It's Easy Being Green: Bug off!
Categories: Places To Go, Safety
It's that time of year again. You know, the time of year when the bugs come out of hiding and the news is full of fear-mongering about the West Nile virus?
As a mom who is making every attempt to de-chemicalize her home, this time of year sends extra panic into my heart as I have to decide which is scarier: covering my family in repellents with DEET, or potentially subjecting them to the possibility of West Nile.
So when one of my favourite sites, SavvyMom.ca, did a post on DOs and DONTs of bug protection, I was overjoyed. In fact I went out and tried one that they recommended -- Burt's Bees Lemongrass Outdoor Lotion (those who know me well call me a Burt's Bees-a-holic) -- and had fantastic results. The scent was reminiscent of a Thai restaurant, but we were all lemony fresh and bug free.
The article provides more than just products to try, it also has a common sense list of ways to avoid bug bites. Go check it out.
Got any tried and true natural mosquito repellents or remedies? Let me know.
As a mom who is making every attempt to de-chemicalize her home, this time of year sends extra panic into my heart as I have to decide which is scarier: covering my family in repellents with DEET, or potentially subjecting them to the possibility of West Nile.
So when one of my favourite sites, SavvyMom.ca, did a post on DOs and DONTs of bug protection, I was overjoyed. In fact I went out and tried one that they recommended -- Burt's Bees Lemongrass Outdoor Lotion (those who know me well call me a Burt's Bees-a-holic) -- and had fantastic results. The scent was reminiscent of a Thai restaurant, but we were all lemony fresh and bug free.
The article provides more than just products to try, it also has a common sense list of ways to avoid bug bites. Go check it out.
Got any tried and true natural mosquito repellents or remedies? Let me know.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nicola 6-30-2007 @ 3:05PM
We also like the Aubrey Organics "Gone" spray (http://www.aubrey-organics.com/product1.cfm?product_id=907&cat=17) which also contains a sunscreen. It doesn't have the strong smell of the Burt's, though seems to keep the bugs off. And I like the sunscreen component. I agree though, the smell of the Burt's spray immediately makes me think of summer!
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Rachel May 6-30-2007 @ 11:06PM
It may not be "natural", but I swear by Avon's Skin So Soft oil. Smells wonderful, and works fabulously!
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