MAKES YOU INVISIBLE
While DEET overwhelms insects with a strong chemical odor, picaridin masks your scent entirely - mosquitoes can't find you because they can't detect you.
THE SCIENCE
Why Picaridin Is the Smarter Alternative
For decades, DEET was the default. Picaridin is what comes next - same protection, none of the drawbacks.
UNSCENTED TO HUMANS
No chemical smell on your skin, your clothes, or your kids. Picaridin is odorless to people while making you undetectable by insects.
WON'T DAMAGE YOUR GEAR
Unlike DEET, picaridin will not dissolve plastics, watch faces, and synthetic fabrics. Picaridin is tested safe on materials, so you can spray with confidence.
| Stay Away® (Picaridin 20%) | DEET Sprays | Citronella / Essential Oils | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Masks your scent | Chemical odor blocks receptors | Botanical scent blocks receptors |
| Scent to humans | None - unscented | Chemical smell | Botanical smell |
| Protection duration | Up to 14 hours | 4-8 hours | Minutes to hours |
| EPA registered | Yes ✓ | Yes ✓ | Most are not ✗ |
| CDC recommended | Yes ✓ | Yes ✓ | No ✗ |
| Damages plastics | No ✓ | Yes - dissolves some ✗ | No ✓ |
| Non-sticky | Yes ✓ | Often tacky ✗ | N/A |
| Safe during pregnancy | Yes, as directed ✓ | Yes, with precautions | Varies |
| Repels ticks | Yes - up to 14 hrs ✓ | Yes - varies | No proven efficacy ✗ |
A peer-reviewed systematic review of 140+ studies found no significant difference in repellency between DEET and Picaridin. Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2016.
Proven by Science : Maximum Mosquito Protection
Formulated with Picaridin, a scientifically proven mosquito repellent inspired by compounds found in black pepper plants, Stay Away® Mosquitoes effectively shields you from mosquitoes and ticks for up to 14 hours.
Picaridin (20% Formula)
Proven to provide up to 14 hours of mosquito and tick protection; and up to 8 hours of protection from biting flies, gnats & chiggers.
Unscented Formula
Unlike traditional sprays, Stay Away® Mosquitoes offers effective DEET-free protection without overpowering scents.
Proprietary Formula
Specially designed for maximum skin compatibility without sticky residues.
THE THREAT
Mosquitoes & Ticks Are the Deadliest Creatures on Earth
A single bite can transmit West Nile virus, Zika, Dengue, Lyme disease, or trigger Alpha-Gal syndrome. Climate change is expanding their habitat every year. The CDC recommends EPA-registered repellents with proven active ingredients - like Picaridin - as one of the most effective ways to prevent bites.
725K+
Global deaths from mosquito-borne disease annually
475K+
Tick-borne Lyme disease cases in the U.S. per year
*Statistics sourced from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
HOW IT WORKS
Invisible to Insects, Undetectable to You
Three steps between you and 14 hours of bite-free protection.
Step 1
Masks Your Scent
Picaridin creates a vapor barrier that blocks the chemical signals mosquitoes use to locate hosts. Instead of repelling with smell, it makes you invisible.
Step 2
Full-Spectrum Shield
One application protects against mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats, and chiggers - the insects that carry West Nile, Lyme, Zika, Dengue, and EEE.
Step 3
No Trace Left Behind
Absorbs in seconds, leaves no sticky residue, completely odorless. Water-resistant and non-flammable - built for all-day outdoor use.
WHEN TO USE
Not Just Repellent - Daily Prep
You wear sunscreen before you go outside. You put on deodorant before you leave the house. Mosquito and tick protection should be no different - especially when a single bite can transmit Lyme disease, West Nile virus, or Zika. Stay Away® Mosquitoes is unscented, absorbs in seconds, and lasts up to 14 hours. It's not just repellent. It's daily prep.
Your Daily Routine
Spray it on like sunscreen every morning during mosquito and tick season. Unscented, invisible, non-sticky - one application covers you from morning coffee on the porch to the evening dog walk.
Camping & Hiking
Water-resistant formula holds up through sweat and light rain. Reapply after swimming.
Gardening & Yard Work
Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk. Apply before you start, especially to ankles, wrists, and neck.
Beach & Lake Days
Water-resistant and non-greasy. Apply repellent after sunscreen dries.
Running & Exercise
Unscented formula means no chemical smell during workouts. Absorbs clean.
Backyard & Patio
Don't wait for a bite. Apply before BBQs, evening gatherings, and kids' outdoor play.
Family Outings
Safe for children and during pregnancy when used as directed. One product for the whole family.
HOW TO USE
Simple Application, All-Day Protection
Apply like sunscreen. That's it. Here are the details if you need them.
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Shake well before use.
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Hold bottle 4-6 inches from exposed skin.
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Spray using a slow, sweeping motion to lightly moisten skin.
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For face: spray into palms, then gently spread onto face and neck.
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For children: spray into your hands first, then apply to the child.
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Do not exceed two applications per day.
INGREDIENTS
What's Inside - and What's Not
One active ingredient. No compromises.
Active Ingredient
Picaridin (20%)
A synthetic compound inspired by piperine, found naturally in black pepper plants. EPA-registered and CDC-recommended for protection against mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and fleas.
What's NOT in It
No DEET
No chemical odor, no damage to plastics or synthetics
No permethrin
Applies directly to skin - not clothing-only
No citronella or essential oil blends
These evaporate quickly and aren't EPA-registered
No fragrance
Completely unscented to humans
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything You Need to Know
Answers to the most common questions about Stay Away® Mosquitoes Insect Repellent.
Yes. Stay Away® Mosquitoes uses Picaridin as its active ingredient instead of DEET. Picaridin is CDC-recommended, EPA-registered, and performs comparably to DEET in independent studies - without the strong chemical odor, skin irritation, or ability to damage plastics that DEET is known for.
Up to 14 hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours from biting flies, gnats, and chiggers. Do not exceed two applications per day.
Yes. Picaridin is recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics for use on children, and is considered safe during pregnancy when used as directed. Do not allow children to handle the product; spray into your hands first and apply to the child.
Picaridin is a synthetic compound inspired by piperine, a natural substance found in black pepper plants. Unlike DEET, which repels insects with a strong odor, Picaridin works by masking your scent - making you virtually undetectable to mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects. It's odorless to humans.
No. Stay Away® Mosquitoes is unscented to humans. Picaridin produces a scent detectable by insects but odorless to people, so you get full protection without any chemical or botanical smell.
Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and several other serious illnesses, as well as trigger or cause Alpha-gal syndrome. The CDC recommends using EPA-registered repellents with proven active ingredients like Picaridin to reduce the risk of bites.
Stay Away® Mosquitoes uses a 20% Picaridin formula - the concentration recommended by the Environmental Working Group and supported by EPA registration data for maximum protection duration. The proprietary formula is water-resistant, non-flammable, and leaves no sticky residue. It's also backed by EarthKind's 100% money-back guarantee.
Yes. Apply sunscreen first and allow it to dry, then apply Stay Away® Mosquitoes over the top. Do not use combination sunscreen/repellent products; apply them separately for best results.
Yes. The formula is water-resistant, so it holds up through sweat and light rain. However, reapply after swimming, toweling off, or heavy perspiration for continued protection.
Stay Away® Mosquitoes is available at earthkind.com with free shipping on subscriptions.
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