Why do you need to use Smidge DEET-free Insect Repellent?
An effective repellent should be your first-line of defence for preventing getting bitten by pesky mosquitoes. They can give you a nasty bite which can often be itchy, uncomfortable for days and whilst not all mosquitoes transmit disease, in many tropical countries they can, including Zika, malaria, West Nile and yellow fever. Disease transmission to people is through mosquito bites and the symptoms can vary from mild to far more serious. Vaccines are available for some diseases but not for others (inc. Zika) and a repellent combined with other methods of protection, such as sleeping under a bed net will play an important role in reducing mosquito biting. Mosquitoes can bite around the clock, so in addition to other recommendations from a travel clinic or GP, it’s important to apply an approved insect repellent regularly, even if you’re one of the lucky people that doesn’t normally get bitten. Repellents should be applied to all areas of exposed skin and reapplied regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions, after swimming or exercise or if you feel that you are being bitten.
Why Smidge DEET-free insect repellent should be an essential part of your Tropical Travel Kit
8 hour protection
Water & sweat resistant
Family safe from 24 mths
Pregnancy safe
DEET free
Alcohol free
Moisturising
Non-greasy or sticky
Smells great
Contains 20% Picaridin
Smidge® is a DEET-free repellent that is scientifically proven to provide instant, sweat-proof protection for up to 8 hours against biting insects, both home and abroad. Developed and rigorously tested in Scotland by world-leading entomologists, Smidge® has a tough yet family-friendly formula containing 20% Picaridin*. Unlike DEET, Smidge® is non-corrosive, so won’t melt your watch or damage your boots. Furthermore, the World Health Organisation has concluded that Picaridin demonstrated excellent repellent properties comparable and often superior to those of DEET and recommended its use for travellers against mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects. As well as protecting against biting pests closer to home, Smidge® is active against a range of mosquito species, including those transmitting the most serious of mosquito-borne diseases.
Smidge DEET-free insect repellent in a Nutshell
8h protection
Water & sweat resistant
Family safe from 24 mths
Pregnancy safe
DEET free
Alcohol free
Moisturising
Non-greasy or sticky
Smells great
Contains 20% Picaridin
Smidge comes in a variety of forms to suit your travel needs
Smidge® 75ml bottle
Smidge comes in a practical, robust and lightweight 75ml aluminium pump spray. Thanks to its novel, water and sweat resisting formula it provides powerful, immediate protection for up to 8 hours without re-application.
Pocket Smidge
Pocket Smidge packs in all the power of the original Smidge formulation in a handy 18ml dispenser the size of a credit card; perfect for a day out in the hills. Thanks to its novel, water and sweat resisting formula, Smidge provides powerful, immediate protection for up to 8 hours without re-application.
Smidge® Wipes
Smidge Wipes are a handy way to apply this outdoor-essential product, particularly offering young children (from 6 months) gentle, yet effective protection against biting insects around the world.
Quick Untick Card
This clever little credit-card sized device is perfectly designed to remove ticks quickly and easily. The Smidge Quick Untick Card has two different-sized notches for both small and large ticks. It also incorporates a magnifying glass to help inspect the tick. The safe and quick removal of a tick reduces the change of infection, including with Lyme disease and as the card will slip easily into a purse or wallet, it should be an essential part of your outdoor gear. It's great for your pets as well and the smaller of the two card notches is also perfect for removing insect stings and thorns. The card comes with an information wallet, with full instructions for use.
