Consumer Reports tests found that many of the most effective repellents in fighting against mosquitoes and ticks contained 25 to 30% Deet as its active ingredient. Two repellents Consumer Reports recommends: 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent8, and Ben’s Tick and Insect Repellent Wilderness Formula Pump. Both excelled in protection.

Two repellents Consumer Reports recommends: 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent8, and Ben’s Tick and Insect Repellent Wilderness Formula Pump. Both excelled in protecting against mosquitoes and ticks. No matter which repellent you choose, to be effective it has to be applied properly.