Mosquito Repellents for Tonga That are Also Better for You and the Environment
The downside to tropical getaways is the associated bugs and mosquitos. However, spraying yourself with smelly and unhealthy chemicals to avoid itchy bites puts more of a downer on the downside!
Keep yourself, your loved ones and the beautiful environment of Tonga safe by using natural insect repellents.
In this list of the best natural mosquito repellents for Tonga, we not only list the plant-based DEET-free insect repellent sprays but also list a whole range of products so you can find something to suit your tastes!
Note that mosquitoes can be around year-round in Tonga, but especially in the wet season as outlined in The Best Time to Visit Tonga.
There are also other ways to repel mosquitoes, as listed in the 10 Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Tonga.
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1.Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Balm
We’ve used their insect repellent sticks for a few of our South Pacific travels, but we couldn’t justify the amount of plastic packaging of Murphy’s Naturals to keep on purchasing them… Until they released their effective formula in a tin!
The combination of lemongrass, cedarwood, peppermint and rosemary is usually a good win for keeping mosquitoes at bay for a couple of hours. What’s more, it smells great!
Check out Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Balm on Amazon.
2.Raw Nature Bug Repellent
Our top pick for those who can pick it up in New Zealand before heading to Samoa, Raw Nature Bug Repellent, not only works but it comes in a cardboard tube, getting extra eco-points from us!
The citronella, cedarwood and rosemary combo smells delicious (but awful to the mosquitoes, but that’s the point!) The shea butter with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties combined with New Zealand manuka oil rolls on effortlessly. Look out for this brand in New Zealand pharmacies and Farmers.
3.Badger Anti-Bug Balm
Tropicana Rentals
from NZ$22
Keeps mosquitos at bay, check! No nasty chemicals, check! Plastic-free, check! Badger Anti-Bug Balm is a good all-rounder for protecting yourself against mosquitoes in Tonga.
The organic and natural mosquito repellent is based on citronella, cedar and lemongrass. Badger also offers sprays in aluminium bottles (although have plastic lids) and balm sticks.
Check out Badger Anti-Bug Balm on Amazon.
4.REPEL Insect Repellent Spray
One of the leaders of the DEET-free insect repellent market is REPEL and for good reason. The environmentally-friendly spray with lemon and eucalyptus extract not only effectively keeps mosquitoes at bay, but smells pretty good too.
Plus, the formula is non-greasy meaning no stains on your holiday clothes – which, by the way, if you don’t know what to pack, see our Full Tonga Packing List.
Learn more about REPEL Insect Repellent Spray on Amazon.
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5.“No-Bite-Me” Insect Repellent and After-Bite Cream by SallyeAnder
Swap spray for a natural cream with this “No-Bite-Me” Insect Repellent Cream by SallyeAnder.
No nasties are in the ingredients of this eco-friendly mosquito repellent, with active ingredients including eugenol, cedar oil, rosemary oil, lemongrass oil and more. The repellent free from paraben, DEET and alcohol is safe for kids and infants.
You might also want to match this with the 5 Best Sunscreens for Kids and Babies.
Check out the SallyeAnder No-Bite-MeCream on Amazon.
6.Outdoor Essential Oil
Tonga Holiday Villa
from NZ$145/night
Compact to use when travelling and useful to diffuse at your fale, the Outdoor Essential Oil by TerraShield is a natural repellent for unwanted bugs including mosquitoes.
The essential oil uses natural ingredients, such as ylang-ylang, cedarwood, catnip, lemon eucalyptus, vanilla bean absolute and more.
A few drops on your arms, legs and neck is usually enough to keep the bugs at bay for a few hours.
Find out more about TerraShield Outdoor Essential Oil on Amazon.
7.Insect Repellent Soap
As easy as taking your morning or evening shower, Insect Repellent Soap is well worth considering. Just replace your normal soap or body wash with a soap bar made with citronella and lemongrass.
We recommend the Insect Repellent Bar from Blue Moon Elise, available on Amazon.
8.Insect Repellent Clothing
Ok, so any clothing protects the covered parts of your body from mosquito bites, but what about repelling mosquitoes away from your body altogether to spare your exposed hands and ears? Meet clothing made with insect-repellent technology!
Combining UV and insect protection, clothing with patented technologies like “No Fly Zone” and “Bug’s Away”. The clothes typically keep their bug-repellent capabilities for around 50-60 washes.
A recommended insect-repellent clothing brand is ExOfficio, which does both men's insect-repellent apparel and women's insect apparel on Amazon.
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9.Natural Mosquito Repellent Sticker
Orion Star Tours
from NZ$175
A good one for the kids, natural mosquito repellent stickers are as easy to use as simply sticking one of the stickers to the little one’s T-shirt, shorts or bag. The active ingredients in these clever stickers include citronella and lemon. Of course, the stickers are DEET-free.
Check out Natural Mosquito Repellent Stickers from Mosquito Guard on Amazon.
10.Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
Each bracelet, on top of being colourfully fashionable, provides 15 continuous days of protection. Infused with powerful citronella, rosemary, geranium, mint and more, these Para’Kito Bracelets only require you to change the active pellets once every 15 days.
As soon as your bracelet stops smelling, just pop in a new pellet and you’re back protected. Keep in mind that once opened, the 15 days kick in, so using the bracelet for a few days now and a few days later won’t work…
Check out the Para’Kito Bracelets on Amazon.
11.Insect Repellent Wipes
Using natural ingredients like geranium oil, these insect repellent wipes are not our top choice because of all of the packaging but at least they are an alternative option for natural insect repellent for Tonga should you need it.
Each wipe is individually sealed to lock in the active ingredients until opened when all you need to do is wipe the areas you want to protect. Wipes typically give around six hours of protection.
For more health products to pack for Tonga, see What Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Tonga.
Check out La Fresh Mosquito Repellent Wipes on Amazon.
Alternative Ways to Avoid Insect Bites in Tonga
Finally, there are alternative ways to avoid mosquito bites without relying on insect repellents and similar products. Wearing long-sleeved clothing and choosing accommodation with mosquito nets are all alternative precautions to take.
It's worth checking out our 10 Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Tonga for more options!
More About Health, Safety and Sustainability in Tonga
That's it for our guides on how to prevent mosquito bites in Tonga as well as some of our recommended insect repellents for Tonga. Check out some of the other health and safety guides:
- What Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Tonga
- 10 Best (& Reef-Safe) Sunscreens for Tonga
- Is the Water Safe to Drink in Tonga?
Finally, if there's anything we've missed, you're likely to find it in Tonga Safety Tips: Is it Safe to Travel to Tonga?
