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!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective Protection Without the Typical Bug Spray Smell! I've been very happy with Murphy's Naturals Mosquito & Tick Repellent Spray. It provides reliable protection when I'm spending time outdoors, whether I'm gardening, hiking, or just relaxing outside. One of the biggest reasons I keep reaching for this product is the scent. I much prefer the smell of this oil of lemon eucalyptus formula over traditional bug repellents. Instead of the strong chemical odor that many sprays have, this has a much more pleasant, fresh scent that makes it far more enjoyable to use. The spray applies easily, doesn't feel overly greasy, and works well on both skin and outdoor gear. The convenient pump bottles are easy to carry along and make application quick and simple. If you're looking for an effective mosquito and tick repellent but dislike the smell of many conventional products, this is an excellent option. I'll definitely continue purchasing it!

I really like the Murphy products and have switched to all of them for mosquito repellent so I can enjoy my coffee in peace in the morning. I use the incense sticks and usually apply the balm that's in the tiny deodorant applicator. (It works REALLY well!) The only bad thing about the sticks is I swipe it on my arm and then I have to rub it in...otherwise you're just painting yourself with a lot of product. So I thought maybe the spray would work better for me. Anyway, it works just as well as a repellant. And I like that I can also give my leggings a light spray too, because sometimes those mosquitos are persistent. But...the smell isn't as nice as the balm. The balm is almost a peppermint/slight medicine smell. Pleasant, but not perfume for sure. The spray is more eucalyptus and less lemongrass. So it smells more like a bug spray to me. I'll still keep it; for application it wins out for sure. And these products do work. I use them almost every day.

Absolutely effective and the smell is pleasant! I used this on my kids too and feel relieved that is natural and not chemical based. The spray lid actually spreads well when applying. Highly recommend.

I used this spray for the first time over the holiday weekend and loved it. I am a human that mosquitos tend to enjoy biting and it has been difficult to find a spray that works for me. This spray worked great and I will continue using all summer. The other families that we were camping with tried and it loved it too. I love the eucalyptus smell; however a couple people stated the smell was strong. I will purchase again!

Like. I was looking for a natural bug repellent and was very pleased with this product. I gave one bottle to my sister, and we spent the day hiking through the woods looking for morels and enjoying some beautiful views. We covered about five miles that day. The repellent worked well and lasted about as long as stated on the bottle. Later that afternoon, after waiting for my nephew's tap class to finish, we headed back into the woods for another short hike. At that point, the repellent had worn off and needed to be reapplied, which was consistent with the product's stated duration. Overall, I am very happy with Murphy's Naturals Repellent Spray and would purchase it again.

The product itself is very good what i have an issue with is the spray can. I ordered two of these sprays, one can sprays extremely well , like mist. The second can, is just awful….. the spay comes out in HUGE drops that runs all over my hands, and when you try to adjust the angle from which you spray HUGE drops come out of the can and drop on your clothes or ground. ### So to the company , you have a very good product BUT an inconsistent/ unreliable delivery system.

This stuff is "da bomb" in a good way, of course. I live in Florida where bugs are a way of life. In addition Mosquitos, gnats. No see 'ums, bitting chiggers all love me. I've tried a lot of stuff, but this actually works. When i saw the PKG in my mail box, I was currently being eaten alive as usual. I immediately opened the box - applied the Murphys. Wham! It was like someone suddenly turned off the pest machine! Suddenly I could breathe without gnats & mosquitos flying up my nose. I've been outside over an hour now & still no critters. Smells nice too. Will definitely be ordering more asap. Thank you Murphys!