What’s great about it.
Your Purchase Makes a Difference
With every purchase, 5% of net proceeds are donated to United to Beat Malaria, a United Nations Foundation campaign committed to supporting health systems with malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn More
Grand Tongo lasts longer and feels cleaner
than other insect repellents.
Have a question that's not listed here? Check out our other FAQs
or feel free to get in touch with us.
Yes! Our containers are packaged with ambient air, not flammable propellants like volatile organic compounds that are released into the atmosphere upon use. Additionally, our aluminum cans are infinitely recyclable, and the plastic actuator is also recyclable.
Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin while spraying, keeping nozzle pointed away from face. Slightly moisten skin with a slow sweeping motion. Excessive amounts or frequent reapplication is unnecessary. Do not exceed two applications per day.
We've curated 4 Vanishing Scents that meet a broad range of consumer palettes. There is one that everyone will love. We've also created a fragrance free option for those who may be sensitive to fragrance-- this solution has a mild pepper scent that is attributed from the active ingredient, Picaridin.
Yes! Our Picaridin formulation is safe for use on pregnant women and children as young as 6 months of age.
Yes! Our 20% Picaridin formulation has proved to have a 12 hour Complete Protection Time in it's Field Study.
Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin while spraying, keeping nozzle pointed away from face.
Slightly moisten skin with a slow sweeping motion.
Excessive amounts or frequent reapplication is unnecessary.
Do not exceed two applications per day.
Apply on face by first spraying small amounts in palms of hands and spreading on face and neck, avoiding your eyes.
Do not spray directly on face. Avoid contact with lips, cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
Do not apply to excessively sunburned skin.
Do not apply under clothing. Apply sparingly around ears.
Do not apply to the hands of small children. When using on children, apply to your hands and then apply it to the child.
Do not apply to their hands. To apply to a child’s face and neck, spray the product into your hands and apply to the child. Take care to avoid mouth and eyes and apply sparingly around ears.
Do not allow children to handle the product.
Store in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
Pesticide and Container Handling: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. If empty: Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-526-9377 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Long-lasting, powerful protection against mosquitos, ticks and other disease carrying insects.
Enjoy more. Worry less. Why? Using Picaridin instead of DEET is safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Lightweight formula dries quickly. No lingering residue or chemical scent. Enjoy a clean, protected feel.
Grand Tongo lasts longer and feels cleaner
than other insect repellents.
A new way to repel bugs, without repelling people.
DEET has the potential for more severe eye and skin reactions. Picaridin also has a more appealing cosmetic experience since it’s clear, non-sticky, and odorless. Due to its solvent properties, DEET is known to cause damage to plastic, rubber, vinyl, and elastic on items like clothing and backpacks
Yes! Our family-friendly Picaridin formula keeps you and your family protected for 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks. Our formula is safe for pregnant women and infants 6 months and older.
Yes! We are cognizant of the environmental impact of our products and packaging. Our containers are compressed with ambient air, not flammable propellants. The aluminum cans that we use are virtually infinitely recyclable and the plastic components can be recycled as well
Our customers tell the story.
We did something about the chemicals in traditional bug repellants, so you can spray fearlessly and worry less.
Join us to help provide vital malaria
prevention, diagnosis and treatment to
families around the world.