CrossFire uses three active ingredients: Clothianidin, Metofluthrin and Piperonyl butoxide (PBO). This mixture knocks bed bugs out on contact and CrossFire claims to be effective at all stages of the ...

Repellent lotions have two major downsides. First, they can’t be applied to clothing, so they’re less versatile. There is no way to get them onto your shoes or boots for added tick protection.