THE COMPANY, BASED IN CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, WAS FORMED IN 1990 BY DAN RITTER AS A MANUFACTURER OF ODOR-CONTROL PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MARKETS. WITH ITS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING ODOR-CONTROL PRODUCTS, EES, INC., PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, WHICH WAS UNDERTAKING A LONG-TERM STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GERANIOL AS AN INSECT REPELLENT. EES IS NOW THE EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF PRODUCTS USING THE PATENTED TECHNOLOGY UNDER THE BUGBAND BRAND.
Bug Band - Insect Repelling Towelette - 2 Towelette(s)
Bug Band Towelettes are an easy to apply and all natural insect repellent. BugBand products are DEET FREE!
Bug Band Towelettes Highlights:
The convenient Foil 2-Pak travels anywhere with you taking up very little space.
The BugBand towelette is a very handy, easy-to-use method of applying Geraniol insect repellent.
Easy to use, safe and effective, the towelettes allow for exact application of Geraniol lotion on exposed skin. They’re ideal for using around your face or neck without worrying about over-applying.
The towelettes can be folded and stored in the foil container for future use
What is Geraniol?
Geraniol, the active ingredient in BugBand insect repelling products, is a natural essential oil derived from geraniums. When Geraniol is exclusively formulated with other minimum risk or food-grade ingredients, the resulting insect repellent products are not regulated pesticides when they meet federally established criteria.
Geraniol is a biodegradable ingredient that is safe to use and safe for the environment. There is no known toxicity to animals or wildlife.
How does Geraniol Repel Insects? Geraniol has a relatively high vapor pressure and gives off a dilute vapor into the air stream which acts as an area repellent. This helps repel insects before they land. The natural tendency of Geraniol to evaporate makes it work as the active ingredient in wristbands, plastic beads, and other BugBand repellent products. It also helps to improve the efficacy of liquid spray Geraniol BugBand repellents.
DEET is a Chemical Pesticide.
DEET is a synthetic, manufactured chemical that is also known to repel insects. When formulated with any ingredient, even tap water, it is required to be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a pesticide. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network reports that DEET does not readily degrade in the environment and has a moderate potential to move through soil and into groundwater. It is slightly toxic to fish, birds and aquatic invertebrates.
Plastic, Rubber and Paint.
DEET is a very good solvent and will melt or cause damage to plastic, rubber and paint. Things like acrylic sunglasses, fishing line, watch crystals, finishes on firearms, paint on trucks, or similar materials can be damaged or destroyed if subjected to DEET-based products.
Flammability
Some DEET-based products have been found to be flammable, and many manufacturers of flame-retardant garments have issued warnings to their users not to use DEET-based repellents while wearing these flame retardant suits.
BugBand is Versatile and Easy to Use. The BugBand products are safe to use on people or with equipment and do not have the flammability issue. In fact, products like the wristband don't even need to be worn with direct skin contact. Many users put them on belt loops, baby strollers, shoelaces or hat bands and find them to be highly effective when used in this manner.
BugBand is the Next Level of Insect Protection!
They buzz. They bite. From mosquitoes and horn flies to gnats and no-see-ums, insects are far more than just pesky inconveniences. Leaving yourself and your family unprotected against blood-feeding bugs simply isn’t an option.
Introducing the next generation of protection. BugBand™ products are a proven, effective alternative to synthetic traditional pesticides, protecting children and adults from biting insects while avoiding the risks associated with irritating chemicals. BugBand is not only a safer choice, it’s more effective. Geraniol, the plant-based active ingredient in BugBand, is a proven repellent.
BugBand insect repellent is available in several forms, including wristbands (for everyday use) and pump spray and towelettes (for heavier-duty applications), as well as a variety of commercial applications. Whether you’re gardening, playing in the backyard, picnicking, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, golfing, or working outdoors – including everyone from police and fire personnel to road, utility and lawn-care crews, to employees at refining plants – BugBand’s pleasant-scented Geraniol insect repellent vapors create an invisible shield that protects you from pests.
Suggested Use
Each Foil Package contains (2) towelettes. Open the foil package at the notched area at top. Unfold the towelette and wipe the Geraniol insect repelling lotion directly onto the skin. The towelettes may also be used on clothing adjacent to the area treated. Apply around hands, legs, neck and face, or any other exposed skin areas. The towelettes can be refolded and inserted into their foil pouch for future use. As long as there is moisture on the towelette, it can be reused. May stain delicate fabrics. Pretest inconspicuous area.
Warnings
May cause skin irritation in rare cases. If irritation occurs, wash with mild soap and water. If irritation continues, contact a physician.
Ingredients
Active ingredients (24.7%): Geraniol (20.00%), Rosemary (0.8%), Mint (0.9%), Geranium Oil (0.1%), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (0.9%), Soybean Oil (2.0%)
Other Ingredients (75.3%): Vegetable Oil, Water
About Bug Band
THE COMPANY, BASED IN CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, WAS FORMED IN 1990 BY DAN RITTER AS A MANUFACTURER OF ODOR-CONTROL PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MARKETS. WITH ITS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING ODOR-CONTROL PRODUCTS, EES, INC., PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, WHICH WAS UNDERTAKING A LONG-TERM STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GERANIOL AS AN INSECT REPELLENT. EES IS NOW THE EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF PRODUCTS USING THE PATENTED TECHNOLOGY UNDER THE BUGBAND BRAND.
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Average Customer Rating:
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By Judith
( Palm Harbor,
FL)
6/7/2011 10:19:21 PM
I recommend this product!
These are great to carry with you and if you happen to be out past dark, they are handy. Keeps bugs away. My grandson is allergic to bug bites, but with Bug Bands, we haven't had a bite.
By Charlotte
( Clyde,
NC)
9/3/2012 8:40:02 AM
I recommend this product!
These are great! The Bug Band products are very good for mosquitoes and other insects. And no DEET!!!
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