Murphy's Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear, 4 Ounce Pump, 2-Pack

Ok, I basically never leave reviews, because I just don't have the time. But knowing how much I rely on others' reviews to help me find things that work, I feel it my duty to share. I bought this a month ago for my 3- and 4-year-old kids, especially. We live in DC (which is a swampy, humid, mosquito-breeding steamroom in the summer), and the mosquitoes are just awful and relentless. My kids love to play outside, both at their daycare and at home, but they've just been getting eaten alive, and my daughter gets really bad reaction and swelling when she gets bitten. It's been so bad that, prior to using Murphy's Repellant, they'd only stay in the yard a couple minutes before coming inside, covered in painful mosquito bites. I'd been using a different repellant (Sallye Ander No-Bite-Me Bug Repellent Cream - 2 oz, Natural, Safe for Kids & Infants, Anti-Itch, Moisturizing, Lemongrass & Mint Scent), which smelled pretty good but was sadly not very effective. Back to the drawing board, I did more research and found Murphy's. The reviews seemed promising, but honestly, I've tried so many non-DEET repellants over the years and none of them have worked very well and are always a disappointment. So I didn't have high hopes for this one. Well, my kids' skin doesn't lie! This stuff has worked shockingly well! We apply it in the morning around 8 am before heading to their daycare (they spend a lot of time outdoors there at the on-site playgrounds). It is effective up through pick up, which is around 4:30/5pm. Then if they want to play outside when we get home, we do have to reapply one time, but that will last them the rest of the evening. It's like...night and day. When my daughter has it on, she plays happily outside. When she doesn't, if she plays outside anyway, she comes in crying in 5 minutes from 5-10 painful mosquito bites. My son doesn't get so upset by bites, but I can see them on his skin when he gets them, and since we started using this, he very rarely has bites on him. Here's a quick pro/con list. PRO: -WORKS (at least for us) -Effective even in humid, mosquito-swarming environments -Easy to apply, and after several minutes, it soaks in completely and leaves no greasy or unpleasant residue CONS: -the smell is rather strong when applying and for about 10 minutes after application (but it does dissipate) -it's a bit pricey (but worth it, since it works!) I hope this review is helpful to other folks looking for EFFECTIVE, non-DEET, non-greasy mosquito repellant!

I love this bug spray! It works really well and smells like a citronella candle. It does have a strong smell so if that bothers you, this may not be for you.

all I can say is, have used for 3 days and no bites even though mosquitos are around, 4 stars because sprayer is not the best, leaks on hands and does not depress well

A slightly strong odor, but that was to be expected from the oils used., just don't get it near your face and it is fine. This works great and it's all natural. Very happy with this product and the way it works.

I have purchased this bug repellant multiple times and love it. We always have a bottle wherever we go. It is perfect for children as the scent is not sickeningly strong and yes, it absolutely helps keep bugs away. I tried this product after I read a review that someone said they used it at their daycare. Excellent product that I will continue to purchase in the future.

*Update* The company reached out to me requesting more information about my experience and provided a full refund. I truly appreciate this kind of customer service as you rarely find that these days. I hope they find some better bottles. The product itself is great but we need a more viable way to use it. Original review: Bottles are trash. They leak and do not spray well. Not worth buying.

Works very well, however the scent is strong. The scent will fade eventually. I cannot apply to my neck because it stings a little, due to the eucalyptus.

MUST BUY! i like doing reviews. sometimes i get lazy. but i had to write a review on how good this product works.! i can confidently say that it keep fleas & mosquito’s away. i bought the small 2 pack. i would even recommend to just buy the larger size if they have it. it’s definitely money’s worth. did i mention that the smell is pleasant.