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Compare the top 3 mosquito repellents in Australia 2026

3 mosquito repellent picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Waxworks Citronella Mosquito for the budget buy; OFF! Tropical Strength Insect for the best-value most-households pick; Bushman Ultra 40% DEET Insect for the segment ceiling.

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PREMIUM PICK
Bushman Ultra 40% DEET Insect Repellent Aerosol Twin Pack
Bushman Ultra 40% DEET Insect Repellent Aerosol Twin Pack
The heavy-duty Australian favourite for serious mosquito country
$25.00★ 4.8 (107)
Active ingredientDEET 40%
Label protectionUp to 8 hours
Quantity2 x 225 g cans
ResistanceWater, sweat and rub resistant
DEET 40%8-hour label claimTwin pack
  • 40% DEET with time-release technology and an 8-hour protection claim on the label
  • Water, sweat and rub resistant, so it keeps working through an Australian summer evening
  • Two 225 g cans, one for the camping kit and one for the back door
Why we picked this
Our pick for heavy mosquito pressure: the label claims up to 8 hours of water, sweat and rub resistant protection from 40% DEET.
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VALUE PICK
OFF! Tropical Strength Insect Repellent Spray Twin Pack
OFF! Tropical Strength Insect Repellent Spray Twin Pack
The non-greasy picaridin pump spray for everyday family use
$13.70★ 4.5 (127)
Active ingredientPicaridin
Label protectionUp to 8 hours
Quantity2 x 175 mL pump bottles
FeelNon-greasy, light fragrance
PicaridinPump sprayTwin pack
  • Picaridin active with an up-to-8-hour protection claim against mosquitoes, flies, sandflies and ticks
  • Non-greasy pump spray with a light fragrance, no aerosol propellant cloud
  • Listing states it is safe on cotton, wool and nylon clothing
Why we picked this
Picaridin gives the same up to 8 hour label window as our top pick without DEET's smell, feel or fabric risk, in a controlled pump spray for everyday family use.
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BUDGET PICK
Waxworks Citronella Mosquito Coils 10-Pack
Waxworks Citronella Mosquito Coils 10-Pack
Citronella coils to make the patio liveable tonight
$5.00★ 4.5 (89)
Burn timeUp to 7 hours per coil
Quantity10 coils
ActivesCitronella and sandalwood oils
UseOutdoor, well-ventilated areas only
10 coils7-hour burnOutdoor use
  • Up to 7 hours of burn time per coil, per the listing
  • Citronella and sandalwood essential oils in a low-smoke smoulder
  • 10 coils for flexible placement around a deck or barbecue area
Why we picked this
The cheapest card in this guide: each coil claims up to 7 hours of burn, so a few around the outdoor table make an evening on the deck more comfortable.
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Which one should you buy?

The Bushman Ultra 40% DEET aerosol twin pack is our pick for heavy mosquito pressure; take the OFF! Tropical Strength picaridin pump twin pack for everyday family use, and the Waxworks citronella mosquito coils for the patio.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full Best mosquito repellent in Australia for 2026.

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