Body Worn Insect Repellent Products Market 2023 Growing Rapidly with Latest Trends & Future Scope by 2030

Insect repellents that contain DEET contain the ingredient Icaridin, which is odorless and non-sticky when applied. This ingredient has a low potential for toxicity and similar efficacy to DEET. Neither of these ingredients is suitable for use on the skin, but they are widely used in home pest control, agriculture, and public health programs.  A good repellent should not kill insects but rather keep them away. Mosquitoes use their sight, heat, and smell to find their next blood meal. A nice, moist body gives off an inviting odor, which mosquitoes find irresistible. Most insect repellents work by forming a barrier of smelly vapor on the skin that they don't want to enter. It also tastes nasty to mosquitoes. Essential oils are also natural sources of repellents. The essential oil neem is widely used as a natural insect repellent, and it is claimed to have high efficacy against arthropods of medical importance. Several field studies conducted in India have shown high efficacy of Neem-based preparations, but contrasting results may be due to differences in methodology or solvents. Nevertheless, the EPA has not approved the use of Neem as a topical insect repellent, and it may irritate the skin if applied undiluted. 

Major players operating in the global body worn insect repellent products market include C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., Tender Corporation, Insect Shield, LLC, Godrej Group, and Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc.

Key Market Drivers:

The increasing prevalence of Lyme disease in the world is expected to augment the growth of the global body worn insect repellent products market. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 14% of individuals in the world suffer from Lyme disease. The pyrethrins in citronellal are highly effective insecticides and relatively safe for mammals. However, many plants contain compounds that are toxic to mammals and irritating to the skin. This is why natural repellents should not be taken for granted. As far as effectiveness, PMD is known to be effective enough to compete with DEET in the market. The WHO has also acknowledged repellents as useful tools for disease prevention. The increasing incidence of other insect-borne diseases in the world is estimated to enhance the growth of the global body worn insect repellent products market.

Key Takeaways: 

 • North America is expected to dominate the growth of the global body worn insect repellent products market, owing to the increasing prevalence of Lyme disease in the region. For instance, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, around 476,000 individuals in the United States suffer from Lyme disease.

 • The Asia Pacific is estimated to witness high growth in the global body worn insect repellent products market, owing to the high incidence of mosquito-borne diseases in the world. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, annually around 15 million cases of malaria occur in India.