Bushman Ultra 130g Aerosol Heavy Duty Insect Repellent- 40% DEET
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$14.19
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Bushman insect repellent Ultra Heavy Duty Aerosol is a 40% DEET repellent in the 130g can, the everyday size most people end up buying. It is water and rub resistant, low odour and non-greasy, and it sprays upside down, which matters more than it sounds when you are covering ankles and the backs of your legs.
What 40% DEET actually buys you
This is the most misunderstood thing about repellent, so it is worth being plain: a higher DEET concentration mainly buys longer protection time, not stronger protection. A 40% formula does not repel more insects than a 20% one at the moment of application; it keeps working for longer before you need to reapply. If you are outside for an hour, a lower concentration does the same job. If you are out all day, in the tropics, or working outdoors, the longer interval is the point.
Do not treat any repellent as a guarantee. Cover up, avoid dawn and dusk exposure where you can, and reapply as the label directs rather than when you start getting bitten.
Who the 130g suits
This is the standard Bushman insect repellent purchase: one person using it regularly through a mosquito season, camping and fishing trips, outdoor work, and travel to northern Australia or the tropics. It lasts long enough not to run out mid-trip without being bulky. If you only need something for the glovebox, the 60g can is lighter; if you are supplying a household or a long remote trip, the 225g can is better value.
Key features
- 40% DEET for long lasting protection
- Water and rub resistant
- Low odour and non-greasy
- Sprays upside down for legs, ankles and hard to reach areas
- Aerosol can, 130g
- Registered with the APVMA, as all repellents sold in Australia must be
DEET and your gear: DEET attacks plastics and synthetics. It can mark or cloud sunglasses and lens coatings, phone cases, watch straps, painted surfaces, some synthetic fabrics and vehicle interiors. Spray onto hands and apply, rather than spraying near equipment, and wash your hands before handling anything you care about.
Specifications
| Brand | Bushman |
| Active | DEET 40% |
| Format | Aerosol, sprays upside down |
| Size | 130g |
| Properties | Water and rub resistant, low odour, non-greasy |
| Regulator | APVMA registered |
Bushman repellent FAQs
Is 40% DEET stronger than a lower concentration?
No. Concentration mainly determines how long the protection lasts, not how well it repels at the moment you apply it. A 40% formula suits long days outdoors, tropical travel and outdoor work because you reapply less often. For an hour in the garden a lower concentration does the same job.
Can I use it on children?
Follow the age restriction printed on the can, which is the authority here, and do not treat a general answer as a substitute for it. As a rule an adult should apply it, sparingly, to exposed skin only, never to a child hands, and never directly onto the face. If you are unsure, ask a pharmacist about a lower-concentration or picaridin option for young children.
Can I use it during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before using it while pregnant or breastfeeding, and follow the label. We are not able to tell you it is safe in pregnancy, and you should be wary of any retailer who does. Avoiding bites matters, so it is worth having the conversation rather than simply going without.
Does it go on before or after sunscreen?
Sunscreen first. Let it absorb, then apply repellent over the top. Applying in that order keeps the sunscreen working properly. Do not treat repellent as sun protection or the other way round, and follow both labels for reapplication rather than inventing a combined schedule.
Can I use Bushman on my dog?
No. This is a human repellent and should not be applied to a dog, its collar or its bedding. Dogs lick treated fur and skin, and DEET can cause irritation and more serious effects if ingested. Ask a vet for a product formulated for the animal, its species, age and weight. If your dog has been exposed, stop it licking, wash the area if you safely can, and phone a vet.
Can I take an aerosol repellent on a plane?
Check the can and your airline before you travel, and do not assume. Aerosol insect repellents can be classified as dangerous goods because of the propellant, and the 100ml cabin liquids rule does not override dangerous goods restrictions - a small can is not automatically permitted. Rules differ between airlines and between cabin and checked baggage, so the airline is the authority.
Does Bushman insect repellent expire?
Yes. Check the expiry and batch details printed on the can, and store it away from heat. Aerosols left in a hot car are a bad idea both for the contents and for the can itself - keep it out of direct sun and never pierce or incinerate it, even when empty.
Always read the label and use only as directed. For external use on exposed skin only. Avoid eyes, lips and broken or irritated skin, and do not spray directly onto the face. Keep away from flame and heat. This information is a general guide and not medical advice. For poisoning advice, call your national poisons information service.
| Brand | Bushman |
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