I’m getting the kids ready for summer camp and I came across two new natural insect repellents that I couldn’t wait to share with you. The first is Badger Anti-Bug Spray. It has a pleasant aroma and does a great job keeping the bugs at bay. The second is from a company called Loving Naturals. I discovered them last week and am in love with all of their products. They carry a great “deet free” insect repellent as well as organic lotions, soaps, bubble bath, and sunscreen.
Do you have a favorite natural/organic insect repellant?
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Bubble and Bee. Works great and smells pretty good too!
I use the Badger Bug Balm, it’s a stick you roll on kind of like deodorant. I love it but since we’ve moved to the suburbs I think I need their spray to cover more skin easily! Great product though!
~ GGG
Just ordered two bottles of the badger stuff…thanks for the recommendation!
I have a question about your research into insect repellents. I have found EWG’s site to be very valuable but it’s difficult to find information about how well these products actually work. For example, if you were going to a tropical region where mosquitos might carry dengue fever, do you feel these products would give you enough protection? I recently travelled to such a place and opted to use a product containing deet, (and hating every second of it), because I just could not find enough information about the effectiveness of the natural products. Do you have a resource you could recommend?
That’s a great question. I’ve been using natural repellents for years and have had great success, but I don’t know about the science behind deet vs. natural when it comes to mosquitos carrying disease. Mountain Rose Herbs carries a natural repellent and are very helpful whenever I’ve called and asked about their products. You might want to give them a call. Or you could call the people at Badger or Loving Naturals. I’d bet they have someone on staff who could answer your questions.
I was looking for a natural bug repellent – but for my cat. He is highly allergic to mosquito bites. Cats cannot have any type of Permethrins (which are in most repellents) – they can only withstand pyrethrins (big difference between the two) so finding one was really difficult. Try the all natural solution from Pet Naturals of Vermont. Their PROTECT Natural repellent spray is safe for cats, dogs and horses. Bonus? It is made with lemongrass, sesame and cinnamon oils, so the scent is lovely – and it works! (Not sure if it is certified organic though.)
I’ve personally tried Repel Natural, which is also “deet free,” and liked it, especially since it smells so much better than others I’ve used. But I like the idea of the organic bug repellent too!
I do have one question for you though- Do you know if either of these are very effective when the user is sweaty? I know my kids just love running around so much, but reapplying all the time is such a bother. Either way, I’m sure they would love the Badger Anti-Bug just for the can!
I’m not sure how long it stays on when one is sweating. The folks at Badger might be able to answer that question for you.
The Badger brand insect repellent did not hold up! I took this when I went hiking at Mt. Rainier National Park and I gotten eaten alive. Had to resort to the Deet spray. I really wanted this spray to work but it didn’t hold up.
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. Maybe you should write Badger and let them know.
Greenerways Organic Bug Spray is certified organic and is 100% deet free and it WORKS! Its safe on children and pets! Most of all it affordable!!