IS IT SAFE FOR PETS? Cedarwood oil is toxic for some dogs. The ‘Furry Friend Friendly’ version of the product that does not have the cedarwood or patchouli oils for dogs specifically.
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To test: on the skin on the inside of the elbow to see if there is any reaction. IS IT SAFE FOR KIDS? I selected the ingredients for safety first and then effectiveness. It would also permanently damage the seal, and cause the bottle to leak afterward. > We HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST putting the bottle in your checked baggage << We have found that a product called ShoutItOut works well, as well as full strength SimpleGreen.ĬAUTION ABOUT AIR TRAVEL:The bottle, cap and cap seal will work at keeping the formula in the bottle when at normal air pressure in an airplane cabin (where we sit). (I do spray my baseball cap when the bugs are out in force.) A strong, citrus oil based "de-greaser" may assist in removing 'Skeeter Skidaddler from fabrics. To test, apply a small amount to hidden portion of the fabric. 'Skeeter Skidaddler is 100% natural plant oils. Some fabrics may be stained by directly spraying on the fabric. Sometimes they walk off :-)ĬAUTION ABOUT CLOTHING: We do not recommend spraying on clothing. The cost is about 8-12¢ per application that provides 4, 6 or more hours of protection. There are between 75 and 100 applications per bottle, which equals 300-400 hours of protection (or more). HOW LONG WILL A BOTTLE LAST? I have folks who regularly use this product for themselves and their families and the 80 ml bottle lasts all summer and into the following year. Replace towelette into baggie and fresh with 'Skeeter Skidaddler® as needed.Ĥ) Wet Wipes are now available, too! (March 2014) Do not spray on directly as this will leave oil spots.ģ) You can also make a 'wipe' by folding up a paper towel, placing in a baggie, apply 10-12 squirts from bottle onto towel. Apply a bit more if needed.Ģ) If you wish you may apply this to a cloth, apply to cuffs just as you would to the skin. Yet I have seen it listed on one other repellent product.ġ) Squirt 2 to 4 full squirts into the palm of the hand, rub together, then pat or rub on exposed areas. The atlanticus type of cedarwood is considered an abortive and unsafe for women who are pregnant. The type of Cedarwood oil I use (virginias) is considered safe. Some are now using vanillin, which may be an allergen for some people. I avoided using these oils: Pennyroyal, rosemary, thyme and wormwood because they are not good for pregnant or lactating women and infants. These oils are extracted from plant material. IS IT AN ALL NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT ? Here is the list of the ingredients of the original version: Cedarwood, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemongrass, patchouli and sunflower oil (original formula). I encourage you to ALWAYS do physical inspection after being outdoors, regardless of what product you use.) I feel very strongly about not making claims since we can't guarantee immunity from ticks. Only a good, old fashioned smokey wood fire would keep these beasts down. In that case none of the products worked. In that case three sportsmen had on three different products (of which two were standard chemically based products and the other was 'Skeeter Skidaddler®). The one instance I have heard of it not working was when black flies were in a feeding frenzy (thousands of black flies searching for a blood meal). In most instances black flies are well deterred by 'Skeeter Skidaddler®. *** See further down for information about using the product in hot and humid situations where sweat and rain predominate. Marten, Haiti, Amazon Jungle, Bali and Vietnam. HOW WELL DOES IT WORK? 'Skeeter Skidaddler ® is effective against all the flying, biting insects here in Maine of which I am aware. Places used with success: Maine North Woods and Lakes, Washington County and Coastal Maine, Martha's Vineyard, Minnesota Boundry Waters, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Upper Peninsula Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa, California, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, St.SKEETER SKEDADDLE FULL
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