For me the chemicals that is in all of the bug sprays are somewhat disconcerting, and it was starting to cause some skin irritation. So, I started to think of natural ways to repeal insects and saw that lavender is a natural mosquito repellent. It does have a girly scent, but if that will stop me from trying to rub my hands/arms raw trying to get off the repellent, then I'll give it a shot and it has worked for me here in Texas. And the mosquito's here are the size of pterodactyls lol