Your Natural Defender for Outdoor Comfort

PESKY® helps deter no-see-ums, mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks with plant-based active ingredients.



Evaluated under controlled laboratory conditions and structured field use.*



Made without DEET. Designed for family use when used as directed.



Based on structured testing under controlled conditions. For use against nuisance insects only. Results may vary.

Data applies to PESKY® Bug Away Spray when used as directed.

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Why PESKY®

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Botanical Active Ingredients
Plant-based essential oil blend

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Laboratory & Field Tested
Structured performance evaluation

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Made Without DEET
No synthetic pesticide actives

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Designed for Outdoor Use
Created for real-world conditions.

PESKY® Ingredients Are Different

PESKY® formulas use a premium blend of carefully selected botanical chemotypes rather than relying on a single plant oil.

These plants naturally produce aromatic compounds such as citronellal, citral, eugenol, geraniol, cinnamaldehyde, and cedrol, which are commonly referenced in botanical insect-deterrent formulations.

Our blends may include plant-derived oils such as:

• Java Citronella

• Lemongrass

• Clove Bud

• Cinnamon Bark

• Texas Cedarwood

• Geranium

• Rosemary

• Spearmint

By combining multiple botanical sources, PESKY® creates a multi-layer botanical aroma profile designed for outdoor environments.

Built for Real Outdoor Conditions

From humid coastlines to wooded trails and backyard evenings, PESKY® is formulated for environments where insect pressure is high and comfort matters.

Lightweight. Non-greasy. Designed to help reduce nuisance insect contact so you can stay outside longer.

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What People Are Saying...

🌿 Our Story

PESKY® didn’t begin in a laboratory.

It began in a family kitchen — with a handwritten recipe passed down through generations in Coamo, Puerto Rico.

The original botanical blend was used during long summer evenings to help deter biting insects. When we revisited it years later, we saw its potential — not as a relic, but as a foundation.

We refined the balance. Improved the consistency. Elevated the experience.

What began as a family remedy became a mission: to create thoughtfully formulated, plant-based solutions designed for real outdoor life.

Today, PESKY® is carried by outdoor retailers nationwide — but our philosophy remains unchanged:

Rooted in tradition. Refined for performance.

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“We were finally able to enjoy our backyard evenings again.”

— Nelson M.

Nelson M, Babylon NY


“Lightweight, pleasant scent, and easy to apply.”

— John T.

John T. Belleville, NJ


“Great for family outdoor time.”

— Jen

Jen, Middletown, NJ

Watch Jeanette Miller share the story behind PESKY® and how it grew from a family tradition into a nationally carried outdoor brand.