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Finding Information About Insect Repellents

  • Use EPA's search function to find the information you are looking for (search box at the top of each page).
  • EPA cannot recommend specific insect repellent products. Use our repellent finder to look for products that meet your specific needs.
  • Find information about repellents for mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika.

Send Us Your Questions or Comments

  • All inquiries from news media must go to EPA’s press office.
  • If you don't find the information by reading the information on our web pages use this online form to ask a question (use this especially for questions or comments about insect repellents or other pesticide topics)
    • Reminder:  We won't be able to give you specific advice about insect repellents because of we regulate insect repellents and other pesticides. 

• Via mail, to this address:
      Environmental Protection Agency
      Office of Pesticide Programs, Mail Code 7506C
      1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington DC 20460

• Email: pesticidequestions@epa.gov

• Via an online form below (such as questions that are not addressed by the links above).

Note: if your comment is related to a specific Web page, please include the page name or URL.

Insect Repellents

  • About Insect Repellents
  • Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites
  • Tips to Prevent Tick Bites
  • Finding the Right Repellent for You
  • Using Repellents Safely and Effectively
  • Ingredients in Skin Applied Repellents
  • Regulation of Skin Applied Repellents
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Last updated on May 1, 2025
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