How Does a Natural Bug Repellant Work?
The whole idea behind the ingredients in an insect repellent is to make folks as unappealing to bugs as possible. Our natural bug repellents use the power of plants as an alternative to chemical-laden insect repellents for every day use.
Plants have been repelling insects and bugs to protect themselves since the beginning of time.
So why not harness the power of plants?
That’s just what we did at Chagrin Valley. We created a line of safe and effective “Don’t Bug Me!” products that would help repel insects—Naturally!
There is clinical research showing that you can minimize bug bites with the natural repellents present in plant essential oils. Plants produce their own natural pesticides as a chemical defense against being eaten.
Pests like insects have very different biological systems than mammals. Our Certified Organic bug repellents work because the active ingredients are plant essential oils known to contain high levels of natural bug deterrents.
Mosquitoes are attracted to people by skin odors and the carbon dioxide from exhaling. These essential oils interfere with the insect's sense of smell or taste making it difficult for them to locate food (that's you).
Our special blend of organic essential oils in our natural bug repellents includes Citronella, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Thyme.
Although the EPA has evaluated the biochemical active ingredients in natural products, like Chagrin Valley’s natural organic bug repellents for safety, products made from these ingredients have not been evaluated for effectiveness.
If you live or hike in areas that do not have a high risk for bug-borne diseases, natural repellents can offer good every day protection.
If you are looking for long-lasting protection in severe conditions, such as venturing into areas that are heavily infested with specific species of insects or ticks that may transmit diseases to humans, such as Malaria, Zika, or Lyme disease, the CDC recommends repellents that contain active ingredients such as DEET or Picaridin.
For more information please read our blog, "Natural Insect Repellents: The Power Of Plants."
