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Roundup:Non-Toxic Natural Bug Sprays

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With summer in full swing, the bugs seems to be as well. Click through the jump to get the low down on these natural bug sprays. They will keep your home, pets and kids creepy-crawly and bug free until the frost in the fall!

 
 

1) Bite Blocker products are soybean based, DEET free, sweat-proof, water-proof, and child-safe.

2) Bugs 'R' Done contains pure orange peel oil and can be used near food, children, and pets to kill/repel disease-carrying cockroaches, flies, mosquitos, and fire ants.

3) Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent uses rosemary, lemongrass, and citronella oils mixed with 5 other oils that bugs hate, creating an all natural solution for keeping them away. It's DEET free and safe enough to apply to children and pets alike.

4) Hot Pepper Wax is a completely biodegradable product that repels/destroys insects and insect larvae without using harmful chemicals.

5) Kiss My Face Swy Flotter is DEET-free and composed of blended botanicals safe for kids and pets.

6) Skeeter Skatter uses citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, catnip and pennyroyal oils to safely keep bugs at bay.

7) Sharp Shooter Insecticide is made of natural lemon components that kill insects on contact. This ready-to-use formula can be used indoors as well as out.


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Homemade: I use 1 part Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar 1 part water few drops lavender essential oil and I refridgerate.

I use it on myself and my dog. I took her hiking upstate in deep woods in Harriman State Park, and she was flea/tick free when we returned. (I don't use Frontline or the like on her.) I smell a bit like a salad for like 10 mins, but the smell really does dissipate. You have to reapply if you're sweating a lot or go swimming, but ACV water works wonders for me.

posted by summerinbrooklyn on 2008-07-22 18:55:31
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