Bug Control Gear That Actually Works

Essentials
These items are your first line of defense against the types of things you want to go away.

Bug repellent for skin
3 picks, $2–$21
If you use only one item on this list, make it bug repellent—this should be your first line of defense, and a regular necessity anytime you head into the swarm.

Continue reading to learn about bug control gear that works, written by Harry Sawyers.

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May 27, 2025

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Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, HVAC, cleaning, and emergency prep at Wirecutter for a decade.

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