• Fend Difference

How fend works

Rather than harsh chemical pesticides, Fend® uses a gentle amino acid derivative ingredient called IR3535®.
It works by confusing insects' sensory receptors, disrupting their ability to detect carbon dioxide and therefore their ability to find and bite their host.

IR3535® is considered a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to DEET.

  • Protected by Fend

    40 brave trial participants stuck their arm in a cage with 55 hungry mosquitoes. With Fend®, the earliest bites occurred after 13 hours.

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  • Not protected by Fend

    We're not going to beat up on the competition, but it is worth noting a few ways that Fend is different to other natural repellents.

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Inspired by nature. Backed by science.

CLINICAL STUDIES

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 4 women, 6 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Aedes Aegypti.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 14 hours. Stings were recorded on 4 of the 10 participants at 15 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Aedes Aegypti during a period of 14 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 5 women, 5 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Aedes Albopictus.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 13 hours. Stings were recorded on 3 of the 10 participants at 14 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Aedes Albopictus during a period of 13 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 5 women, 5 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Culex Quinquefasciatus.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 14 hours. Stings were recorded on 3 of the 10 participants at 15 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Culex Quinquefasciatus during a period of 14 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 6 women, 4 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Anopheles Aquasalis.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 13 hours. Stings were recorded on 4 of the 10 participants at 14 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Anopheles Aquasalis during a period of 13 hours after application.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of adverse skin reactions caused by topical use.

PARTICIPANTS: 54 participants - 43 women, 11 men - aged 19-63.

METHODOLOGY: The repellent was applied to hypoallergenic adhesive strips. Strips were applies to the same location on participants 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

RESULTS: No side effects (erythema, edema, papule or vesicle) were detected in the area of application, and no participants reported sensations of discomfort during the study.

CONCLUSION: A primary irritation index of 0.0 out of a possible 8.0 at is sufficient to classify the repellent as 'Toxicity Category IV - Very Low Toxicity'.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of adverse skin reactions caused by exposure to UV light following topical use.

PARTICIPANTS: 35 participants - 28 women, 7 men - aged 18-63.

METHODOLOGY: The repellent was applied to hypoallergenic adhesive strips. Strips were applied to participants for 24 hours. When removed, the test area was immediately exposed to 4 J/cm2 UVA light to test for discomfort or clinical reactions. Tests were repeated on the same area 3 times per week for 2 weeks.

RESULTS: No side effects (erythema, edema, papule or vesicle) were detected in the area of application.

CONCLUSION: The product did not cause photosensitisation and was not shown to be phototoxic and support the 'hypoallergenic' appeal.