The present invention provides a wearable insect repellent formulation dispensing system (10), and is preferably worn about a user's wrist or the like, the system incorporating a cradle (12) adapted to releasably carry a capsule (20) of the formulation, the capsule having a membrane (26) from which the formulation may evaporate, the system additionally comprising a vent defined by the cradle which facilitates air flow past the membrane in order to improve evaporation of the formulation.