4oz Amber Glass Spray Bottle

Bugged?! Don't let pests get in the way of you enjoying mother nature! Our BUG-A-BOO (formerly Bug Off!) Herbal Insect Repellent uses a combination of 100% organic time-tested wise woman extracts and evidence-based essential oils to naturally combat mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and a variety of other garden regulars. Several of the herbs used in our formula have been proven to be as or more effective than DEET in deterring pests, but without the side effects. For external use only.*

As with all natural insect repellents, be sure to reapply often and as needed for best results. While some choose to spray their skin directly, others find it effective to simply spray their clothing.

Shake well before use to ensure the dispersion of the essential oils within the herbal extract.

Why use essential oils in bug spray?

While we believe in almost all cases that fresh plant extracts or dried herbs make the best medicine and we choose not to use ANY essential oils internally and only extremely sparing use of any essential oils externally, we do believe that insect repellent is a context in which essential oils can be incredibly useful, effective, and appropriate.

When we are being increasingly faced with tick and mosquito-borne diseases that are potentially threatening and complex, we choose to use minute amounts of essential oils as a safer (yet effective) alternative to mainstream repellents which can come with serious health consequences. The amounts of essential oil that we are choosing to use and the quality of the oils - all from highly aromatic plants that give up their oils easily - that we are sourcing make all the difference.

Our Bug-A-Boo uses primarily fresh plant extracts combined with a tiny amount of hand-selected essential oils that are 100% organic, from the US, and from prolific and sustainable plant sources that we trust. For example, the Virginia cedarwood that we use is from discarded cedar tree stumps and chips (and no logging is practiced for the purpose of producing the oil).

BUG-A-BOO Herbal Insect Repellent Ingredients:

Fresh wildcrafted extracts of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and catnip (Nepeta cateria), Neem oil (Azadirachta indica), Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus), Rose Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens), Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil (Eucalyptus citriodora), Virginia Cedarwood essential oil (Juniperus Virginiana), Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Cautions: *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Contraindications may exist. Consult expert medical advice before using during pregnancy. Keep out of the reach of children.