Beastie Be Gone SPRAY – Midge, Mosquito, Tick & Insect Repellent

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KEEPING INSECTS AWAY NATURALLY

Keeping insects away using insect repellents may seem like the most common solution in many households.  Chemicals such as DEET (N.N-Diethyl-M-Toluamide) found in insect repellents have been linked to seizures, headaches and skin allergies. Children below the age of 12 are more susceptible to these negative effects.

Using essential oils as a natural insect repellent is a much safer way to repel insect bites without the harmful side effects. Some of these essential oils are known for the ability to mask the odour of carbon dioxide present in our bodies, which makes us undetectable to pesky insects such as mosquitos.

CITRONELLOL

A second lesser known compound that can also repel mosquitoes is Citronellol.  It is monoterpenoid that gives its host the ability to repel insects, and possess antimicrobial, antifungal and antispasmodic properties. When combined with citriodiol, it is able to repel mosquitoes effectively for 1.5 hours.

That being said, these compounds do not kill the insects, but rather what they do is the mask the odour of carbon dioxide that our bodies give out, thus making us almost invisible to them.

CITRIODIOL

Is one compound that can be found in Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil which offers almost the same level of protection as what DEET offers, at a lower concentration. In comparison, DEET provides 2 to 8 hours of protection for 20-30% concentration, whereas Citriodiol offers up to 6 hours of protection.  Citriodiol is produced by converting citronellal present in the leaf of the Lemon Eucalyptus plant.

Citronella Essential Oil – has an appealing aroma, but it is used for more than its citrus-scent alone. This essential oil has antifungal, antibacterial, anti-anxiety, and insect repelling properties.  Citronella has become a widely used form of insect repellent since its success in field studies at reducing mosquito bites by approximately 75%. It is extremely hight in Citriodiol.

Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil – became popular after it was cited as an effective mosquito and insect repellent and a safe, natural alternative to Deet!  It’s also a powerful tool for defeating the common cold and flu. Chemical compounds in this oil work as expectorants to alleviate chest congestion.  Antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds in lemon eucalyptus oil also help to eliminate bacteria and toxins that lead to disease. It opens up airways and relieves congestion.  It contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe painful bites.

Lavender Essential Oil – Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal, disinfect and soothe inflamed skin especially when resulting from a venomous, itchy bug bite, promote speedy healing of irritated and scarred skin.