FAQ

Jungle Formula has several insect repellent products to provide effective protection against mosquito bites. Still stung? There are Jungle Formula Bite & Sting products for after an insect bite or sting.

The Jungle Formula range is available online and at drug stores.

Use Jungle Formula when going outside. Mosquitoes are particularly active in tropical locations between dusk and sunset. Always read the directions carefully before use.

For the correct IRF, please check the packaging and our product page or consult our consumer service .

Use a product from the Jungle Formula Maximum range with 50% DEET for travel to countries with a risk of insect- borne diseases. Consult a doctor or travel clinic 6-8 weeks before departure and ask about disease risks, malaria medication and/or preventive vaccinations. For additional information about mosquitoes and insects, the National Coordination Center for Travel Advice (LCR) or a tropical institute can be consulted.

Use a product from the Jungle Formula Maximum range with 50% DEET for travel to countries with a risk of insect-borne diseases, such as the Zika virus. Consult a doctor or travel clinic 6-8 weeks before departure and ask about disease risks and preventive vaccinations.

Jungle Formula does not kill mosquitoes, it repels them and keeps them away.

You can use the Jungle Formula Bite & Sting products in combination with other Jungle Formula products.

Always apply sunscreen first before applying insect repellent to your skin to ensure that both the sunscreen and insect repellent remain effective.

DEET is the commonly used abbreviated name for N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide or diethyltoluamide. It has been used for years as an insect repellent and is recommended when traveling to countries where mosquitoes can transmit diseases (such as malaria, dengue, Zika fever, etc.).

The Jungle Formula Maximum range contains 50% DEET and Jungle Formula Strong contains 20% DEET.

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Choose a product with a maximum of 30% DEET if you are pregnant. This is the advice in line with the guidelines of the National Coordination Center for Travel Advice (LCR). Seek further advice from a travel clinic or your doctor before traveling to a country with a risk of insect-borne diseases. 

Are you breastfeeding? Do not apply or spray DEET on or around your nipple(s). Wash your hands thoroughly after applying DEET and before feeding to prevent DEET from coming into contact with your baby’s mouth.

Take care not to inhale the spray mist and only apply outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Consult a doctor for advice on protecting your family from insect bites before traveling abroad. Our range includes insect repellents suitable for children aged 13 and over. Read the packaging carefully before use.

Products containing DEET can damage clothing. Avoid direct contact with clothing and only spray on uncovered parts of the body (also avoid contact with food, plastics and painted surfaces).

Again, avoid direct contact as DEET can damage metals.

Close the packaging properly, do not place in direct sunlight and store the packaging dry.

All Jungle Formula products have an expiration date printed into the product. Always check the expiration date on the product. If you contact us with questions and/or comments, always include the batch number.