About Today: Do Natural Insect Repellents Work?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I will freely admit to thinking that "all natural" automatically means "better." This, despite the fact that I am fully aware that many all-natural things -- cyanide, for example -- are no better than their chemical-y counterparts. Now that it's fully bug season, should we invest in natural repellent? Do Natural Insect Repellants Work? First of all, insect repellents need to work. I once tried a natural bug spray that worked just as well as swearing at mosquitoes and waving my hands around. Which is to say, not at all. Essential Oils as Natural Insect Repellents How to Make Natural Insect Repellent See More About:  natural insect repellents  insect repellents  natural skin care Natural Insect Repellents and Strategies That Work Something that definitely works: Adopting non-chemical strategies in addition to whatever sprays you use. Wearing light colors, skipping the floral perfume, standing next to me -- all good ideas. Which Natural Mosquito Repellents Work Best? How To Apply Insect Repellent on Your Kids See More About:  insect repellents  natural remedies  mosquitoes Which Is Better: Chemical or Natural Insect Repellents? Since my bad experience with natural repellents, I've tried others that have worked, as well as a few less natural alternatives that also did the trick. 10 Ways to Know Greenwashing When You See It 6 Safe Ways to Control Pests See More About:  green bath and body products  green pest control  green yard care The Best Insect Repellents for Kids Tiny people = different insect repellent rules. Here's how to make sure your bug spray is safe for the little guys. Are Insect Repellents Safe for Kids? How Does DEET Work? See More About:  insect repellents  bug bites  itching Today Ads Mosquito Repellent Natural Repellent Natural Products Natural Pest Control Insect Repellent Featured Articles Casey Anthony Not Guilty Top 10 Musical Instruments for Beginners How to Get Your GED 8 Ways to Host a Summer Party on a Budget How to Get Along With Your Boss Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Healthcare Careers Have you been dreaming of working in the medical field? Here are a few things to consider before moving forward with your career plan. More> Medical Job Search From clarifying your goals to successfully interviewing, these six steps can help you obtain a rewarding and profitable medical career. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement