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What's in Black Flag repellents?

The 2 Black Flag products we've scored use 3 different active ingredients: Tetramethrin, Permethrin, and Phenothrin.

By the Notch Wellness team · Updated July 24, 2026 · Reviewed against our scoring methodology

We make Notch, so we're not a neutral third party. Ingredients and concentrations come from each product's label; scores come from our published methodology.

Active ingredients in Black Flag products

  • Tetramethrin 0.1%

    In 1 of 2 products

    EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS) listed active ingredient for pesticide products.

  • Permethrin 0.25%

    In 1 of 2 products

    A synthetic pyrethroid for treating clothing and gear, not skin. Bonded to fabric it kills ticks and mosquitoes on contact for weeks at a time, which makes treated clothing plus a skin repellent the strongest tick…

  • Phenothrin 0.15%

    In 1 of 2 products

    EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS) listed active ingredient for pesticide products.

Every Black Flagproduct we've scored

Open a product for its full ingredient list, protection time and review.

ProductActive ingredientMosquito protectionOur score
Black Flag Electric Insect Fogger (Model 190107)FoggerTetramethrin 0.10%, Permethrin 0.25%—54
Black Flag Propane Insect FoggerFoggerPhenothrin 0.15%—54

Ingredients in other brands