Autumn Escapes: Stay Protected on Your Travels

Autumn is the new summer

Fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and great deals make autumn one of the best times to travel. Whether you’re chasing the last of the European sun, heading long-haul for adventure, or just enjoying weekend breaks closer to home, autumn is a prime time for escapes.

But there’s one thing travellers often forget: mosquitoes and biting insects don’t take the season off.

Why insect protection matters in autumn

• Extended mosquito season: Warmer autumns across Europe mean mosquitoes stick around later in the year.
• Health risks remain: Diseases like West Nile Virus, chikungunya, and dengue are still being reported in popular holiday regions.
• Hidden hotspots: Even city breaks (Rome, Athens, Barcelona) can expose you to bites - not just jungle treks or safaris.
• Mosquito diapause: As temperatures drop, some mosquito species go into diapause - a dormant state that lets them survive winter. But before they shut down, they often enter a last feeding frenzy, taking in as much blood as possible to fuel their survival. This makes protection just as important, if not more so, in autumn.

What the numbers say

Our recent “They’re Out for Blood” campaign reached nearly 40 million impressions across billboards and buses this summer - showing just how many travellers are thinking about protection.

And in our latest customer survey:

• 🌱 90% told us sustainability matters when choosing repellent
• 🛡️ You choose incognito® because it’s natural, DEET-free, and eco-friendly
• 😊 Loyal customers recommend us to friends
• 💡 You’re excited for new product formats (watch this space!)

The 4-Step Protection System

Staying bite-free isn’t just about spraying repellent and hoping for the best. Our holistic 4-Step Protection System makes sure you’re covered from every angle:

Step 1: Body care – wash with our hair & body wash, soap, and / or loofah to cleanse, remove skin bacteria and reduce your natural attractiveness to mosquitoes.

Step 2: Repel – apply incognito® biocides including the spray, kids spray, roll-on, lotion or sunscreen repellent for powerful, 100% effective* natural protection.

Step 3: Extra protection – Especially if you're highly attractive to insects layer up with our refillable wooden-bead bracelet and / or necklace for extra protection. 

Step 4: Ambient & Afterbite – protecting your living space inside and outside with our room refresher, incense sticks and organic Java citronella oil. Use our Zap-Ease for fast, effective and safe bite relief. 

Together, these steps create 360° protection - proven, sustainable, and travel-ready.

Autumn essentials to pack

• incognito® Insect Repellent Spray for all-round 100% protection*. 
• incognito® Moisturising Lotion (protects and nourishes against autumn air)
• Mineral Sunscreen Repellent for sunny autumn escapes.
• Hair and Body Wash formulated with antiseptic and anti-fungal qualities that nourishes your skin and camouflages you from insects.
• Room Refresher to keep your living space bite-free no matter where you are. 

Travel safe, travel protected

This autumn, don’t let insects ruin your adventure. With the right prep, you can enjoy golden city breaks, island escapes, or long-haul trips - bite-free and sustainably protected.

👉 Explore our Travel Hub for the latest updates and shop your autumn travel kit today.