For those of you that would rather use a natural repellent as opposed to a chemical-based deterrent, Sunfeather puts out a line of environmentally safe products based on ingredients including Rosemary, Citronella, and Lemongrass.
The 4 oz. Bug Off! Spritzer
was reviewed and found to be effective against mosquitoes. This DEET-free product has a refreshing herbal scent. One reviewer from Minnesota comments, ‘And since the mosquito is Minnesota’s OTHER State bird, it’s a GOD-SEND!.’ While another states, ‘Bug Off! Spritzer is the ONLY non-DEET product that works!’ A negative aspect of the Sunfeather repellent is the price, but as one reviewer writes; ‘It’s pricey, but it buys my ticket to the great outdoors during mosquito season.’
Sunflower wasn’t kidding when they named their 2 oz. herbal bug repellent the Little Bugger. While safe for the environment the bottle is a little small. One man comments, ‘ To get a grasp of what I mean, try to imagine 2 ounces. Now try to imagine the surface area of a 300 pound man’s skin. Needless to say it adds up to about 5 bottles to cover my body. Ridiculous.’ When I spoke to a Sunfeather representative, they did say the oil is to be applied sparingly. Since these are natural repellents, the ingredients would be more expensive to attain. Personally, I would expect to pay more for a repellent made this way.
While they weren’t reviewed, one way to repel mosquitoes and other winged pests, would be to try Sunfeather natural soap. If price is a factor to you, these would provide a natural defense and possibly last longer.
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