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Citrus + Sandalwood • Insect Repellent

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Safe alternative to DEET
Great Scent
12 hour protection
Non sticky or greasy
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Powerful Protection: Enjoy long-lasting protection from mosquitos, ticks and 8 other insects

Family-friendly Formula: Designed with Picaridin, the safer, stronger alternative to DEET

Quick-Dry Spray: Lightweight formula dries quickly and won't leave your skin sticky or greasy

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Description

What’s great about it.

  • Light, almost-like-water formula dries quickly and leaves almost no residue
  • 12 hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks, including those that may transmit West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, Lyme disease and Encephalitis.
  • The most powerful DEET alternative 
  • Repels biting flies, stable flies, black flies, gnats, chiggers, sand flies and Scottish biting midges
  • Active ingredient: 20% Picaridin
  • Modern, signature scent: Citrus + Sandalwood, vibrant, smooth and bold

Ingredients

Picaridin - Active Ingredient
Water - To dilute Picaridin for even coverage
Polyethylene Glycol - An emollient to moisturize.
Ethyl Alcohol -  For quick drying
Vanishing Scent - For a touch of joy.

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.
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How We Compare

Grand Tongo lasts longer and feels cleaner
than other insect repellents.

Repellent
20% Picaridin
30% DEET
Lemon Eucalyptus
IR3535
Citronella
Protection Time
12 Hours
8 Hours
4-6 Hours
8 Hours
2 Hours
Skin Feel
Clean
Sticky
Oily
Sticky
Oily
Fragrance
Light & Elevated
Commercial
Overwhelming
Commercial
Unpleasant
Residual Odor
None
Chemical
Potent Lemon
Metallic
Citronella
Neurotoxin
Plasticizer
EPA Registered

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question that's not listed here? Check out our other FAQs
or feel free to get in touch with us.

Is Grand Tongo sustainable?

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.

What is the right way to apply Grand Tongo?

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.

What does Grand Tongo smell like?

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.

Is Grand Tongo safe for children?

Yes! Our Picaridin formulation is safe for use on pregnant women and children as young as 6 months of age.

Is Picaradin effective at repelling bugs?

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.

GRAND TONGO

Town & Jungle Protection

Jungle Strong. Made for Town.

12-hour Protection

Long-lasting, powerful protection against mosquitos, ticks and other disease carrying insects.

Family Formula

Enjoy more. Worry less. Why? Using Picaridin instead of DEET is safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Quick-dry Spray

Lightweight formula dries quickly. No lingering residue or chemical scent. Enjoy a clean, protected feel.

BEST IN CLASS INGREDIENTS

Clear, effective ingredients selected to deliver the best experience.

Picaridin

Active Ingredient.

Water

To dilute Picaridin for even coverage.

Ethyl Alcohol

For quick drying.

Polyethylene Glycol

An emollient to moisturize.

Vanishing Scent

For a touch of joy.

How We Compare

Grand Tongo lasts longer and feels cleaner
than other insect repellents.

Repellent
20% Picaridin
30% DEET
Lemon Eucalyptus
IR3535
Citronella
Protection Time
12 Hours
8 Hours
4-6 Hours
8 Hours
2 Hours
Skin Feel
Clean
Sticky
Oily
Sticky
Oily
Fragrance
Light & Elevated
Commercial
Overwhelming
Commercial
Unpleasant
Residual Odor
None
Chemical
Potent Lemon
Metallic
Citronella
Neurotoxin
Plasticizer
EPA Registered

GRAND TONGO

Our Most Asked Questions

A new way to repel bugs, without repelling people.

Why choose Picaridin
over DEET?

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

Is this suitable to spray
on my children?

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.

Is Grand Tongo safe
for the environment?

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

How great is Grand Tongo?

Our customers tell the story.

Citrus & Sandalwood

"This product's fragrance transported me right onto vacation. It's reminiscent of a beautiful sunscreen and I was protected the for the entire day with a single application. I never knew mosquito repellent could be like this!"

- Emily F.

Neroli & Bamboo

"STUNNING! Wow. This is has a gorgeous fragrance profile. It's present for just a few minutes when applying then disappears, yet I was still protected all day long!"

- Haley F

Fragrance Free

"I'm really sensitive to fragrances so I am so glad that Grand Tongo has an option without it. When I apply, it goes on clean and clear and dries quickly. I didn't get one bite all day and I was in the middle of the rainforest!

- Erin R.

Protects Against 8 Different Insects

MOSQUITOES
12 HOURS

TICKS
12 HOURS

GNATS
12 HOURS

CHIGGERS
8 HOURS

BITING MIDGES
8 HOURS

STABLE FLIES
8 HOURS

SAND FLIES
8 HOURS

BLACK FLIES
8 HOURS

A BETTER SOLUTION

We wanted something different

We did something about the chemicals in traditional bug repellants, so you can spray fearlessly and worry less.

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