Picaridin) as an active ingredient instead. There are few things more irritating than being mobbed by midges or hearing the high-pitched whine of a mosquito around your ears when you’re settling down to a campfire-cooked meal or trying to get to sleep in your tent – that realisation that you’re about to get munched is awful.

Pyramid Trek 50 Deet Mosquito Repellent Spray – 60ml Pyramid Trek 50 Deet Mosquito Repellent Spray – 60ml

You’ll need to regularly reapply Theye, especially after sweating or swimming, as it fades faster than a DEET-based spray, but it does have a fresh summery scent that we found made it pleasant to use, and there’s no alcohol in the formula, so it won’t dry out skin. You can divide insect repellents into two broad categories – those with DEET, and those without. DEET (or to give it its more tongue-twisting name, diethyl-meta-toluamide), is an active ingredient that is highly effective against insect bites, working by creating an impermeable barrier on the skin that stops insects getting through.It has been around since the 1940s, and was originally developed for the US Military, but has been available to the public since 1957. Trek 50 has 50% DEET which is suitable for malarial areas and protects for up to 6 hours. It’s doesn’t last as long as other repellent sprays but it’s just as effective in keeping pesky biting insects off your skin.

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Picaridine is one of the safer chemicals used in mosquito repellents as it has a low toxic level making it less likely to cause irritation. There’s a strong smell at first but it’s not overwhelming and disappears after the first use. Travellers have used this spray in high risk malaria countries and come away without any bites which proves just how effective it works.

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The more percentage of DEET in a product, the more effective it will be which makes it suitable for high risk Malaria countries.Although it keeps you protected for up to 10 hours, in areas of humidity or during excessive sweating, it does need to be reapplied. Overall, this repellent spray is definitely one to take in high risk malaria areas. Make sure you apply sun cream first, about 15 minutes before you apply your repellent. It’s also worth noting that DEET based repellents reduce the effectiveness of your sun protection, so you should always opt for SPF30 or SPF50 (definitely go for SPF50 if you’re of the red-headed persuasion like me!) Effectiveness This DEET free and 100% all natural mosquito spray provides an effective and non-toxic solution to keeping mosquitoes, midges and other biting insects away. Long-lasting protection (up to 12 hours per application) means you don’t have to worry about re-applying it while you’re out, unless you go for a swim or in the event of excessive perspiration. Sleep It’s no fun being deprived of sleep. You should be full of energy to fully enjoy the adventures and excitement of travelling. Here are the best sleeping accessories to ensure you have a good nights sleep.