By Jennifer Lance •
July 14, 2009
Applying eco-friendly insect repellent on my son’s skin is like applying sunscreen: he hates it! Luckily, we rarely need it do to a predictable evening wind on our property, but when we go camping or visiting friends, it’s a different story. He’s also a compulsive scratcher, so avoiding the mosquito bites all together prevents this problem as well. Don’t Bite Me! offers a unique approach to this problem with a skin patch.
Don’t Bite Me! is a skin patch that offers up to 36 hours of protection from insects for your entire body, and it is safe for children. It has only two ingredients: vitamin B1 and aloe!
Don’t Bite Me! uses a discreet, all-natural transdermal skin patch to deliver a blend of protective Vitamin B1 and aloe combination throughout the body. Excess B1 is secreted through the body’s pores, creating a scent that is almost undetectable to humans, but offensive to mosquitoes. This scent forms a protective barrier around the body that shields the user from mosquitoes and other biting insects. Aloe, the other active ingredient, accelerates the absorption of the B1 and serves as an anti-inflammatory. Don’t Bite Me! is also environmentally friendly and waterproof, perfect for lakes or pool parties!
By Derek Markham •
October 13, 2008
Enter here to win one of three bottles of EcoSMART products!
EcoSMART makes a line of non-toxic insecticides made from botanicals - natural essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, and wintergreen.
“University research has shown that these oils attack the Octopamine neuro-receptors. Octopamine is a key insect neurotransmitter that regulates insect movement, behavior and metabolism. The blockage of the receptor activity prevents the transmission of the Octopamine signals, which leads to immobilization and/or knockdown, followed by death.” -EcoSMART Fact Sheet
EcoSMART products include an Insect Repellent, Ant and Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer, and Wasp and Hornet Killer, all of which are safe around kids and pets.
“Eco–friendly and composed of natural ingredients, these compounds are biodegradable and help maintain a sustainable and healthy environment. Additionally, EcoSMART has no adverse impact on birds or fish and will not contaminate water sources.”
By Katy Farber •
June 18, 2008
It’s bug season in New England. Blackflies, mosquitos, deer flies, no-see-ums, and even the ticks are moving northward to invade us.
Being a child playing all day outside can be a feast for these crawly creatures. Right now both my girls have big blackfly bites on their scalps, where it is hard to apply insect repellents.
Over the years, I’ve tried many natural bug repellents, some combination SPF and insect repellents. Most of them have relatively good safety ratings of 3 or under on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database. This is a good place to check out to see if your favorite brand has troublesome chemicals, or is one of the safer products.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Applying eco-friendly insect repellent on my son’s skin is like applying sunscreen: he hates it! Luckily, we rarely need it do to a predictable evening wind on our property, but when we go camping or visiting friends, it’s a different story. He’s also a compulsive scratcher, so avoiding the mosquito bites all together prevents this problem as well. Don’t Bite Me! offers a unique approach to this problem with a skin patch.
