Bug Repellent (4 oz)

OK, picture this! A trip to the Margaret Austin Center … a rural retreat center in the rolling hills outside Chappell Hill, Texas (between Austin and Houston on US-290) aka MOSQUITO CENTRAL. I have serious reactions to mosquito bites. I gag at the scent of citronella (I’d rather change diapers!). So what can I use? Lavender- or Cedar- or Peppermint-based sprays (scoff!)? I was told the clip-on repellent was good and didn’t smell (yes, it does). I tried MANY of the offerings at the natural food stores and herb shops ~ not good enough, still got bites. Ran into Elly Fleegal at Pecan Street Festival, and saw this product. I’ve been a super-fan of her soaps for years. Frankly, I didn’t believe it would work, but it smelled nice, and I’d tried so many others. Y’ALL! IT WORKS! I took a 4 oz. bottle with me, and shared with others with similar issues. I still had over half a bottle left. One tip … don’t skimp! If you don’t use enough detergent, your clothes don’t get clean … if you don’t use enough bug repellent, the bugs break through (no-brainer).

Living on the coast has its perks. The great view, the warm weather and the cold drinks. Unfortunately it's the perfect breeding ground for unwelcomed insects. I'm looking at you MOSQUITOES! I don't know what it is about me, maybe my good looks or my fantastic smile but mosquitoes flock to me like a kid to candy. On top of being totally delicious I have very sensitive skin. Once bitten I get enormous welts that make me itch like I've got chicken pox. Buying products with deet in them hasn't made things any better. It seems to be real hit and miss and to top it off I feel sticky and smell like chemicals. I was skeptical at first when I heard of bug repellent without deet but after trying it, I can't walk out the door without it. Not only has it been doing the job of keeping the bloodsuckers off but I actually enjoy the smell and knowing that it's all natural makes me feel better about the product as a whole. I'd recommend it to anyone who hates bug spray but needs it. Great product, it works!

I love this product. I work outdoors in an area with tons of mosquitoes and frequent cases of West Nile, so insect repellent is important to us. This product really helps and it doesn't leave me smelling like nasty chemicals like the DEET products. In fact, I often get asked what type of perfume I am wearing. Plus, we have some animals we work with that are sensitive to DEET, so this is great because I can use it and not worry about harming them. My only complaint is that it's not available in more places, since I always run out before Huffines Art Walk happens again.