Natural insect repellents are bug sprays, candles, and other topical and environmental repellents that rely on naturally derived ingredients (instead of man-made chemicals) to keep biting insects at bay. Skin insect repellent spray and bug balms often rely on a combination of potent essential oils, which combat insects naturally without disrupting the environment or affecting aquatic life. Since most plants contain compounds as their own protection from insects, plant-derived ingredients are particularly well-suited to prevent bug attacks on humans, too. These essential oils work to disrupt mosquitoes’ (and other bugs’) sense of smell, making it harder for them to find and bite you.
In addition to being better for the environment, switching to a skin insect repellent can also benefit your outdoor gear, your furry friends, and even the bugs you're trying to repel. While no one wants mosquitos at barbecues, insects are critical to a healthy ecosystem: Without insects to pollinate them, most flowering plants would die out! Grove's bug repellents are designed to deter insects based on natural fragrances, rather than use harmful chemicals. Natural body bug spray is as effective as their conventional counterparts, but read the active ingredient list and application recommendations — sometimes you have to pay a little more for the most effective bug bite prevention.
If a body bug spray doesn’t work well, it’s because the brand didn't put a high enough concentration of repellent essential oils in its products. These essential oils are costly, but effective repellency comes from using a high concentration of those repellent essential oils, plus applying a combination of various oils, rather than just one oil like citronella. Like insects, not all oils are the same, so the oil repellency impact varies depending on the insect.
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