Natural Outdoor Bug Repellent For Skin & Home
Choosing an effective and safe outdoor bug repellent for your family is important. You don't want toxic chemicals on your skin and in your lungs, but it needs to keep the bugs away as well.
This topic may spark controversy among some. This is especially so because insect-borne illnesses are a concern. Although I believe ample protection is provided by certain organic and natural bug repellents in many everyday environments, you will have to assess your risk factors to determine what you want to use in a given circumstance.
There are more natural choices on the market today regarding bug and insect repellents than years ago. That being said, you need to consider your surroundings, and the bug population. Hiking during optimal bug conditions is different than picnicking on a breezy day.
The options I have given work very well for us. If you are looking for an alternative to harmful chemicals or effective options that have been found to be "safe" according to some, in lower quantities, such as Deet, then give these options a go.
What about Insect-Borne Diseases?
Lyme Disease, Dengue Fever, the West Nile Virus, and the Zika Virus are some of the illnesses that can be transmitted through an insect bite.
You can learn more about insect-borne illnesses (vector-borne illnesses) here.
Individual ingredients affect bugs and insects differently. Sometimes ingredients may even work better in conjunction with others. Therefore, personal preferences
When Should I use Natural and Organic Repellents?
Doing the best for the body under circumstances that we have control over is what I focus on now.
Dousing the body in harmful chemicals to protect it from a possible happening is not something I am willing to do unless the objective outweighs the consequences.
Why would I put my body in danger to try and protect it from possible danger when there are great alternantive repellent products?
There is a difference between using bug repellent for everyday common uses and situations where you are active among a heavy insect population that is not deterred by natural repellents.
Using the least amount of toxins on or around your body should be the goal while sufficiently protecting it.
We have tried many natural and organic sprays and repellents. However, some stand out amongst the rest. For those seeking a safer option, these are some great ones.
The Best Natural Outdoor Bug Repellents
Best Natural Bug Sprays
Nantucket Spider Bug Repellent
Nantucket Spider Bug Repellent spray is our go-to repellent to keep away pesky bugs such as mosquitoes, regular flies as well as biting flies. They use an array of essential oils to create this natural mosquito repellent.
The formula of natural ingredients is created with a higher concentration than many other natural repellents. However, the smell is not overwhelming. Besides, if I have to choose a little smell or no bugs, I am pretty sure I will be choosing no bugs.
The natural ingredient list of organic essential oils is as follows: Rosemary, Geranium, Clove, Cedarwood, Peppermint, Spearmint, Citronella, and Lemongrass. Read the related post linked here or below to find out how various essential oils repel different bugs and insects.
Additionally, this bug spray is safe to use on the entire family when used as directed.
However, this repellent should not be used on pets. They have a special bug repellent spray for pets. This is because pets can be sensitive to certain essential oils; Therefore, keep this in mind when spraying natural bug repellents.
We live in rural New York. Ticks are in plentiful supply up here. Therefore, it is very important that we are proactive in our search for a great tick repellent. And Nantucket's extra-strength tick spray is a great natural deterrent.
It contains simple ingredients and is DEET-free. This bug spray will not stain clothes and is safe for humans. But once again, it is not to be sprayed on animals.
The essential oils used include Geranium, Clove, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Spearmint, Rosemary, and Cinnamon.
Some may consider it to have a strong natural odor when first sprayed, but it is not overpowering and dissipates after just a little while.
We spray heavier amounts on our legs and around our ankles and feet to avoid ticks crawling on us from the ground up. Spraying the formula on your socks and inside your shoes is also a good idea to avoid ticks, bugs, and insect bites.
We trust this repellent the most, and it continues to work extremely well for us. It makes me feel more confident when I want to put my feet on the grass or ground. Using a natural repellent while getting some grounding benefits is a win-win for me.
Other Best Natural Outdoor Repellents
The same company that makes the bug and tick sprays above also carries incense sticks that naturally repel bugs. You can use them in your outdoor area, making outdoor activities less buggy.
You can use them in an incense holder, but we like to stick them in a clay pot filled with sand. This way, they safely burn. The company sells several different essential oil combinations. All of them have worked well for us.
They come in different scent combinations which, are as follows: Sun and Sand, Meadow, Woodland, and Spiced Coffee.
These sticks are a great alternative to sprays if you tend to get skin irritations. They are also great to use in addition to using the sprays.
This post gave you the best Non-toxic bug repellents that use
natural ingredients and work extremely well.
- https://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PicaridinGen.html
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