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Insect repellents Updated: 07 Dec 2009

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No Insects from Botanica Posted by: kiwisine 14 Jan 2010 10:12pm

Sold at Department of Conservation offices down south - why wasn't this DEET free NZ product reviewed? A great product, have used extensively in west coast environments including the notorious Karamea River.

Go natural Posted by: shad 14 Jan 2010 6:15pm

My family and I have been using a product for 4 years now (not overseas though) called Buzz Free Zone Personal Spray made from essential oils and herbal extracts. Australian product certified organic that I buy from www.organics4you.net.nz
I don't think putting DEET on your skin is safe - just my opinion!

Botanica No Insects Repellent Posted by: Greengirl 26 Dec 2009 11:25am

We have used Botanica No Insects Repellent Rollon for at least 4 yrs now including 2 trips to Asia & lots of tramping/camping trips in NZ and have found this very effective. No nasty chemicals - see www.botanica.co.nz
The roll-on also doesn't leak in our packs

Bushman Posted by: Macman 19 Dec 2009 11:48pm

Nothing beats it

Bushman - insect repellent with DEET Posted by: yzgrl 18 Dec 2009 3:39pm

Insects and mosquitos loves me, they always leave me big round bites and itchy. I use a product called Bushman which I think the best. I never got bitten again and I can go bush walking without worries.