Bug Away Spray - Organic Bug Repellent

Roots and Leaves Bug Away Spray is a handcrafted, DEET-free organic bug repellent made with witch hazel infused for six weeks with organic yarrow and catnip, distilled water, non-GMO vegetable glycerin, organic neem oil, organic vanilla, and an organic essential oil blend of rose geranium, lavender, and tea tree — a herbal-infused, pleasant-smelling insect repellent that repels mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, no-see-ums, fleas, and more for up to two hours per application, safe for adults and children 12 months and up, in an 8 oz BPA-free spray bottle.

Naturally repel mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, no-see-ums, fleas and more! Herbal infused plus essential oils.

Bug Away the Natural Way was created after I developed Lyme disease from a tick bite and needed a product to repel ticks and mosquitoes safely and effectively. Our bug spray smells lovely and refreshing. We also include some unique ingredients like pure Mexican vanilla to help repel mosquitoes longer than competitors — clinical studies have shown vanilla is an effective insect repellent.

Being an herbalist, I always sneak herbs into my products when possible, and this product is no exception. I tincture the witch hazel with yarrow and catnip for six weeks to extract the insect-repelling properties from the herbs. Yarrow and catnip have been shown to be as effective as DEET, with no harmful side effects. This is not a basic witch hazel and essential oil bug spray — it is infused for weeks with strong herbs PLUS organic essential oils.

Most natural-based repellents only last around 30 minutes, but ours sticks around for two hours before needing to reapply. This spray does not contain phthalates, parabens, fragrance oils, or DEET.

Ingredients: Witch hazel infused with yarrow* and catnip* herbs, distilled water, non-GMO vegetable glycerin*, neem oil*, vanilla*, essential oil blend of rose geranium*, lavender*, tea tree*
*denotes organic

Size: 8 oz BPA-free plastic spray bottle

Safe for: Adults and children 12 months+. For children under 12 months, spray on clothing instead of skin and avoid spraying near face.

Directions: If your skin is sensitive to essential oils, test an area of skin before applying liberally. If sensitive, apply to clothing only. Shake well before applying as oils will naturally separate to the top of the bottle. You can also apply to dogs and horses once or twice a day to repel ticks and fleas (do NOT apply to cats). You can also spritz on plants to help deter insects. Always avoid eyes, mouth, and other sensitive areas. External use only.