Insect Repellent Ballistol Stichfrei

• Manufacturer: Ballistol
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  Delivery time 1 - 3 days inside Germany (further)
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• • 20 ml
  • 3,28 EUR*
    
    (Groundprice: 164,00 EUR pro Liter)
    Insect Repellent Ballistol Stichfrei 20 ml
  • Product No.: 26925 / EAN: 4017777269253
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• • 100 ml
  • 7,98 EUR*
    
    (Groundprice: 79,80 EUR pro Liter)
    Insect Repellent Ballistol Stichfrei 100 ml
  • Product No.: 26800 / EAN: 4017777268003
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Ballistol Stichfrei insect repellent spray for skin – DEET-free

Developed especially for people, this insect repellent spray can be applied safely to your skin and clothing. With its proven active ingredient Icaridin (20%), Ballistol Stichfrei Classic gives you up to 8 hours of reliable protection against annoying mosquitoes, horseflies and ticks.

Stichfrei is a repellent with a pleasant, refreshing citrus scent for men and women.

Which insects does Stichfrei insect repellent work against?

Stichfrei effectively protects you against mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, sand fleas, stable flies, horseflies and harvest mites. You are also optimally protected against the dangerous tiger mosquito. Tested and recommended by the Riverboat Doctors for malaria protection in the Gambia, Ballistol Stichfrei is suitable for tropical use and an ideal insect repellent for long-haul travel.

Ticks are kept away too. That matters, because they can transmit TBE and Lyme disease.

Whether you're travelling, walking in the woods at home or relaxing in your own garden: with Stichfrei you can enjoy carefree moments outdoors. Nothing stands in the way of a relaxed summer evening on the patio – or a restful night's sleep with the window open.

How Stichfrei insect repellent works

This insect repellent is designed to keep insects away, not to kill them. Insecticides are used to kill insects, and we do not sell them. Ballistol Stichfrei is a so-called repellent that uses scent to stop insects from biting. Good insect repellents use this "trick" by adding certain fragrances, taking advantage of the fact that blood-sucking insects have learned that plants are not a source of blood. As a result, these insects no longer land on the host's skin when they detect such scents from the spray. Scents that mosquitoes and other insects associate with danger are also used as deterrents in our insect repellent in this way.

Active ingredient Icaridin

With its broad spectrum of action against insects, Icaridin makes you practically invisible to these annoying bloodsuckers. It is one of the most effective active ingredients against insect bites and is therefore the preferred choice for repelling disease-carrying insects.

The active ingredient interferes directly with the pests' navigation system. Mosquitoes and ticks find their prey via special scent receptors on their heads. Icaridin blocks these sensitive sensors completely. The insects lose their orientation and can no longer locate you.

The active ingredient is expressly recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for insect protection. The WHO is an international organisation of the United Nations that issues health protection recommendations worldwide. Its recommendation gives you the confidence that you are using a trustworthy, safe product for yourself and your family.

Sensitive skin

Icaridin is suitable for children from the age of two.

To further enhance its repellent effect, Ballistol Stichfrei contains essential oils. However, some people are sensitive to these natural additives. If you suffer from allergies, limonene, for example, could trigger allergic reactions.

In this case, we recommend our "Ballistol Stichfrei Sensitive". It contains no essential oils and a reduced amount of Icaridin. Although this makes it slightly less potent, it still provides reliable protection against mosquitoes and ticks in our local climate zone.

Ballistol Stichfrei insect repellent can even be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Why no DEET?

DEET is an aggressive active ingredient that is suspected of being carcinogenic. In many people, DEET causes skin irritation such as redness and burning.

That's why Ballistol deliberately uses no DEET, out of conviction and responsibility. You won't find this problematic ingredient in any Ballistol insect repellent.

By the way: DEET not only attacks the skin but also plastics. Watches, sunglasses, smartphones or clothing can be damaged by it. Ballistol Stichfrei, on the other hand, can also be sprayed directly onto your clothes.

How to use insect repellent

Ballistol Stichfrei can be used every day. This makes it the ideal insect repellent for forestry workers, hunters and anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors for work. It is also perfect for children at forest kindergarten from the age of two.

Ballistol Stichfrei provides protection for up to 8 hours. However, factors such as heavy sweating, swimming or showering can shorten its effectiveness. That's why you should reapply the insect repellent after heavy sweating or a dip in the sea to reliably maintain full protection.

Insect repellent on clothing

Thin fabrics often don't give full protection against insects. With T-shirts, thin shirts or light summer trousers in particular, the fabric isn't enough. Mosquitoes and horseflies can easily bite through lightweight fabrics.

Ballistol Stichfrei insect repellent leaves no sticky film and no unpleasant residue. It is therefore advisable to lightly spray areas covered only by thin materials as well. This ensures complete protection.

Insect repellent and sun protection

If you want to use sun protection in addition to insect repellent, the right order is crucial for both products to work.

Apply the sunscreen first and let it be fully absorbed into the skin before using the insect repellent. Only when the sunscreen has been completely absorbed can the insect repellent develop its full protective effect and reliably protect you against mosquitoes and other insects.

How to apply the insect repellent correctly:

1. If applicable, let any previously applied sunscreen, after-sun or other lotions be fully absorbed.
2. Spray Stichfrei evenly onto unprotected skin from a distance of approx. 20 cm.
3. Also lightly spray areas covered only by thin fabrics, as mosquitoes and horseflies can bite through thin fabrics.
4. For use on the face, first spray Stichfrei onto the palms of your hands and spread it over your face. Avoid the eye area.
5. An adult should always help children.

Reg. no.: N-107649 – Use insect repellents safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

May cause allergic reactions (contains d-limonene, linalool, bergamot and grapefruit oil).

Shelf life and refilling

As the Ballistol Shop, we always deliver Stichfrei to you fresh.

Best-before dates may vary slightly depending on filling and delivery. However, you are guaranteed to receive an insect repellent with a shelf life of at least 2 years.

For families with several children or professional users, we offer a practical 500 ml refill bottle of insect repellent. It lets you refill the handy 100 ml pump spray bottle again and again.

Because of its small size, the smaller 20 ml pump spray bottle needs a special cap. Due to its design, however, it cannot be unscrewed, so unfortunately it cannot be refilled. This cap is particularly leak-proof and can be carried in a handbag or backpack.

All the benefits of Ballistol Stichfrei at a glance

• Active ingredient: combination of 20% Icaridin and essential oils
• Protects against mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies, tiger mosquitoes, harvest mites, mopane flies, tsetse flies, sandflies and sand fleas
• Protection for up to 8 hours
• Pleasant citrus scent
• Suitable from age 2
• Can also be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Fully suitable for the tropics thanks to its formulation
• DEET-free
• Vegan, free from animal oils
• No synthetic fragrances, colours or preservatives

Which insect repellent is best for me?

Ballistol offers you not just one but several insect repellent sprays from the Stichfrei range.

Why? Quite simply: everyone has different needs, different skin sensitivity and different requirements. That's why Ballistol uses different active ingredients and formulations so you can find exactly the right protection.

For babies from two months, the Stichfrei Kids & Family insect repellent cream is the right choice. The Sensitive mosquito spray contains no essential oils at all to avoid allergic reactions. For tropical countries and regions with high humidity, Ballistol offers a special formulation with a combined active ingredient formula that provides reliable protection there too.

Depending on their ingredients and additives, the different products work for different lengths of time and with different strength against certain insects. The following table shows all the differences at a glance – so you can easily choose the right insect repellent for you.

Product	Classic	Sensitive	Kids & Family	Tropical	Tick
Duration	8 hrs	6 hrs	8 hrs	8 hrs	8 hrs
Active ingredient	20% Icaridin	9.8% Icaridin	10% IR3535	20% Icaridin & 5% Citrepel	20% Icaridin
Scent	Citrus	barely noticeable	Peach	Exotic	Citrus
Contains essential oils	yes	no	no	no	yes
Recommended age	from 2 years	from 6 months	from 2 months	from 2 years	from 2 years
Local mosquitoes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Tiger mosquitoes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Bush mosquitoes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Tropical mosquitoes	partially suitable	not recommended	not recommended	yes	not recommended
Ticks	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Horseflies	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes

By the way: You can also find all the important information about our insect repellents in a compact, clear format to download in our free Stichfrei flyer.

Ballistol also helps after a bite

If a mosquito does get you, Ballistol has the right solution for that too. The tried-and-tested Neo Ballistol home remedy soothes the skin and reliably relieves itching. The home remedy also helps with sunburn and is used for wound care, which is why it belongs in every travel first aid kit.

On the go, the handy Ballistol mosquito bite pen is perfect, so you can react immediately when a bite itches or burns.

Thanks to its active ingredient, Stichfrei also protects against ticks

Ballistol Stichfrei insect repellent also reliably protects against ticks, which can transmit dangerous diseases such as TBE and Lyme disease. You can quickly find out whether you are in a risk area in Germany with our "online tick risk area check".

Simply enter your postcode and you'll know straight away whether you are in a TBE risk area and should protect yourself accordingly.