8 Buy Spray Alternatives to Avoid Sticky Summer Arms

Rather than the gaggle of insect-repelling chemicals the more mainstream bug sprays use, this product's main ingredient is Indonesian citronella, plus a vanilla infusion that actually makes it smell good. Plus, the same formula is available in wipes, as well. Buy here!

Instead of spraying yourself down, you can simply strap on a bracelet that's not not chic and keep the critters at bay! BuggyBands keeps the repellent inside the comfortable, waterproof bracelet so you can set it and forget it. Buy here!

Got a squirmy kid who can't sit still long enough for you to douse them in big spray? Let them pick out a fun, DEET-free patch to slap on like a sticker — kids love stickers — and release them to the buggy outside world. Buy here!

Leave the sticky spray at home and keep mosquitos away with this easy-to-apply balm! It smells better than your spray, too, formulated with peppermint, rosemary, cedarwood and more. Plus, it's not liquid, meaning you'll have no problem packing it for any and all summer travels. Buy here!

Four hours of protection in just one wipe, naturally fragranced and packed with essential oils make these a great option for the whole family. See ya later, spray! Buy here.

A citrus blend combines with citronella, lemongrass and more moisturizing elements like cocoa butter and almond butter to create this body stone that will keep the bugs away and soothe your skin at the same time. Two birds, one (literal) stone. Buy here!

If you're more against what's in a spray than the spray itself, try this one: it keeps bugs at bay with herbal extracts and essential oils, keeping it DEET-free and 100 percent natural. Buy here!

Spray the room, your body or both with this citronella-based formula that also includes aloe vera and tea tree oil for soothing skin. Buy here!