7 Best All Natural Mosquito Spray | Bites Back, Naturally

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The rare natural spray that tackles ticks as seriously as mosquitoes.

This two-pack from Grandpa Gus’s is built for the person who spends hours in tall grass and wooded trails. It uses plant-based geraniol, lemongrass, and peppermint oils to repel mosquitoes for up to 6 hours and ticks for up to 8 hours — longer than most natural competitors. The formula is non-greasy and won’t stain fabric, so you can spray directly onto pant legs and sleeves where ticks climb aboard. Buyers working in fields and forests report a “significant difference” in how few bugs bother them even when the spray is just on clothing.

At 10.58 ounces total for the two 4 oz bottles, this premium pack is heavier on the shelf than the delicates, but the trade-off is real proven performance against Lyme-carrying ticks. One reviewer noted that while the mosquito spray might not be perfect for everyone — “I was eaten up doing yardwork” — the tick repellent outperformed name-brand DEET sprays. That makes it a specialist choice for anyone who needs tick protection first and mosquito defense second.

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One purchase gives you both a mosquito spray and a tick spray.

YAYA Organics solves a common problem — you want to cover two threats without buying two different brands. This Duo Pack gives you one 4 oz Squito Ban for mosquitoes and one 4 oz Tick Ban for ticks, both made from organic soybean and castor oil blended with essential oils like cedarwood and citronella. The twin 4 oz bottles weigh a combined 10.23 ounces, making this a solid travel kit for camping trips or beach vacations. The formula delivers a fine mist rather than a direct squirt, which buyers praise as genuinely useful for applying to hard-to-reach spots.

The honest catch, echoed by multiple buyers including a parent who pulled ticks off a toddler after a tall-grass treasure hunt, is that neither spray works as aggressively as DEET. But the same reviewer noted that without any spray they “all have a ton” of ticks, and reapplication stopped the bites. For those who don’t want to load up on chemicals multiple times a week, this duo offers a balanced, wearable defense that smells more like a forest than a lab.

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Three full-size bottles plus a bonus travel spray for the whole family.

Bug Soother comes at you with volume — three 4 oz bottles and a bonus 1 oz travel size for a total weight of 14.72 ounces. This is the pack you grab if you want one spray for the whole household and you don’t want to run out mid-summer. The plant-based formula uses lemongrass and castor oil, targeting mosquitoes, gnats, no-see-ums, sand fleas, and black flies. Customers note it works well enough that their kids actually ask for it over other brands because it “smells fantastic” and doesn’t feel greasy on the skin.

The honest downside is that Bug Soother is effective for some types of mosquitoes but not all — there are over 175 varieties of mosquitoes in the US, and the company openly states this. A buyer in Oklahoma noted that it didn’t keep all bugs off in an area where alpha gal (a tick-borne illness) is prevalent. It requires more frequent application than chemical sprays, especially as the day turns to dusk, but for backyard use and gardening, it offers pleasant-smelling protection without the sticky residue.

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The first new EPA-registered botanical repellent in decades — and it actually works.

Mimikai stands alone in this list because it holds an EPA registration for its active ingredient, undecanone, which comes from wild tomato plants and tropical fruit. That certification means it passed lab testing and human field trials, not just marketing claims. It delivers 8 hours of mosquito protection and 4 hours of tick protection, all without DEET or picaridin. The 3.4 fl oz bottle weighs only 4.66 ounces, making it an easy pocket companion for hiking or gardening.

Buyers consistently call it “incredible” and say it “works better than anything” they have tried, natural or not. The catch is the scent — a warm mix of clove, allspice, star anise, and frankincense that some find pleasant and others describe as “a bit malodorous.” It can also feel slightly greasy on the skin, so you may want to be careful with clothing. But for proven, scientifically-tested protection from a botanical source, Mimikai is a genuine breakthrough in a category full of folk remedies.

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A Florida-swamp tested spray that earned a cult following among serious campers.

This 2 Fl Oz bottle from No Natz punches well above its size. The formula blends cedarwood, citronella, and lemongrass oils with coconut and olive oils, creating a quick-drying, non-greasy spray that does not leave a sticky residue. One long-time buyer calls it “the spray you want” when mosquitoes are so thick you bump into them. It is hypoallergenic, so it suits sensitive skin better than many other essential-oil sprays. Users also report it works well on black flies at the beach and gnats around horses.

The major complaint is the cost per ounce — this 2 oz bottle sits at a premium price point, and one reviewer gave it 4 stars solely because of the price. But multiple buyers who have been using it for years say it is worth it because it works “almost 100 percent of the time,” even against Houston mosquitoes that bite through jeans. You need to shake it well before each use, and the woodsy, citronella-forward scent is pleasant rather than medicinal.

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24% active essential oils — one of the highest concentrations you will find in a natural spray.

This 4 oz bottle from YAYA Organics packs a punch with 24% actives (organic soybean and castor oils plus cedarwood, peppermint, citronella, clove, and rosemary essential oils). That high concentration creates a strong, reliable barrier that buyers — including a botanist who uses it for herb surveys in wet meadows — swear by. One buyer mentioned that it works so well that a colleague even mistook the spray for perfume. The bottle weighs 4.96 ounces, which is lighter than the Qganics 2 Pack’s 5.61 ounces, but it focuses that weight into a single, extra-strength formula.

The fine mist nozzle covers a lot of skin with each spray, though you need to keep it a few inches from your skin or it will come out in white droplets. Some buyers find the clove and lemongrass scent strong, and a few in north Texas report that the “baby version” of the same brand seems more effective. The trade-off is that this spray requires a second application as it gets darker in the day, but for a plant-based formula with zero greasy residue, the protection ratio is excellent.

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Two compact bottles that slip into a pocket and hold their own for up to 6 hours.

This 2-pack from Qganics weighs 5.61 ounces total, making it the lightest multi-bottle option here and the easiest to toss in a hiking pack or a purse. Each 2 fl oz (60ml) bottle uses lemongrass, geraniol, and geranium oils to claim up to 6 hours of protection. Reviewers point out it is “perfect for everyday outdoor use,” noting that it dries quickly without leaving any sticky residue. One evening walker reported a “big difference” — no constant swatting or itchy bites.

The honest reality is that not every buyer agrees. One reviewer gave it a single star and stated bluntly that the bottles “don’t do anything.” That split is common with natural sprays because effectiveness varies so widely by region and mosquito species. But for the price, the convenience of two pocket-sized bottles that smell light and pleasant — and actually work for many users — makes this a solid entry-level choice for someone who wants to try a natural spray without a big commitment.