I shudder to imagine if I had nothing on, the mosquitoes are savage this year, biting through my pants even. I did apply this ans they stayed away for a bit but when it was hot and wearing both this and sunscreen it wasn't as effective. No pet protection, I didn't want to apply directly to my dog but kind of pat on her after applying on myself and she got bit so many times . It's better then using straight up chemical stuff ,so I will keep trying it, the test will be camping