Recommend your bug spray, please!

Embracetheday

I'm like a walking buffet for bugs!  I've tried California Baby with no luck and don't know where to go next.  I used to use OFF but would like to use something more natural...any suggestions?!?!

Blackvelvet

All terrain herbal armor natural insect repellent it works but you do have to reapply every 2 hours

 

claudiaudia

Not sure if it makes a difference or not, but Off! makes a botanicals variety of their sprays.

I can't find much about Muskol being eco friendly (which would lead one to assume that it absolutely is NOT), but it works really, really well.

MommyMelRN

I bought some stuff at a farmer's market this summer after listening to their spiel about it (being pregnant I wanted something natural).  When I got home I looked at the ingredients (I don't know hy I waited, I'm a big label reader) all that is in it is lavender essential oil and grain alcohol, and it works great!  When I run out, I'm going to try to make my own  

Gilene2011

I use the CJ's bug banisher and love it.  It smells a little strong when you first put it on though.

meg1974

Vanilla works, but you have to reapply it often.

oswansongo

MommyMelRN:

I bought some stuff at a farmer's market this summer after listening to their spiel about it (being pregnant I wanted something natural).  When I got home I looked at the ingredients (I don't know hy I waited, I'm a big label reader) all that is in it is lavender essential oil and grain alcohol, and it works great!  When I run out, I'm going to try to make my own  

If memory serves me, aren't you supposed to avoid using lavender (especially the essential oil, though it has been diluted some) while pregnant ??

Though, I use this and works quite well. If you make your own, just be careful what brand of alcohol you use, hah. 

mentalmel

We use Outback Jack and like it !!
The smell isn't the best, but it's not gross either. :P
I just found we had to reapply every couple hours or so. Depending on how bad the bugs were.