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    Bug Repellent Wipes
    Acitve ingredients are: Rosemary oil 1.050%, citronella oil 0.665%, geranium oil 0.525%, cedarwood oil 0.490%, peppermint oil 0.420%, lemongrass oil 0.175%
    Description
    Acitve ingredients are: Rosemary oil 1.050%, citronella oil 0.665%, geranium oil 0.525%, cedarwood oil 0.490%, peppermint oil 0.420%, lemongrass oil 0.175%

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    CR's Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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    Current Range of Tested Insect Repellents
    What goes into the Overall Score?
    Protection against mosquitoes and ticks
     /  5
    Resists damage to materials
     /  5
    Type
     /  5
    Active ingredient type
     /  5
    Cost per oz. ($)
     /  5
    Cost per wipe ($)
     /  5
    Active ingredients
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    • Sensory Odor and Skin-feel Description: Insect repellent wipe with an aroma of lemon and citronella with woody, spicy notes; it left an oily film on skin.
    • In our tests, this product stained or damaged Polyurethane.
    • This product did not stain or damage Polycarbonate, Vinyl (PVC), Leather, Painted Metal from Car, Nail Polish (red), Nail Polish (pink), 90% Polyester 10% Spandex, Cotton (100%), or Polyester (100%).

    About

    The Stem Bug Repellent Wipes is part of the Insect Repellents test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Insect Repellent models like the Bug Repellent Wipes are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Protection against mosquitoes and ticks: A high score means the product is more effective at protecting against mosquitoes. Based on our past testing and advice from independent experts, products effective against mosquitoes should also be effective against other arthropods, including ticks.

    Resists damage to materials: A high score means the repellent is less likely to damage common materials we test, like cotton, polyester, and leather.

    Cost per oz.: The approximate retail price divided by product contents in ounces.

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