Insect Repellent Selection Guide
Which insect repellent will I need to travel to:
Please note - the following is a guide only and does not account for those with skin conditions or allergies - you should always consult a doctor before travelling to a foreign country to ensure the best protection.
| Country | Risk to Health | Common Insect Borne Diseases | Common Biting insects | DEET Based Repellent | Alternative to DEET | Natural Repellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Low | ---- | Midges | LifeSystems Midge Repellent | Trek Midge and Tick | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Argentina | High | Zika Virus, Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Australia | Moderate | Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | Trek Sensitive | LifeSystems Natural 30+ |
| Austria | Moderate | Tick-Borne Encephalitis | Ticks | Trek 50 Tick | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Bahamas | Moderate | Zika Virus, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Barbados | Moderate | Zika Virus, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Belgium | Low | ---- | ---- | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Bermuda | Moderate | Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Botswana | High | Malaria | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| British Virgin Islands | Moderate | Zika Virus, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Canada | Low | Lyme Disease | Ticks and Midges | Trek 50 Tick | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Cape Verde | Moderate | Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek 50 | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| China | High | Japanese Encephalitis, Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes and Ticks | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Cyprus | Low | ---- | ---- | Ben's Family | Care Plus Sensitive | LifeSystems Natural 30+ |
| Denmark | Low | Tick-Borne Encephilitis | Ticks and Midges | Trek 50 Tick | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Dominica | Moderate | Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Dominican Republic | Moderate | Dengue Fever, Malaria, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Egypt | Low | ---- | Sandflies | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Finland | Low | Tick-Borne Encephilitis | Ticks and Midges | Trek 50 Tick | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| France | Low | Tick-Borne Encephilitis | Ticks | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Germany | Low | Tick-Borne Encephilitis | Ticks | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Greece | Low | Tick-Borne Encephilitis | Ticks | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Grenada | Moderate | Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek 50 | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Hong Kong | Moderate | Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Iceland | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| India | High | Japenese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Indonesia | High | Japenese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Ireland | Low | ---- | Midges | Trek 20 | Smidge | Trek Natural |
| Israel | Low | West Nile Virus | Mosquitoes | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Italy | Low | West Nile Virus | Mosquitoes | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Jamaica | Moderate | Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Ticks | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Kenya | High | Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Malaysia | High | Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosqutioes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Maldives | Moderate | Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Malta | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Mauritius | Moderate | Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Mexico | Moderate | Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, Malaria | Mosquitoes | Trek 50 | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Morocco | Low | Dengue Fever | Mosqutioes | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Nepal | Moderate | Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever | Mosqutioes | Trek 50 | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Netherlands | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| New Zealand | Low | ---- | Midges | Trek 20 | Smidge | Trek Natural |
| Norway | Low | Tick Borne Encephilitis | Ticks and Midges | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Papau New Guinea | Moderate | Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | Trek Sensitive | LifeSystems Natural 30+ |
| Peru | High | Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | LifeSystems Expedition 100+ | Not Advised | Not Advised |
| Philippines | Moderate | Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | Trek Sensitive | LifeSystems Natural 30+ |
| Portugal | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Scotland | Low | Lymes Disease | Midges and Ticks | Trek 20 | Smidge | Trek Natural |
| Seychelles | Low | Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| Singapore | Moderate | Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| South Africa | Moderate | Malaria | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Spain | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Sri Lanka | Moderate | Japanese Encephilitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever | Mosquitoes | Trek Ultra | Trek Sensitive | LifeSystems Natural 30+ |
| Sweden | Moderate | Tick Borne Encephilitis | Ticks | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Switzerland | Low | Tick Borne Encephilitis | Ticks | Care Plus 30% | Trek Midge and Tick | Care Plus Anti-Tick |
| Thailand | Moderate | Japanese Encephilitis, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Mosqutioes | Trek Ultra | LifeSystems Sensitive | Mosi-Guard Natural |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Moderate | Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus | Ticks | Care Plus 40% | LifeSystems Sensitive | Not Advised |
| Tunisia | Low | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Turkey | Low | Malaria | Mosquitoes | Ben's Wipes | Pocket Smidge | Care Plus Natural |
| USA | Low | ---- | Midges and No See Ums | Trek 20 | Smidge | Trek Natural |
All of the information in this table has been gathered using the Common Services Agency website and Scottish Government Health Directorate (SGHD). Any additional information can be accessed at Fit For Travel.