Best non-citrus bug repellant?

[Kleine Teufel]

For hunting, I need a good bug repellant, but I cannot stand citrus smells (no wonder they repel bugs!) I have some eucalyptus EO, but, are there any other options for bug repellant? Thanks guys.

 

[Deda]

Mine uses a little catnip oil.

 

[IanT]

Mine uses a little catnip oil.

that stuff is pricey!...how much do you use?

 

[krissy]

i mix lavender and eucalyptus and mix it in some oil and slather it on lightly. it keeps most of the bugs off of my kids and me

 

[Deda]

Mine uses a little catnip oil.

that stuff is pricey!...how much do you use?

Effective as low as 1%. I mix it with Lavender, Citronella & Lemon Euc.

 

[IanT]

so a little goes a long way!!

 

[honor435]

lemongrass is great bug repellent, nice smell, not like tea tree. is that a citris, its not from a fruit, its a weed.

 

[Absinthe]

I have heard great things about the cat mint. However, aren't mosquitoes easier to swat than cats?

Seriously the last thing I read on EO catnip was that it was more effective than DEET.