The Best Insect Repellent Sprays (驱蚊液) in 2023

Nothing ruins a pleasant outdoor experience quite like annoying mosquitoes sucking blood on your arms and legs. Sure, bug spray is great and all. After numerous tests, we found four bug sprays that stood above the rest.

Proven Insect Repellent Spray ($16.97 at Home Depot)

Picaridin-Proven’s active ingredient, comprising 20% of its formula (配方)-is one of the best at repelling bugs. Proven Spray’s smell is well nonexistent. It is easy to forget that we even apply this spray-besides the fact no bug would dare touch our skin.

Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV ($4.96 at Wal-Mart)

This repellent is made with p-menthane-3, 8-diol and it doesn’t have a smell at all, which is a huge bonus. It’s also available in one of the smallest size choices, at 2 ounces, so if you want a truly tiny spray you can fit in your pocket, this one could be for you.

Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray ($4.87 at Amazon)

A 30% IR3535 spray in an aerosol bottle, Coleman can be dried instantly and doesn’t leave any remains on our skin. The aerosol pushes the repellent out, making spraying a super fast process. The only big speed bump is its smell. Some testers said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when spraying it.

Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent ($4.28 at Target)

Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula, the gold standard in insect repellents, It has a larger nozzle (喷嘴) than the others, resulting in a wider area of application. Its biggest downside was the bottle’s big size, which makes it hard to simply throw in your bag.

Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series

Every Monday From June 8 to July 31, 2015

1.30 pm – 3.30 pm

Spend the coming art year answering the question — how did contemporary art become contemporary? Discover the unexpected connections between the past and present and experience the sudden changes that shocked the art world.

LOCATION. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

INFORMATION. 949-759-1122

Discovery Science Centre. Festival of Toys

Now through July 3, 2015

You're invited to bring your children and to be exposed to Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, and learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys.

LOCATION. 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION. 714-542-2823

Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy

Friday, July 10, 2015

Work off those holiday calories with a three-to-four-mile hike through the Conservancy. Hike up the North Ridge trail, across Middle Ridge and wind down into Gato Road. Experience the sights, sounds and warmth of our Grassland and Coastal Sage Serub communities. $10.00/Adult; $5.00/Child (8 to 18); Free/Child under 8

LOCATION. The Donna ONeill Land Conservancy

INFORMATION. 949-489-9778

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series

Readings are usually held at 7.00 pm every Wednesday from July to August, and are free and open to the public. Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful. the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens.

LOCATION. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672

INFORMATION. (949) 489-2139

YES! Teen Internship Program

The Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship (实习) is a career immersion and science communication program for the youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-11) in the Washington, D.C. region. The YES! Program gives interns practical experience through a hands-on science internship with Smithsonian science staff. By participating in the program, teens will also have access to behind-the-scenes tours and fieldtrips, creative studio workshops and college preparatory classes. During each week of the program, interns typically spend two days following their mentor (导师) and learning a variety of skills.

How to apply

To apply, create an account on the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA).Then start an application for this internship program.

·Register for SOLA A.

·Select “Internship”.

·Select “Office of Internships”.

·Select “Smithsonian YES! Teen Internship Program” from the drop-down menu.

Program components

Participants must choose at least one out of the three program components.

·Summer Session: 6 weeks, Monday through Friday, June 27—August 5, 2023.

·Saturday Sessions: 8 weeks, Saturdays only, August 13—October 1, 2023.

·Reach100: Interns are tasked to reach 100 of their peers, October 2—November 4, 2023.

Who can apply

Anyone who meets the requirements is eligible(有资格的) to apply. Applicants must:

·Be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

·Attend a local high school in the Washington, D.C. region.

·Be in good academic rank.

·Be interested in science or cultural studies as a potential career path.

Contact Information

Youth Programs Staff at: youthnmnh@si.edu (links ends e-mail), 202-633-4588