OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent Review

Kirsten assisting with product testing

As a mosquito magnet, this OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent seemed like a long-awaited solution. The packaging advertised that this product would provide "up to 11 hours" of protection and since the product arrived just before the August Long Weekend, it seemed like the perfect time to test at the lake. 

How it works: The product is pretty easy to use. While I did experience some minor difficulty that necessitated pushing the metofluthrin plate further into place to get the fan moving, it was a piece of cake to use once assembled. All I had to do is clip it and turn it on!

The device, which uses a fan to circulate repellent, is approved as a spatial repellent (not for skin). The packaging warns to avoid breathing vapor. This makes sense since according to the label, its active ingredient is metofluthrin --a neurotoxin. ...Unfortunately, I read this AFTER breathing in deeply a few times to conduct a "smell test" for this review. Still, keeping my skin and clothes free from sticky bug spray was worth the accidental inhalation of toxins, which incidentally, had little-to-no scent. 

Results: Although the product description states it takes a few minutes to build-up efficacy, I noticed the number of mosquitoes near me was significantly reduced as soon as I turned the fan on. Not sure if this was a result of the metofluthrin or simply the physical effect of fan blowing them away. 

I continued to wear the clip-on for the rest of the evening and was actually surprised by how well it worked. While I did see mosquitos near me when I moved from the fire to veranda join my family in a card game, I don't recall ever getting another bite, nor did my team mates. 

Bottom line: Since it takes few minutes for the unit to rebuild its protection every time you move, I would still recommend Off! Deep Woods for active outdoor occasions. However, Off! Clip-On is ideal for non-active outdoor occasions such as card-playing, sunbathing, or relaxing by the fire. I would definitely purchase this product again.

I received this product for free from Off! in exchange for my honest review.