Dispose of contents/container to a household waste recycling centre as hazardous waste except for empty containers which can be disposed of by recycling. In this case, eucalyptus takes the starring role, and it did a sterling job of keeping the mozzies at bay.

This is an aerosol version of the pump bottle product we mentioned earlier, and although we loved the benefits of a pump (including the reduced risk of leaks), the wider distribution area meant this spray enabled us to cover much larger areas (and multiple people) in less time. It's particularly vital if you're heading somewhere tropical, where insects can transmit diseases such as yellow fever, malaria and Zika. There’s something rather fearsome about this sleek, black bottle – if we were a mosquito, we’d be daunted by the mere sight of it.The golden rule is (much like sun cream) to apply thoroughly to any exposed skin, before you head out, and re-apply often – especially if you're sweating a lot, or have been swimming. VIE's Anti Mosquito Patches last a little longer than your average spray will: a whole 36 hours, per patch.

High temperatures, humidity and other environmental factors can reduce the duration of protection of all insect repellents. This mossie spray also promises to ward off a wide range of other bugs, too, including midges, for up to four hours. These claim to drive mosquitos away with high-frequency sound but, again, studies show that they don't work.You don't want them putting their fingers in their mouths or rubbing their eyes with insect repellent on their hands. We’re big fans of Jungle Formula, admittedly, but we didn’t let that sway us – we approached our testing with total impartiality. There are two main types of mosquito repellants around: those that include DEET and those that do not.

This 75ml tube is ideal for throwing in your bag and reapplying throughout the day if necessary, although one initial application should last for up to eight hours on the skin.And it gets better – in the event of a rogue bite (or pre-existing ones), this spray can also be used to soothe and calm skin, thanks to a powerful blend of five essential oils: tea tree, citronella java, lavandin grosso, niaouli and peppermint. N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET (50%) 485 g/kg) CAS 134-62-3, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol (geraniol (1%) 9. Another great repellent for anyone keen to take a chemical-free approach, this plant-based spray (citriodiol, which is derived from lemon eucalyptus essential oil, is the main ingredient) is a brilliant option for all the family. The best option if you're heading somewhere filled with mosquitos and won't have easy access to multiple sprays - or you're someone who doesn't want to keep reapplying throughout the day - these patches are as straightforward as sticking on and continuing as normal.