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Bug Brush The plant based mosquito repellent you brush on
One of our hottest sellers in 2026: 19,000+ sold
$34.99Free shipping on orders $80+
DEET free, no sprays, no sticky residue. Kid friendly, for ages 6 months and up.
30-day returns, secure checkout, designed in Dallas, Texas.
How to use
Ingredients
Shipping and returns
Orders are fulfilled within 2 business days, then ship via USPS, FedEx or UPS.
30-day returns: a full refund if unopened or if you have a skin reaction, 30% back if opened. Read the refund policy for the details.
Free shipping on orders $80+. Orders under $80 ship for $4.99.
How to use Bug Brush in three steps
Pop, tap, apply. It takes about as long as finding your shoes.
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Step 1: Pop
Pop the cap, pull out the netting and put the cap back on.
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Step 2: Tap
With the cap on, tap it on a hard surface about 5 times. Sweep the brush across your palm. See powder? You're ready.
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Step 3: Apply
Brush a light, even layer over exposed skin. For kids 6 months and up, an adult applies it: powder on your own hands first, then onto your child.
Reapply every 2 to 3 hours. Avoid eyes and mouth. Not for children under 6 months.
Six plant actives
- Neem
- Lemongrass
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Geraniol
- Menthol
Plant based and DEET free, with no permethrin and no synthetic pesticides. It smells like lavender and lemongrass, not bug spray.
Made with essential oils. If you have sensitive skin, try a small amount first.
Does a powder work?
Yes, when it's on your skin. Bug Brush reduces mosquito bites when used as directed. The plant actives ride in a dry powder that you brush over exposed skin, with no spray drift and no sticky residue.
The one thing to get right is the tap. If your palm shows no powder, tap a few more times before you brush. Then reapply every 2 to 3 hours.
What Bug Brush customers say
From the makers of Sol Brush, 100,000+ Sol Brushes sold.
Highlights: 5-star reviews we picked. Read them all below.
Love my bug brush! It has kept the mosquitoes away even at dusk by the pool 🫶🏼 Will definitely buy it again.
Marcela S. Verified purchase
So easy to use on a toddler in constant motion! No tears, no fussing, just brush on and keep on running.
Charley B. Verified purchase
I love the powder! Goes on so much easier and not sticky like other bug repellants
Patricia T. Verified purchase
Mosquitoes love me, but after applying Sol Brush Bug Powder they leave me alone. I can enjoy being outdoors without all the sprays and smells.
Rita G. Verified purchase
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Going outside? Bring both
The Outdoor Essentials Bundle
Bug Brush and our original Sol Brush in one box, so the whole bag is sorted before the cooler is packed.
$79.99Regular price $94.98 bought separately
Bug Brush vs aerosol bug spray
A dry powder you brush on, in place of a cloud from a can.
| Compared on | Bug Brush | Aerosol sprays |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A dry powder you brush on | A wet mist from a pressurized can |
| Actives | Plant based and DEET free, no synthetic pesticides | Often made with DEET or synthetic pesticides |
| Feel | Dry touch and mess free, no sticky residue | Wet on the skin, sticky residue |
| In the air | No spray drift, nothing to inhale | Spray drift that is easy to inhale |
| Scent | Lavender and lemongrass, not bug spray | Smells like bug spray |
| Kids | Kid friendly, for ages 6 months and up | A cold, hissing mist on bare skin |
| Travel | TSA friendly, no liquid restrictions | Pressurized cans, 3.4 oz limit and the liquids bag in carry-on |
Comparison refers to typical aerosol spray repellents.
Questions people ask first
Still wondering about something? Email hello@solbrush.com and a real person writes back.
Why does my Bug Brush look half full?
It's filled by weight, not to the top. Every Bug Brush holds 0.64 oz (18 g) of powder, and powder settles in the tube, so it can look partly full next to a Sol Brush. Tap it with the cap on and the powder moves up into the bristles.
I tapped it and no powder comes out. What now?
Tap harder. With the cap on, tap the brush firmly on a hard surface about 5 times, then sweep it across your palm. Still nothing on your palm? Tap a few more times, and if it stays stuck, email hello@solbrush.com with a photo or a short video and we'll help.
How often do I reapply Bug Brush?
Every 2 to 3 hours. Keep it in your bag or pocket so the next layer takes a few seconds: tap it with the cap on, check your palm for powder, then brush it over exposed skin again. Avoid eyes and mouth.
Can I use it on my kids? What age?
Yes, for ages 6 months and up, applied by an adult. Brush the powder onto your own hands first, then onto your child, and keep it away from eyes and mouth. It's not for babies under 6 months. Bug Brush is safe when used as directed.
What does it smell like?
Lavender and lemongrass, not bug spray. The scent comes from the essential oils in the formula, with a little peppermint in there too. If you have sensitive skin, try a small amount first.
Does it work on other bugs?
Bug Brush is a mosquito repellent, and mosquitoes are the only pest we make a claim for. It reduces mosquito bites, so pack it for the evenings, trails and patios where they find you.
Can I bring it on a plane?
Yes. It's a dry powder, so it's TSA friendly with no liquid restrictions and no leaks. It's pocket sized and fits a carry-on, a purse or a backpack pocket.
What if it isn't for me?
You have 30 days. Unopened, or if you have a skin reaction, you get a full refund. Opened, you get 30% back. The refund policy has the details, and hello@solbrush.com can help with anything else.
Little extras
Round out the kit
Three small add-ons for the bag, the stroller and the walk home.
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Bug Repellent Bracelets
$9.99
Colorful coil bracelets that slip onto wrists and ankles. Put one on before the kids run out to play, and keep a spare in the bag.
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Bug Repellent Stickers
$11.99
Cute animal stickers that press onto clothes, hats, backpacks and strollers. Add a fresh one before the walk to the park or the campsite.
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Bug Patch Bite Bandages
$11.99
Drug-free patches with fun prints that cover a bite after it happens. Keep the pouch in the bag for the ride home.
Pack it before you head out
Pocket sized and TSA friendly, so it rides along in the bag, the car and the stroller.
$34.99
Get Bug BrushBug Brush by Sol Brush is a plant based mosquito repellent. Use as directed. Avoid eyes and mouth. For ages 6 months and up; an adult applies it to children. Not for children under 6 months.
Designed in Dallas, Texas. From the makers of Sol Brush, 100,000+ Sol Brushes sold.
Bug Brush
$34.99