Protect Yourself From Bugs With Herbal Armor


Updated 06/21/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Protect Yourself From Bugs With Herbal Armor

Don't let a bunch of nipping mosquitoes keep you from enjoying your evening BBQ. Here's a 100% DEET-free bug spray called Herbal Armor made by All Terrain. It was clinically tested at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada to be 100% effective at repelling bugs for 2 hours, 95.8% effective for 3 hours, and 77.1% effective for 4 hours. So it's recommended that you apply it every 2-3 hours Read more

Natural Ways to Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natural Bug and Mosquito Repellent

It seems that when you're enjoying the most delectable meal, right as the sun is setting over the lake, a swarm of black flies or mosquitoes decide to join the dinner party and wreak havoc on your fun. When citronella candles and tiki torches don't cut it, it's time to get out the bug spray. You've probably read about the powerful chemical DEET that is found in most bug sprays. When repellent Read more

Garlic: Does it Repel Mosquitoes


Updated 03/29/11 2:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Garlic: Does it Repel Mosquitoes

Darn those little buggers! I went to a BBQ the other night and was getting eaten alive by pesky mosquitoes. Someone at the party said, "Just eat garlic and they won't come near you." Reminds me of vampire folklore. It's true - mosquitoes and garlic don't mix. If you flavor your food with a lot of garlic or take garlic supplements, the compounds are released from your body through your skin Read more

You Asked: Should I Avoid DEET?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Is DEET Bug Spray Dangerous to My Health

Dear Fit, I'm going on a week-long camping and hiking trip, and my destination is bound to be infested with mosquitoes. I want to get a bug spray that really works, but I've heard the only ones you can count on contain DEET. Is this chemical really that bad for me? I really don't want to deal with tons of itchy bites and definitely don't want to catch West Nile Virus. — Doubting DEET Diana I Read more