What is it? This Remarlé® Natural Bug Repellent Spray is backed by scientific research to repel Green Head Flies, Mosquitoes, Gnats, Black Flies, Ants, Ticks and Fleas. Will repel bugs for up to 3 hours or more. Great to use on your pets, boat, back yard, deck, at the beach, park, hiking, or walking - everywhere. 8oz The United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the following active ingredients as safe for pesticide products: Cinnamon Oil Clove Oil Lemongrass Oil Peppermint Oil Rosemary Oil Apple Cider Vinegar White Vinegar Eucalyptus Citriodora SAFE FOR PEOPLE AND PETS as well as KIDS OVER 1 Instead of DEET I use Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon-Eucalyptus) essential oil which the CDC stated can be as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes in repelling mosquitoes. In two recent scientific publications, when oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitoes found in the US it provided protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET.