Bushman Repellent Lotion repels:
Family friendly & easy to apply fragrance free lotion is a non-grease & alcohol-free personal insect repellent.
20% DEET - last up to 7 hours. Perfect for those summer holidays up north.
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Night out fragrance sorted
It smells alright actually
Bushman Fragrance and Alcohol Free Lotion
I read the and as if alcohol free lotion was a bonus.
What's the quality of this? Say in comparison to aeroguard
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What is the quality of bushmans repellent in comparison to aeroguard
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Both Bushman and Aerogard are popular brands of insect repellents, but they have some key differences in terms of formulation and effectiveness.
Bushman Repellent typically contains 50% DEET (Diethyltoluamide), which is a high concentration, offering long-lasting protection, especially in areas with a high density of insects. There's also a version with Picaridin, which is effective but less harsh on the skin compared to DEET.
Aerogard products usually feature 20-30% DEET or Picaridin (depending on the specific variant), which provides moderate protection but may require reapplication more often than Bushman.
2. Duration of Protection:
Bushman tends to provide longer-lasting protection, sometimes up to 8-10 hours (depending on the variant).
Aerogard generally lasts 4-6 hours, which may require more frequent reapplication in areas with high insect activity.
3. Skin Sensitivity:
Bushman products, particularly those with higher DEET concentrations, can sometimes be harsher on the skin, especially with prolonged use.
Aerogard is known for being gentler and is often marketed as a family-friendly option with lower concentrations of DEET or Picaridin, though it may not provide as long-lasting protection.
4. Effectiveness:
Bushman is often regarded as more effective in repelling a wider range of insects (mosquitoes, midges, and sandflies), especially in tropical and rugged conditions.
Aerogard is effective in everyday situations and provides good protection in less extreme environments but may not be as robust as Bushman in areas with particularly high insect activity.
5. Scent and Feel:
Bushman products can feel greasier or heavier on the skin, though there are newer formulations that aim to reduce this.
Aerogard tends to have a lighter feel and a more neutral scent, making it more comfortable for everyday use.
Conclusion:
Bushman is a better option for harsh conditions (e.g., tropical areas with heavy insect activity)
Cool story bro, this Bushman is 20% Deet, so ChatGPT has just given you a complete nonsense comparison.
If you don't fact check AI responses, then they're worthless.
Why even copy paste this? Firstly, it's wrong in the context of your posted deal which is for 20% deet. And anyone can go to chatgpt and ask it this, bboz is wanting people's personal opinions, not some generic AI summary.
I discovered this during a week at Port Welshpool, where the sandflies were ravenous. This is what the locals use.
Bushmans is the go-to insect repellent for anyone in the tropics keeping mosquitos, midges, leeches, ticks etc away.
I found Aeroguard to be a waste of money as it only seems to work well keeping flies away.
Bushmans also has a version that includes sun-screen.
leeches
The blood sucking kind, or the money-hungry kind? Asking for a friend
Its fully of DEETy goodness - which means that it probably causes cancer, but also works really well - a small peice to pay
Dunno if it'll cause cancer, but it has definitely been shown to cause damage to fresh water animal species, can melt or damage plastic products such as shirts, pants, watches and backpacks.
There's no free rides in nature, so won't surprise me when they find that this is significantly dangerous to most mammals.
Right, but as with all healthcare - you need to weigh up the trade off.
If you avoid DEET because of its potential harm, then you're going to be harmed from the insect bites you receive - and you can get some serious disease from insect bites.
DEET doesn't need to be entirely safe - it just needs to be a better option than riding out the insect bites.
can it repel @jv :)