Comments on: DEET-Free Mosquito Repellents That Work

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By: sara davis

sara davis — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:43:03 +0000

A great product for those who insist on natural, effective products:
Sun Putty “Earth” natural insect repellent and SPF 30 sunscreen (UVA/UVB protection):
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This product is 100% natural and 100% of the ingredients in the jar are effective. There are no ineffective “filler ingredients” or toxic, synthetic compounds to hurt your skin or the environment…I have not found another product that contains these uniquely effective ingredients…
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Coach handbags — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:03:36 +0000

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By: Diane MacEachernDiane MacEachern

Diane MacEachernDiane MacEachern — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:02:33 +0000

Thanks. You’re right – I do notice oil of lemon eucalyptus in a lot of herbal repellents. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:52:34 +0000

I appreciate the additional suggestions. It also helps to stay out of the garden in the early morning or early evening hours, when bugs seem to be at their worst.

By: Lisa Imerman

Lisa Imerman — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:45:59 +0000

A local (to me) lady makes awesome herbal products and has two types of insect repellants, one a spray and one a stick (to use on the face, etc.). They have neem and other essential oils in them.
http://www.fiddlebump.com
Just as an aside, I love her stuff. Haven’t used the bug stuff yet, but I have tried almost all of her other stuff and love it!!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:05:11 +0000

Another effective option is Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE). It is recommended by the EPA and CDC as the only plant based product for use as a repellent. Many tests have been done and OLE is proven to work as well as DEET in repelling ticks and mosquitoes. Cutter and Repel both make a Lemon Eucalyptus product and they work great. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is a more natural choice than DEET or Picaradin and more effective than most essential oils. Definitely worth a try 🙂

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:08:54 +0000

I just saw citronella plants in pots at my local Whole Foods. I’m going to give those a try by putting a couple on our picnic table.

By: molly

molly — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:45:13 +0000

I’ve used Avon Skin So Soft bug repellant with something called Picardin for some years now. My husband uses it on the golf course as it has a sun block component as well. If you get it on sale (why would you not?) it can be had cheaply, and it does last. I wouldn’t keep it for more than a year, though, just to be on the safe side.

By: BC Essentials

BC Essentials — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:52:31 +0000

Lemon Tea Tree and Lemon Eucalyptus are now recognized by the usda as n insect repellent that is as efective as deet.We make a bug spray that does work! And safe for children! Thanks, Beverly BC Essentials Aromatherapy