Permanone is a Southern staple for chiggers and ticks. Very effective. For mosquitos I use a bug suit, face mask and gloves. Around the eyes, the only exposed area on my body, I use a repellant called Natural Causes. It contains Cedar oil, Citronello, Geranium oil, Lemongrass and a bunch of other natural things. It has a vegetable odor but not a chemical smell. It works well. Sometimes, I also use the Therma Cell. Overkill? No, there is no such thing as overkill. You either have a bug problem or you don't. By the way did I mention I hate bugs?