OFF! Backyard Pretreat Outdoor Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray - 32oz
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The product has mixed reviews regarding its effectiveness and build quality. While some guests find it highly effective in controlling mosquitoes and other pests, others report significant issues with the sprayer mechanism, leading to leaks and poor performance. The product's efficacy varies, with some guests experiencing long-lasting results and others seeing minimal impact.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 412 reviews
quality: 2.6 out of 5
value: 2.8 out of 5
42% would recommend
7 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
21 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Needs better formula
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to receive this product because we have a large backyard. While this was more than enough to spray the entirety of the backyard it didn’t hold up well in keeping the mosquitos away. We are bit regularly. Unfortunately it didn’t work as well as we would have liked. It kept the bugs away for at least 3 days.
2 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

SAVE THE BEES - don’t use this in your yard.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Please don’t use pesticides in your yard, this product and many others are toxic to bees and other beneficial bugs, spiders, birds, and critters. I regret using this product. Normally I don’t like to use any poisonous chemicals in my yard, but the mosquitoes are so bad here in southern Arizona, and they bite the heck out of my 5 year old and my husband, so I decided to give this a shot. We do not have grass in our yard, our yard is xeriscaped to save on water, but we do get tons of mosquitoes anyway. My husband applied this in the yard. He said it was very easy to use. I watched him as he worked, and the product appeared to spray evenly, and you could adjust the amount being sprayed by turning the dial on the bottle, which was nice when doing small areas. For the larger areas it was better to turn it on full force to the stream setting. He was able to cover our entire backyard and some of the front yard, and we have about 1/3 of the bottle left. We have around a 9000 sq. foot lot, so I’m not sure if this can really cover 16,000 square feet as the product label states. Nevertheless, it seems that you get a lot of coverage out of one bottle. Initially the product seemed to work. There were relatively no mosquitos in our yard for a week or two. Unfortunately it is not long lasting, but I don’t know if I can attribute that to mosquitos hatching in surrounding areas such as my neighbors yards and the almost always dry drainage ditch (wash) down the road from me, or the product itself. Either way, we did not see a significant reduction in mosquitos for up to 8 weeks, as promised on the product label. Ultimately I would not purchase this product myself, and instead will try other natural ways to keep the mosquitos off of us. That is because I do not like to spray poison in my yard, I hate the idea of killing other bugs just for my own convenience of not having to use bug spray and citronella candles, and I immediately felt guilty for using this product. There are many very beneficial bugs and spiders that live in our yard, such as bees (important for pollination, folks!) huntsmen spiders (they eat scorpions and black widows!)
1 reply from SC Johnson Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Thanks for getting in touch with us! We truly understand the importance of your concerns about OFF! Bug Control Backyard Pretreat and want to express our heartfelt thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is very much appreciated. Should you have any safety concerns, please know that we are here for you to call us and eager to offer our assistance. Your peace of mind matters to us, and we're committed to providing support whenever you need it. Give our experts a call at 1-800-558-5252 (weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT). We're always happy to help!
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great product and easy to use for mosquitoes!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product. At my new house we have a ton of bugs and mosquitoes. This definitely helped eliminate a lot of the bugs and prevent them from ruining out nights on the patio. The package was great to use with the hose to cover a lot of ground. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a mosquito control.
1 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on off.com
Spray bottle
Have tried using this product three times each time the sprayer is defected. No chemicals coming out of this spray bottle again. Poor design. Will not purchase, Better off buying something else
1 reply from SC Johnson Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Oh no! We’re sorry to hear that OFF!® Backyard Bug Control didn’t dispense properly with three containers. This is very unusual, and we appreciate you letting us know. The unique design should release the correct amount of product and water when the arrow is fully turned and touching the orange knob stopper. As this wasn't the case, we’d love the chance to chat and learn more about your experience. Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-558-5252 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT) and mention reference number: 22988459. Hope to hear from you!
3 out of 5 stars
9 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Easy to use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Finally getting to enjoy my backyard and was able to get out and finally use this bug spray. The bottle is very easy to apply to the hose. You have options the stream needed. Was able to spray the bushes near my back door and around our patio furniture. The only thing I didn’t like was it leaked a bit but not a big problem. Will continue to spray these next few days and hopefully we won’t see much bugs and mosquitos.
5 out of 5 stars
5 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Very easy tu use, super recommendedif you have
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product a couple of months back but didn't want to rest it until mosquito season started in my area. I used it this past week, and I was so happy to see that it works. My daughter was able to play outside and not suffer from the mosquitoes. I liked it cause it didn't have a strong odor. It was very practical, you just hook it up to the hose and spray. I will definitely be purchasing again. It's very affordable, super recommended.
5 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Effective
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It works immediately for us. Quickly contronlling mosquitoes and other bugs on my backyard. It's quite easy to use, smells decent. Highly recommend for summer nights.
5 out of 5 stars
12 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great bug spray!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Off backyard pretreat outdoor mosquito repellent bug spray worked great this year! There was tons of mosquito and bugs and this spray got rid of them all!
3 out of 5 stars
6 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Decent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a great product if you need to spray down a large area. The bottle is easy enough to use but it can leak which is annoying. Would personally rather use a regular spray bottle
5 out of 5 stars
20 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Keeps the Backyard Mosquito-Free!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OFF! Backyard Pretreat is a game-changer for summer evenings outside. It’s easy to spray around the yard and really cuts down on mosquitoes so we can enjoy sitting outside without constantly swatting. The scent isn’t overpowering, and the coverage lasts for hours. A must-have for backyard barbecues and family time outdoors!
5 out of 5 stars
19 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Works well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved this product. It helped a lot with bugs in my backyard this summer. It has a smell but it didn’t bother us, and overall was super effective and I’m happy with it.
5 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Works well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our Frontyard and backyard is packed with plants, so we get all kinds of little bugs — ants, mosquitoes, flies, you name it. This Backyard Pretreat Spray definitely helps cut down the number of pests buzzing around. I noticed fewer bites and way less flying around after spraying. It’s not magic, but it makes hanging out in the garden a lot more comfortable!
5 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It works well for quickly controlling mosquitoes and any bug on my backyard. The OFF scent is much more than another product and it lasts up to 8 weeks.
3 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Works on mosquitoes but toxic to Bees as well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product was easy enough to use and hooks up easily to a hose for use, but I dislike how harmful it can be to Bees and other wildlife. I want to get rid of mosquitoes but not at the cost of the bee population, and avoiding blooms while spraying can be difficult.
5 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Easy and effective
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got some Off Backyard pretreat outdoor mosquito repellent bug spray for my back yard because it seemed we had a lot of baby mosquitoes this year which made it unpleasant for the kids to play outside. It worked safely and effectively to help minimize the mosquitoes. It was very easy to use with simply attaching it to the hose. I sprayed the yard, the buses, the patio and nearby trees with one bottle. I will be adding this to our yard treatment monthly to help maintain the problem we have with mosquitoes.
5 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Seems to work well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I waited quite a while to post this review because for some reason it’s been a light mosquito year in Minnesota. I was waiting to spray until the need increased but that never seemed to happen. I eventually sprayed mid-July and found it easy to use. We live in a new development but back up to some mature trees and woods. The bottle covered our perimeter fine and I didn’t notice any issues with killing grasses or surrounding plants. The bugs have been staying away but in this situation I wish I had a better baseline to compare it to.
5 out of 5 stars
9 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Say no to mosquitoes!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Off backyard pre-treat outdoor mosquito repellent spray worked very well. I do find that the product works. The spray bottle is very easy to use. There is less mosquitoes in my backyard. Thank you for such a great product. I would definitely recommend this product.
4 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Effective
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We sprayed this all over our back patio and it’s been great. Kept the mosquitos at bay. It’s given me peace of mind when the kiddos are playing outside
5 out of 5 stars
6 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

You have to spray a lot to start seeing results
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this mosquito repellent spray in my backyard before a barbecue and it worked great. Within minutes, the mosquitoes were gone and the protection lasted all evening. It’s easy to use, smells decent, and definitely made our outdoor time more enjoyable. Highly recommend for summer nights
5 out of 5 stars
4 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Perfect for those summer nights!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OFF! Backyard Bug Control is super easy to use and works great—mosquitoes were gone fast! Coverage is solid, and it really lasts. Perfect for summer evenings outside.