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Ben\'s 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.

    Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.

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    Providing up to 10 hrs. of bug protection, Ben's 100 Max Formula insect repellent lets you enjoy the summer months without swatting flies and smacking mosquitoes.

    • DEET (N, N-dimethyl-m-toluamide) is the most effective insect repellent available
    • Active ingredient 95% DEET offers an extremely high level of protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, chiggers, fleas and no-see-ums
    • Effectively repels insects that may carry West Nile Virus, Easter Equine Encephalitis, Lyme Disease, malaria and other infectious diseases

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    Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz. Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    DEET (95%)
    10 hours
    1.25 fluid ounces
    Primary active ingredient
    Effective duration time
    Volume

    Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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    Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.
     
    4.8

    (based on 5 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Portable (5)
    • Easy to use (4)
    • Reduces number of pests (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

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        Sep

        23

        2009

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Very strong and long lasting

        By gheib1

        from NC

        About Me Handyman

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        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Portable
        • Reduces Number Of Pests

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.:

            Like it shows, it is a very strong formula with close to 100% DEET. It can be very pungent so wouldn't really recommend spraying directly on person or skin...use the less strong formulas for that. I personally would set up the tent and spray around the outside on the bottom...keeps bugs away for days while on the craig away from the tent. If you want it on your person I would recommend on clothing and not direct skin contact. 100% DEET is not really recommended for direct skin contact and could have potentially harmful reactions as it is a neuro toxin; however, DEET alone is not enough to cause harm just when used in conjunction with other neuro toxins. Would highly recommend this product though great repellent.

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            17

            2011

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Worked in the Amazon

            By alm844

            from Washington, DC

            About Me Novice

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            Pros

            • Portable
            • Reduces Number Of Pests

            Cons

            • Greasy
            • Poor applicator on bottle

            Best Uses

            • Anywhere

            Comments about Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.:

            I spent a week in the Amazon rainforest, and wasn't bitten once. Everyone I was with had at least a handful of bites, regardless of the type of spray they used. But not me! This is my go-to now.

            Some things to note.

            - It is a bit greasy when you apply it, but it's worth it for the repellent affect.

            - If you have sensitive skin, you might feel a bit of tingling when you apply it. When I put it on my stomach for the first time, it did this. It went away within 10-15 minutes, and didn't leave a rash or anything, but if you know you have sensitive skin you might want to do a test before bringing it with you as your only spray.

            - The sprayer on the bottle basically sucks. You get this tiny spray, so I wound up squirting my hands a few times, then rubbing it on me, because otherwise it didn't cover easily.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            23

            2011

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Works Perfectly

            By travelgirl703

            from Washington, DC

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            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Large Coverage Area
            • Portable
            • Reduces Number Of Pests

            Cons

            • Messy Cleanup

            Best Uses

            • Hiking and camping

            Comments about Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.:

            I used this product in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Since it was 100% DEET, I only sprayed my exterior clothing. I used this in combination with a lower DEET concentration lotion which I applied directly to my skin. Between the two products, I had no bug issues. Bugs didn't swarm at all. One bug tried to land on me, but immediately flew away. Just be sure to keep this product away from any plastic material, as it will melt plastic (watchbands, cameras, etc). Only complaint is that that container leaked a little. I had it double-bagged in ziplock bags, so it didn't contaminate anything, but tended to get all over my hands when I pulled it out. I had to be careful not to touch anything until I washed my hands.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            17

            2010

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Strong stuff, effective though

            By Eastcoasthumidity

            from Arlington, VA

            About Me Do-It-Yourself

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            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Portable
            • Reduces Number Of Pests

            Cons

            • Messy Cleanup

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.:

            Used this in the Shenandoah National Park when the humidity was near 100% and the mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers were out in full force trying to make me miserable.
            Like another reviewer said, this is strong stuff. I only used it in very limited skin spots where I was getting hit hard, outer ear, calves, thats it. Use just one or two pumps max. After application it really cut down on mosquitoes coming near me, however it was so hot within 2 hours I sweated it off and had to reapply another pumps-worth.
            Used in conjunction with permethrin treated clothes the bugs will stay away from you, important in areas like SNP with annual reports of lyme disease.

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            7

            2011

             
            5.0

            Works Great!

            By RusG

            from Eureka, CA

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            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • LONG LASTING
            • Portable

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.:

                Works great where there are a lot of mosquitos. I've used it in Guatemala and locally. It is very effective for 10 hours or so. After that you have to remember to reapply it. After putting it on your hands may feel a bit greasy, but that sensation goes away after a short time.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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