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title: "Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce"
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# Up to 14 hrs protection Non-greasy, quick-dry lotion 20% Picaridin formula Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce

**Brand:** sawyer
**Price:** R385
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦟 Outsmart bugs, own the outdoors — no compromises, just protection.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce by sawyer
- **How much does it cost?** R385 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14372161-products-sp564-premium-insect-repellent-with-20-picaridin-lotion-4)

## Best For

- sawyer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sawyer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Skin & gear safe:** Protects you without damaging plastics, synthetics, or your favorite outdoor gear.
- • **Long-lasting defense:** Stay bite-free for up to 14 hours with advanced Picaridin power.
- • **Top-rated reliability:** Endorsed by WireCutter & Consumer Reports for unbeatable insect repellent performance.
- • **Fragrance-free comfort:** No overpowering smells—just pure, invisible protection all day long.
- • **Family-friendly formula:** Gentle enough for everyone, from kids to adults, for all your outdoor adventures.

## Overview

Sawyer SP564 Premium Insect Repellent features a potent 20% Picaridin formula that delivers up to 14 hours of effective protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, gnats, and chiggers. This non-greasy, fragrance-free lotion dries quickly and is safe for use on skin, clothing, and gear without damaging plastics or synthetic coatings. Trusted by experts and families alike, it’s the go-to solution for long-lasting, comfortable insect defense during all your outdoor activities.

## Description

Product Description Safe for the whole family, Sawyer 20% Picaridin Premium Insect Repellent spray and lotion is effective against flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. Consumer Reports reviewed Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent as Sawyer "Fisherman's Formula" Picaridin Insect Repellent in its list of safe and effective insect repellents (February 2016). The long-lasting, fragrance-free Sawyer Picaridin-based insect repellent can be applied to your skin as well as clothing, outdoor gear, and more. It offers effective protection against disease carrying nuisances like mosquitoes and ticks carrying Lyme Disease. It's also effective at repelling biting flies, stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. The non-greasy, odorless spray and lotion won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings. Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent is safe for use on clothing, backpacks, synthetic fabrics, watches, sunglasses, and more. Maximize protection from mosquitoes and ticks by combining Picaridin with Sawyer’s Permethrin insect repellent for clothing, fabric, and gear. Picaridin Spray Sawyer Picaridin topical spray is effective for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. 3-ounce pump spray (airline friendly) 4-ounce pump spray 6-ounce continuous spray Picaridin Lotion Sawyer Picaridin topical lotion is effective for up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. 4-ounce lotion bottle Lotion pump dispensers in institutional-sized 1 quart (great for schools, daycare facilities, and more). Sawyer Products has offered the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries – everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness to point-of-use water filters that filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U. S. bottled water. From the Manufacturer More effective at repelling biting flies than DEET, Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent with 20 Percent Picaridin is also effective against the Yellow Fever Mosquito. Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent was also reviewed by Consumer Reports as the Fisherman's Formula in its list of safe and effective insect repellents (February 2016).Available as both a spray and lotion, Sawyer's Picaridin-based insect repellent is safe to use on the whole family, and it's great for applying to skin as well clothing, outdoor gear, and more. It offers effective protection against common disease carrying nuisances like mosquitoes and ticks, and Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent is also is effective at repelling biting flies, stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies.The long-lasting topical spray with 20 percent Picaridin is effective for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks (14 hours for lotion), and and both provide up to 8 hours of protection against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. The non-greasy spray and lotion have a pleasant low odor that evaporates when dry, and they won't damage plastics of synthetic coatings.Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent is safe for use on clothing, backpacks, synthetic fabrics, watches, sunglasses, and more. It's available in a 6-ounce spray bottle, 4-ounce pump spray bottle, airline approved 3-ounce pump spray bottle, easily pocketable 0.5-ounce pen spray tube, and 4-ounce lotion bottle. It's also available as a 1-gallon lotion dispenser. Color of bottle may vary. Since 1984, Sawyer Products has offered one of the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries.

Review: Sawyer Picaridin Bug Repellent – Should’ve Used This First - We went to Belize and got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes at first. I tried another brand with picaridin and it honestly didn’t help at all—we were still covered in bites. Once we switched to Sawyer, the difference was immediate. This stuff actually works, and I wish we had started with it from day one. It’s marketed as non-greasy, but in my opinion it does feel a little greasy—and I think that’s what makes it work so well. The bugs stayed away, including no-see-ums, which was huge for us. No strong smell, no fragrance, and it didn’t bother our skin at all. We used it daily for outdoor activities, walking around, and evenings outside, and it held up really well. One thing to note: if you’re traveling somewhere buggy like Belize, a single bottle will only last about 3–4 days for two people, so plan accordingly and pack extra. Bottom line: If mosquitoes love you, skip the trial-and-error and go straight to Sawyer. It works.
Review: Tired of buying 100's of cans of DEET. Buy 1 quart of this instead. - This stuff is awesome. We purchased some waterfront land on the ocean in Va. and have an off-grid camp set up while we slowly build and upgrade the property into our eventual retirement home/farm. The tick, mosquito, fly and gnat populations in this area are insane. I despise ticks especially since one tried to kill me by infecting me with tick fever when I was 5 years old and another gave my son Lymes Disease and put him in intensive care when he was also 5. Both of us were sent to John's Hopkins as 5 year olds because of ticks. I also hate bugspray. It's expensive, the cans of spray don't last long enough and if you leave them sit they'll eventually become empty on their own so stocking up doesn't help much. I started looking for another solution and in 2021 I bought 1 quart of this Picaridin cream. I'm still using the same quart in 2024. Full disclosure, I was the only one in my family that had been using it because everyone else is lazy. You can't just spray yourself real quick and be done. You need to put it on like sunscreen but it doesn't take that much. I'm 6'-2" and 240lbs. I use maybe 2 1/2 squirts of the pump to cover my feet, legs, arms, neck and head. I even rub a little through my hair. I spray my shirt with some form of DEET before I put it on. That's it. It lasts pretty much all day, except the mosquitoes will get me through my shirt later in the day because the DEET will wear off. My family will go through several cans of bugspray to my 2 squirts of Picaridin. The last trip out they finally realized that bugspray actually kinda sucks. So I'm on here buying another quart because I don't want to run out. I bought some cheap rubber gloves from Harbor Freight that I've started wearing when I put on the cream so I'm not eating it off my fingers later in the day. It doesn't wash off really easy which is a good thing, especially if you are a sweater or get in the water. Getting in the water will deminish it's effectiveness but I think it sticks on to you better than spray without a doubt. This stuff also dries quickly, the feeling of it on your skin is much more comfortable than bugspray and it doesn't smell nearly as bad. Mosquitoes absolutely hate it. I've watched them turn complete 180's as soon as they make contact with me. Gnats will land on you but they will not bite. They can still be pretty annoying if you are fishing at night because they'll swarm and tickle you but they do the same with all the other repellants. It repels chiggers and ticks great but if you are spending time in the places I do, you still need to check your underwear band and the other nooks and crannies down in that area where you didn't apply anything. The value this stuff brings is undeniable. $50 for a quart that could last you years as opposed to an $8 can of OFF that will last 1 person a couple days at best and that is assuming you use it up before it dries up on its own, unused. That's it. It is good stuff. In my opinion, and I think I would know, it is more effective, last longer, feels cleaner and is way more affordable then the other altermatives. If you get into the outdoors a lot, buy a quart. You won't regret it.

## Features

- Non-greasy, fragrance free, odorless; dries quickly and won't damage plastics or synthetic coatings — safe for use on clothing, backpacks, watches, sunglasses, fishing line, firearm finishes, and more
- Safe for use on the whole family, long-lasting insect and tick repellent spray deters a wide variety of pests — up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks and up to 8 hours against flies, gnats, and chiggers
- Fragrance-free topical insect repellent with 20% Picaridin — more effective at repelling biting flies than DEET; repels disease-spreading ticks (Lyme, tick-borne encephalitis) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Dengue, Zikam and Chikungunya viruses), chiggers, and more
- Very comfortable to wear on your skin, it's ideal for all your outdoor adventures, from camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing to backyard BBQs, sporting events, days at the park, and more
- Top rated bug repellent by WireCutter/New York Times (May, 2020); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Permethrin tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00VV5KRD8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,546 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Moisturizers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (49,449) |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
| Item model number | SP564 |
| Manufacturer | Sawyer Products |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sawyer
- **Item Form:** Lotion
- **Item Volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Material Feature:** Fragrance Free
- **Scent:** Unscented

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I was using a mineral sunscreen, would I put this on first or second? Does this need to sink into the skin?**
A: You can definitely use sunscreen and insect repellent together.  We recommend applying the sunscreen first.  The trick to a comfortable and effective application of sunscreen is to put it on at least 10 minutes before sun exposure.  This will allow ample time for the sunscreen to fully absorb into the skin before your body gets warm out and about in the sun.   

Once the sunscreen has dried, you can apply the insect repellent.  Sprays are often most convenient but a nice comfortable topical insect repellent lotion will typically last longer and also be more resilient to swimming and other active use.    Our SPF 30 is a very breathable and long lasting formula that pairs better with insect repellent than most other sunscreens on the market.  You can learn more about the Sawyer Sunscreen Difference at sawyer.com/sunscreen/

**Q: How effective is this for repelling ticks and chiggers?**
A: We spent 10 days in Kenya and had absolutely no mosquito or tick bites. Don't know if they have chiggers there but overall we stayed bite free. Would recommend this product.

**Q: Will this really work for minnesota boundary waters mosquitos? I'm skeptical.**
A: I took a picaridin spray (well, not this brand, but I'm sure they're all equivalent) as my only spray on a 5-day trip through the Boundary Waters last summer. While nothing is 100% effective against the clouds you sometimes get, I thought the picaridin spray worked at least as well as the DEET compounds I've always used, both sprays and the slightly scary 80%+ liquid. I felt like I needed to reapply it more often (twice a day, maybe), but that was a small trade-off to keep all of my synthetic gear from melting.

**Q: Is this product oily like some lotions**
A: Not at all oily or greasy! It blends into skin smoothly- but it is on the thin side like a regular lotion, rather than thick like sunscreen.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sawyer Picaridin Bug Repellent – Should’ve Used This First
*by O***I on January 1, 2026*

We went to Belize and got absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes at first. I tried another brand with picaridin and it honestly didn’t help at all—we were still covered in bites. Once we switched to Sawyer, the difference was immediate. This stuff actually works, and I wish we had started with it from day one. It’s marketed as non-greasy, but in my opinion it does feel a little greasy—and I think that’s what makes it work so well. The bugs stayed away, including no-see-ums, which was huge for us. No strong smell, no fragrance, and it didn’t bother our skin at all. We used it daily for outdoor activities, walking around, and evenings outside, and it held up really well. One thing to note: if you’re traveling somewhere buggy like Belize, a single bottle will only last about 3–4 days for two people, so plan accordingly and pack extra. Bottom line: If mosquitoes love you, skip the trial-and-error and go straight to Sawyer. It works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tired of buying 100's of cans of DEET. Buy 1 quart of this instead.
*by D***R on May 28, 2024*

This stuff is awesome. We purchased some waterfront land on the ocean in Va. and have an off-grid camp set up while we slowly build and upgrade the property into our eventual retirement home/farm. The tick, mosquito, fly and gnat populations in this area are insane. I despise ticks especially since one tried to kill me by infecting me with tick fever when I was 5 years old and another gave my son Lymes Disease and put him in intensive care when he was also 5. Both of us were sent to John's Hopkins as 5 year olds because of ticks. I also hate bugspray. It's expensive, the cans of spray don't last long enough and if you leave them sit they'll eventually become empty on their own so stocking up doesn't help much. I started looking for another solution and in 2021 I bought 1 quart of this Picaridin cream. I'm still using the same quart in 2024. Full disclosure, I was the only one in my family that had been using it because everyone else is lazy. You can't just spray yourself real quick and be done. You need to put it on like sunscreen but it doesn't take that much. I'm 6'-2" and 240lbs. I use maybe 2 1/2 squirts of the pump to cover my feet, legs, arms, neck and head. I even rub a little through my hair. I spray my shirt with some form of DEET before I put it on. That's it. It lasts pretty much all day, except the mosquitoes will get me through my shirt later in the day because the DEET will wear off. My family will go through several cans of bugspray to my 2 squirts of Picaridin. The last trip out they finally realized that bugspray actually kinda sucks. So I'm on here buying another quart because I don't want to run out. I bought some cheap rubber gloves from Harbor Freight that I've started wearing when I put on the cream so I'm not eating it off my fingers later in the day. It doesn't wash off really easy which is a good thing, especially if you are a sweater or get in the water. Getting in the water will deminish it's effectiveness but I think it sticks on to you better than spray without a doubt. This stuff also dries quickly, the feeling of it on your skin is much more comfortable than bugspray and it doesn't smell nearly as bad. Mosquitoes absolutely hate it. I've watched them turn complete 180's as soon as they make contact with me. Gnats will land on you but they will not bite. They can still be pretty annoying if you are fishing at night because they'll swarm and tickle you but they do the same with all the other repellants. It repels chiggers and ticks great but if you are spending time in the places I do, you still need to check your underwear band and the other nooks and crannies down in that area where you didn't apply anything. The value this stuff brings is undeniable. $50 for a quart that could last you years as opposed to an $8 can of OFF that will last 1 person a couple days at best and that is assuming you use it up before it dries up on its own, unused. That's it. It is good stuff. In my opinion, and I think I would know, it is more effective, last longer, feels cleaner and is way more affordable then the other altermatives. If you get into the outdoors a lot, buy a quart. You won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good bug spray- Great for humid climate
*by V***! on November 20, 2025*

Pretty good bug spray. I used this when I went to Costa Rica and it worked well. I did still get some bites but I found I had significantly less in comparison to people using other bug sprays. I think it was pretty affective for a non deet bug spray. It also was travel size so I could take it as a carry on. I had to use it pretty frequently and the two bottles almost lasted my whole trip which was about 3 weeks. Not oily at all and the smell is neutral. I liked it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*