Excellent tick protection and safe for kids
I used Buzz Away Extreme while teaching a three-week field research course in the Long Island woods in the height of a bad tick season, sharing it with my mother and 2-year-old son who were tagging along. We used the spray on hats, cuffs, and exposed skin before leaving in the morning, and reapplied around lunchtime. By the end of the course, most students and professors had been bitten by ticks, and three had to be treated for Lyme disease. We were three of only five who were not bitten, even though many of the others were using DEET-based insect repellents. We also escaped without any noticeable mosquito bites. Because ours was effective, and a low-toxicity formula, I didn't mind using it regularly, whereas many of those using DEET-based repellents were hesitant to use it more than necessary. I did make sure my son washed his hands just after application. The spray has a strong odor of geraniol, citronella, and mint, but it isn't unpleasant. I plan to keep using it when bug repellant is needed, but I have noticed that it can be hard to find by midsummer, so I plan to stock up.
Rating: 5 stars