With the advent of summer, the warmer weather beckons one to spend as much time outside as possible. However, one cannot enjoy the pleasant weather as there's no escaping the mosquitoes, ticks and other disease-carrying pests, which often threaten to drive the people back inside.

Though the market is loaded with products ranging from sprays to wipes to lotions; however, one must focus on the active ingredient to make the right choice.

To save the consumers from the confusion, EPA offers a useful tool that allows the consumers to search for repellents based on insect, protection time, active ingredient and other information.

The results of the list are EPA-approved products, which allow the consumers to fine-tune the search.

Reports claim that the top picks of the season are DEET, Picaridin and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

The benefits of the same as highlighted by the EPA are numerous.

DEET, which was developed by the U. S. Army in response to jungle warfare during World War II, has been commercially available since 1957. The ingredient repels biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks, and includes those that carry Lyme disease.

Another effective ingredient is Picaridin, which is a colorless and odorless liquid. It is used as an insect repellent against biting flies, mosquitoes, chiggers, and ticks.

One of the top most picks is the Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. When tested against mosquitoes, it provided protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET.

In the wake of the invaluable information, the consumers are sure to make the right choice and enjoy the summer season- mosquito free.