What are some examples of natural bug repellents?
There are many natural bug repellents and insecticides found in nature. You may be surprised at how many there actually are. Some of the most commonly known are lemon eucalyptus, thyme, catnip oil, cinnamon, and even garlic. But the list goes on and on from there. Lavender and lemon grass is popular in herb gardens but is actually quite effective at repelling some bugs. The same goes for peppermint and rosemary. A great source for natural bug repellents is to find your local health food store. Usually they will carry a line of repellents already in spray or lotion form. It may cost you a bit more but it is well worth it in the end. Another good choice would be something like BugBam. Besides bug bites, what does bug repellents prevent? Bug repellants prevent bugs from landing on you. The bite of a mosquito, dust mite or tick is small in comparison to what could be transmitted. Sure, you may develop a bump that itches like crazy. But some mosquitoes carry serious diseases such as malaria
