Citronella Mist

Be sure your soap is not attracting bugs. Our Natural Citronella & Marigold soap contains the same blend of essential oils as Citronella Mist.

“It works!”

Dr. Walt Sundberg, Carbondale, IL

“We live in the woods and mosquito bites have always been a real problem. My wife really likes the mist better than 'Off.' We both agree that, since we started using your products, we have had fewer bites.”

Dennis Scearce, Mooresville, NC

Watch this two-minute video from The Weather Channel that shows citronella is just as effective as DEET. Our Citronella Mist may be even better with its blend of essential oils that naturally repel mosquitoes.

“I had the great opportunity to attend 'Casting for Recovery' earlier this month. It was an experience that I will always cherish.

“I must say that I was a bit afraid to attend because of possible mosquito/tick bites (a few years ago I got a tick bite and ended up in the hospital). So your gift of the special soap and spray were absolutely the perfect thing to find on the first day when we got to our rooms - they were waiting for us on our beds. I have to tell you that I did not get any bug bites; I did however get several nice trout biting on my line!

“Thank you so much for making my experience even better by helping me survive bug-free!!”

Kathy Windmoeller

“At our bar-b-cue, we and our guests appreciated the protection of your Citronella Mist. And it didn't spoil the ribs."

Brian Smith, Clayton, MO

“I used your Citronella Mist – WOW! It works great and smells HEAVENLY!”

Shannon Emler, Centerburg, OH

“I love that I can spray it all over, even my face, and not worry about toxic chemicals.”

Dan Mutchler, Kirkwood, MO

Be sure to have Citronella Mist in your picnic basket.

Used normally... “citronella products are not expected to cause harm to humans, pets or the environment.”

US Environmental Protection Agency

Looking for a natural, effective, DEET-free insect repellent? Our Citronella Mist® contains eight essential oils known to repel mosquitoes and other annoying bugs. We combine long-trusted citronella with lemon eucalyptus, catnip and lavender and more.

Citronella Mist is harmless to children, pets, and the environment. It smells really good. It's perfect for picnics and barbecues because it's safe around food. You'll love it for gardening, hiking and all outdoor activities. In summer's heat, you'll appreciate the light, cooling, water-based mist. It's free of bug-attracting emulsifiers, heavy, greasy oils, and alcohol that may dry your skin.

Citronella Mist has these bug repellent essential oils:

• Lemon eucalyptus
  Recommended as effective by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This plant makes the lemony scent in Citronella Mist.
• Catnip
  Ten times stronger than DEET according to an Iowa State University study.
• Citronella
  Long used as a safe insect repellent.
• Lavender, basil, lemongrass, thyme, patchouli
  Repel insects and contribute to the tantalizing scent of Citronella Mist.

We don't brag about how many hours of protection you get with one application. You can safely mist as often as you like to suit your biochemistry or surroundings.

Additional protection

As a supplement to Citronella Mist, we recommend the following nontoxic preventions.

For ticks, tuck your pant legs into your socks and seal the tops of the socks with duct tape. Ticks trying to crawl through to your skin will get stuck on the tape before they can bite you. Keep another strip of tape handy to lift off the ticks as you spot them on your skin and clothing.

Ticks take some time to attach themselves to you. After an outing, thoroughly inspect your body. A hand mirror and/or a close friend can help. Remove ticks with duct tape if possible or use a tweezers to pull them out gently. Take care not to squeeze their bodies too hard because you want to prevent their innards from entering your bloodstream through their mouths.

The most effective way to deal with chiggers is simply to take a shower within four hours of exposure and scrub very well with a washcloth or loofa. Powdered sulphur is also said to be effective but the smell is offensive to some.

Extreme conditions

Photo courtesy of Linda Mueller

Under the harshest conditions, not even DEET seems to help. For those situations, we suggest protective gear. You might also try Repel Permanone Insect Repellent Clothing & Gear Spray. This seriously toxic insecticide is not to be sprayed on the skin. It must be applied hours in advance in order to dry on your clothes before you wear them. Be sure to follow the instructions on the can.

When does mosquito season begin?

Mosquito season begins once the temperature is consistently about 50°F (10°C). At about 50°F, female mosquitoes feel safe to start laying their eggs. Depending on where you are in the country, this time of the season varies.

Approximate times when the average temperature is above 50°F:

• Early February
  Hawaii, Southern Texas and mid-to-southern Florida
• Early March
  Southern California, Northern Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Northern Florida
• Early April
  Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Southern Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina
• Late April
  Northern California, Southern Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Southern South Dakota, Iowa, Northern, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island
• Early May
  Alaska, Washington, Northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Northern South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

Contains

• catnip essential oil
• citronella essential oil
• lavender essential oil
• lemon eucalyptus essential oil
• lemongrass essential oil
• patchouli essential oil
• sweet basil essential oil
• thyme essential oil
• distilled water
• nothing else

Categories

• insect repellent