Boots is running a promotion offering buy one get the second half price on selected healthcare items, along with 20% off many products online. Among the featured items are insect repellents and bug zappers, ideal for summer.
Jungle Formula Deals
Jungle Formula, a popular repellent, comes in two strengths (with or without DEET) and is available as aerosol, pump spray, roll-on, and plug-in kit. The Maximum Protection Bundle costs £21 and contains three products worth £29.40 when bought separately. DEET (Diethyltoluamide) is a powerful solvent developed in the 1940s for use by the US Army. It is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and midges, but can damage plastics, has a sharp chemical smell, and may irritate sensitive skin. Despite these drawbacks, DEET remains the gold standard and lasts for hours.
On Amazon, the bestselling Jungle Formula Maximum Strength Aerosol Spray costs £7.20 and has five stars from over 10,000 customers. One customer said: "It doesn’t smell great, but that’s a small price to pay for such strong protection."
DEET-Free Alternatives
For those seeking a DEET-free option, Incognito Insect Repellent Spray is available on Amazon for £9.99, saving 29%, and is also part of the Boots offer. The organic spray contains citronellol and plant-derived PMD to deter mosquitoes, midges, ticks, and other biting insects. It has five stars from over 3,000 Amazon shoppers. One customer said: "This stuff smells a bit when you first put it on, but once it's dry, humans can't smell it any longer. The main thing though... this stuff works - I get no bites!"
Indoor Bug Zappers
For indoor use, the Vermatik Electronic Bug Zapper covers up to 100 square metres and is suitable for kitchens, conservatories, or living rooms. The wall-mounted device costs £49.99 on Yimbly and provides year-round protection against flies, mosquitoes, wasps, flying ants, and other airborne nuisances. Insects are attracted by UV light, drawn into an electrically charged grid, and instantly killed, with remains falling into a removable tray.
Alternatively, the Amufer Bug Zapper Lamp can be used indoors or outdoors and costs £23.99 on Amazon, saving 20%. It can stand on a table or be hung by the handle, provides 360-degree coverage across 150 square metres, and can be used in the rain. Dead insects collect in a tray at the bottom, which is easily removed for cleaning. The lamp has an anti-shock cage, making it safe around children and pets, and has five stars from over 1,000 Amazon customers. One customer said: "It's incredibly effective at attracting and eliminating all kinds of flying insects, especially mosquitoes and flies, which can be a real nuisance. I've noticed a significant reduction in bugs around my patio area, and it’s also been a great addition to my indoor spaces."
Prices correct at time of publishing.
