KEEP BUGS OFF YOUR SKIN WITH THESE GREAT OPTIONS

With the hottest, wettest months of the year rapidly approaching, bugs become an issue once again. They can make it hard to enjoy the outdoors, especially for people who seem to be particularly delectable to the biting bugs that plague them this time of year. Bugs can also be an issue for our pets as they carry diseases like heart worms that can cause big issues, even death for our best friends. The problem is many don’t want to spray down their skin with chemicals. Thankfully, there are some great options out there that will keep those bites at bay while giving you peace of mind when it comes to chemicals on your skin or in your lungs. From natural sprays, to new technology, there are many ways to keep the bugs away so you can enjoy your summer activities.

1. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Mosquito & Tick Repellent Spray $9.99 / murphysnaturals.com

Powered by the only plant-based active ingredient recommended by the CDC as an alternative to DEET.

2. Repel Insect Repellent Triple Wick Citronella Candle, Green $6.97 / Walmart.com

Made with real citronella oil, this triple-wick candle burns up to 40 hours, making it ideal for use while you spend time outdoors - best results within 3 feet

3. Badger, Organic and Natural Bug Spray $12 / thrivemarket.com

Good For the Skin. Bad for the Bug.® Badger’s Anti-Bug Shake & Spray is a totally organic & natural bug spray repellent.

4. Beige Travertine Citronella Candle $69.95 / cb2.com

Citronella candles add warm, flickering light and fresh fragrance to outdoor tablescapes while keeping bugs away.

5. Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks $13.99 / Murphysnaturals.com

Incense sticks are packed with 10% plant-based repellent oil content, like citronella and peppermint, and no questionable fillers for hours of worry-free relief.

6. Golden Hour™ $22 / kinfield.com

Repels mosquitos with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that’s more effective than any other strain.

7. Nature Spray (Mosquito Repellent) $14.00 / primallypure.com

Citronella, geranium, peppermint, rosemary, and cedarwood combine to create this great and powerful alternative to chemical sprays.

8. Natural Chemistry Natural Yard & Kennel Spray $21.49 / chewy.com

Formulated to kill fleas, ticks, black flies, and mosquitoes by contact. Can be used on yards, kennels, pool and patio areas, outside surfaces, trees, shrubs and more.

9. Women’s No Fly Zone Shirt, Long-Sleeve $99.00 / Llbean.com

This comfortable women’s shirt repels biting insects, protects from harmful UV rays and features a little built-in stretch to provide a full range of motion.

10. LED Mosquito Killer Lamp $55.99 / Amazinggarden.net

This trap uses a 365NM wavelength UV light to entice insects like mosquitoes and flies to fly inside and away from you. Non-toxic and harmless to humans.