Ingredients by brand
What's in PIC repellents?
The 2 PIC products we've scored use 2 different active ingredients: Citronella oil and Allethrin.
By the Notch Wellness team · Updated July 28, 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 PIC products
In 1 of 2 products
The scent most people picture as bug spray, and one of the shortest-lasting actives in testing: roughly 15 to 20 minutes of full protection at the concentrations products use.
Allethrin 0.25%
In 1 of 2 products
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS) listed active ingredient for pesticide products.
Every PICproduct we've scored
Open a product for its full ingredient list, protection time and review.
| Product | Active ingredient | Mosquito protection | Our score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC Citronella Mosquito Repelling CoilsCoil | Citronella oil | — | 39 |
| PIC Mosquito Repellent CoilsCoil | Allethrin 0.25% | — | 47 |