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title: "Sawyer Products SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion, 20% Picaridin, 2-Ounce"
brand: "sawyer"
price: "3110 kr"
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reviews_count: 9
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# 12+ hrs mosquito & tick protection Safe on gear & synthetics 20% Picaridin formula, DEET alternative Sawyer Products SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion, 20% Picaridin, 2-Ounce

**Brand:** sawyer
**Price:** 3110 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Stay bite-free, stylishly protected—because your adventures deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sawyer Products SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion, 20% Picaridin, 2-Ounce by sawyer
- **How much does it cost?** 3110 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/93513725-sawyer-products-sp562-picaridin-insect-repellent-lotion-20-picaridin-2)

## Best For

- sawyer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sawyer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Defense:** Up to 12 hours of powerful mosquito and tick repellent—stay protected from dawn till dusk.
- • **Family-Safe & Trusted:** Recommended by health experts and top-rated by WireCutter for safe use on all ages.
- • **Gear-Ready Protection:** Won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings—safe for your backpacks, watches, sunglasses, and more.
- • **Skin-Friendly Formula:** Non-greasy, fragrance-free, and odorless lotion that feels comfortable for all-day wear.
- • **Versatile Outdoor Essential:** Perfect for camping, hiking, fishing, or backyard BBQs—never let bugs crash your plans.

## Overview

Sawyer SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion offers a potent 20% Picaridin formula that provides up to 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, outperforming DEET in repelling biting flies. This non-greasy, fragrance-free lotion dries quickly and is safe for use on skin and gear, making it ideal for all outdoor activities. Trusted by health authorities and top reviewers, it’s the go-to choice for effective, long-lasting insect defense for the whole family.

## Description

An effective alternative to DEET that’s safe for the whole family, Sawyer’s 20% Picaridin insect and tick repellent provides effective protection from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, and Zika viruses). More effective at repelling biting flies than DEET, it's also effective at repelling stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it's ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more. Sawyer 20% Picaridin topical spray is effective for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks (14 hours for the lotion), and the spray and lotion provide up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. Both the non-greasy, fragrance-free spray and lotion dry quickly and won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more. Available in a variety of spray and lotion bottle sizes, Sawyer 20% Picaridin also comes in individual 0.34-ounce lotion packets that are great for everyday use and small enough for carrying in a pocket, purse, or backpack. The top-rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020), it's also considered to be the repellent of first choice by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Canadian Advisory Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travel for travelers 6 months to 12 years of age. Maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear. Since 1984, Sawyer has used technological advancements to create products that keep you outdoors — from the backcountry to the backyard — including insect repellents for both skin and clothing, water filters for camping and emergencies, and sun protection.

Review: Sawyer Picaridin Bug Repellent – Should’ve Used This First - We went to Belize and got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes at first. I tried another brand with picaridin and it honestly didn’t help at all—we were still covered in bites. Once we switched to Sawyer, the difference was immediate. This stuff actually works, and I wish we had started with it from day one. It’s marketed as non-greasy, but in my opinion it does feel a little greasy—and I think that’s what makes it work so well. The bugs stayed away, including no-see-ums, which was huge for us. No strong smell, no fragrance, and it didn’t bother our skin at all. We used it daily for outdoor activities, walking around, and evenings outside, and it held up really well. One thing to note: if you’re traveling somewhere buggy like Belize, a single bottle will only last about 3–4 days for two people, so plan accordingly and pack extra. Bottom line: If mosquitoes love you, skip the trial-and-error and go straight to Sawyer. It works.
Review: Tired of buying 100's of cans of DEET. Buy 1 quart of this instead. - This stuff is awesome. We purchased some waterfront land on the ocean in Va. and have an off-grid camp set up while we slowly build and upgrade the property into our eventual retirement home/farm. The tick, mosquito, fly and gnat populations in this area are insane. I despise ticks especially since one tried to kill me by infecting me with tick fever when I was 5 years old and another gave my son Lymes Disease and put him in intensive care when he was also 5. Both of us were sent to John's Hopkins as 5 year olds because of ticks. I also hate bugspray. It's expensive, the cans of spray don't last long enough and if you leave them sit they'll eventually become empty on their own so stocking up doesn't help much. I started looking for another solution and in 2021 I bought 1 quart of this Picaridin cream. I'm still using the same quart in 2024. Full disclosure, I was the only one in my family that had been using it because everyone else is lazy. You can't just spray yourself real quick and be done. You need to put it on like sunscreen but it doesn't take that much. I'm 6'-2" and 240lbs. I use maybe 2 1/2 squirts of the pump to cover my feet, legs, arms, neck and head. I even rub a little through my hair. I spray my shirt with some form of DEET before I put it on. That's it. It lasts pretty much all day, except the mosquitoes will get me through my shirt later in the day because the DEET will wear off. My family will go through several cans of bugspray to my 2 squirts of Picaridin. The last trip out they finally realized that bugspray actually kinda sucks. So I'm on here buying another quart because I don't want to run out. I bought some cheap rubber gloves from Harbor Freight that I've started wearing when I put on the cream so I'm not eating it off my fingers later in the day. It doesn't wash off really easy which is a good thing, especially if you are a sweater or get in the water. Getting in the water will deminish it's effectiveness but I think it sticks on to you better than spray without a doubt. This stuff also dries quickly, the feeling of it on your skin is much more comfortable than bugspray and it doesn't smell nearly as bad. Mosquitoes absolutely hate it. I've watched them turn complete 180's as soon as they make contact with me. Gnats will land on you but they will not bite. They can still be pretty annoying if you are fishing at night because they'll swarm and tickle you but they do the same with all the other repellants. It repels chiggers and ticks great but if you are spending time in the places I do, you still need to check your underwear band and the other nooks and crannies down in that area where you didn't apply anything. The value this stuff brings is undeniable. $50 for a quart that could last you years as opposed to an $8 can of OFF that will last 1 person a couple days at best and that is assuming you use it up before it dries up on its own, unused. That's it. It is good stuff. In my opinion, and I think I would know, it is more effective, last longer, feels cleaner and is way more affordable then the other altermatives. If you get into the outdoors a lot, buy a quart. You won't regret it.

## Features

- Non-greasy, fragrance free, odorless; dries quickly and won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more
- Safe for use on the whole family, long-lasting insect and tick repellent spray deters a wide variety of pests — up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks and up to 8 hours against flies, gnats, and chiggers
- Fragrance-free topical insect repellent with 20% Picaridin — more effective at repelling biting flies than DEET; repels disease-spreading ticks (Lyme, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, Zikam and Chikungunya viruses), chiggers, and more
- Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it's ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more
- Top rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07D43GC3N |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,476 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Moisturizers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (49,337) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Item model number | SP562 |
| Manufacturer | Sawyer Products |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1.75 x 5.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sawyer
- **Item Form:** Lotion
- **Item Volume:** 2 Fluid Ounces
- **Material Feature:** Fragrance Free
- **Scent:** Unscented

## Images

![Sawyer Products SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion, 20% Picaridin, 2-Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B-P4FS5bL.jpg)
![Sawyer Products SP562 Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion, 20% Picaridin, 2-Ounce - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QyphVvQ9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it smell bad?**
A: No, unlike DEET, it does not have any smell. In addition, it does not stain clothing or backpacks. It repels mosquitoes very effectively. I took it with me on a two-week stay in Antigua, Guatemala, and I did not get one bite. Highly recommended.

**Q: Does this work against bed bugs?**
A: Permethrin is better choice for that. Picardin only repels, permethrin kills.

**Q: Does this work on clothing?**
A: Yes it can but for longer lasting protection on clothing and gear, we would recommend using our Permethrin Fabric Treatment which is effective for 6 weeks or 6 washes after drying.

**Q: Does this repell ants? I keep getting ant bites.**
A: It says “flying insects and ticks”. Some ants fly, I would bet that it does because we were not at all harassed by any bugs. The truth is that I don’t know but I would try it if I was getting ant bites.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sawyer Picaridin Bug Repellent – Should’ve Used This First
*by O***I on January 1, 2026*

We went to Belize and got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes at first. I tried another brand with picaridin and it honestly didn’t help at all—we were still covered in bites. Once we switched to Sawyer, the difference was immediate. This stuff actually works, and I wish we had started with it from day one. It’s marketed as non-greasy, but in my opinion it does feel a little greasy—and I think that’s what makes it work so well. The bugs stayed away, including no-see-ums, which was huge for us. No strong smell, no fragrance, and it didn’t bother our skin at all. We used it daily for outdoor activities, walking around, and evenings outside, and it held up really well. One thing to note: if you’re traveling somewhere buggy like Belize, a single bottle will only last about 3–4 days for two people, so plan accordingly and pack extra. Bottom line: If mosquitoes love you, skip the trial-and-error and go straight to Sawyer. It works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tired of buying 100's of cans of DEET. Buy 1 quart of this instead.
*by D***R on May 28, 2024*

This stuff is awesome. We purchased some waterfront land on the ocean in Va. and have an off-grid camp set up while we slowly build and upgrade the property into our eventual retirement home/farm. The tick, mosquito, fly and gnat populations in this area are insane. I despise ticks especially since one tried to kill me by infecting me with tick fever when I was 5 years old and another gave my son Lymes Disease and put him in intensive care when he was also 5. Both of us were sent to John's Hopkins as 5 year olds because of ticks. I also hate bugspray. It's expensive, the cans of spray don't last long enough and if you leave them sit they'll eventually become empty on their own so stocking up doesn't help much. I started looking for another solution and in 2021 I bought 1 quart of this Picaridin cream. I'm still using the same quart in 2024. Full disclosure, I was the only one in my family that had been using it because everyone else is lazy. You can't just spray yourself real quick and be done. You need to put it on like sunscreen but it doesn't take that much. I'm 6'-2" and 240lbs. I use maybe 2 1/2 squirts of the pump to cover my feet, legs, arms, neck and head. I even rub a little through my hair. I spray my shirt with some form of DEET before I put it on. That's it. It lasts pretty much all day, except the mosquitoes will get me through my shirt later in the day because the DEET will wear off. My family will go through several cans of bugspray to my 2 squirts of Picaridin. The last trip out they finally realized that bugspray actually kinda sucks. So I'm on here buying another quart because I don't want to run out. I bought some cheap rubber gloves from Harbor Freight that I've started wearing when I put on the cream so I'm not eating it off my fingers later in the day. It doesn't wash off really easy which is a good thing, especially if you are a sweater or get in the water. Getting in the water will deminish it's effectiveness but I think it sticks on to you better than spray without a doubt. This stuff also dries quickly, the feeling of it on your skin is much more comfortable than bugspray and it doesn't smell nearly as bad. Mosquitoes absolutely hate it. I've watched them turn complete 180's as soon as they make contact with me. Gnats will land on you but they will not bite. They can still be pretty annoying if you are fishing at night because they'll swarm and tickle you but they do the same with all the other repellants. It repels chiggers and ticks great but if you are spending time in the places I do, you still need to check your underwear band and the other nooks and crannies down in that area where you didn't apply anything. The value this stuff brings is undeniable. $50 for a quart that could last you years as opposed to an $8 can of OFF that will last 1 person a couple days at best and that is assuming you use it up before it dries up on its own, unused. That's it. It is good stuff. In my opinion, and I think I would know, it is more effective, last longer, feels cleaner and is way more affordable then the other altermatives. If you get into the outdoors a lot, buy a quart. You won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good bug spray- Great for humid climate
*by V***! on November 20, 2025*

Pretty good bug spray. I used this when I went to Costa Rica and it worked well. I did still get some bites but I found I had significantly less in comparison to people using other bug sprays. I think it was pretty affective for a non deet bug spray. It also was travel size so I could take it as a carry on. I had to use it pretty frequently and the two bottles almost lasted my whole trip which was about 3 weeks. Not oily at all and the smell is neutral. I liked it.

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