Way back in May, I did a review of Buzz Guard by Earth Heart Inc.
Click Here if you missed my blog post review.
The Buzz Guard has been my buzzzing guard during my walks/hikes.
Golden LOVE it because it works.
One of Buzz Guard ingredient is Neem Seed Oil.
Why is Neem Seed Oil used as a Natural Insect Repellent?
Here’s an article written by Vicki Rae Thorne,
master herbalist, certified aromatherapist,
maker of Buzz Guard and founder of Earth Heart Inc.
Outdoor pests can cause a variety of dangerous illnesses and problems, making protection a vital part of your family’s care. Insect repellents work by masking the human scent or mimicking a scent that insects typically avoid, and are helpful in preventing and controlling insect-borne diseases, such as malaria, West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
Because insect repellents are applied directly to clothing, skin or fur, controversy over the safety of commercial insecticides, particularly those containing DEET, has led to increasing development of natural insect repellents.
Claims abound that natural insect repellants don’t work, but according to reports issued by the Center for Disease Control, certain natural substances, such as essential oil of lemon eucalyptus, have been shown to be as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes.
Neem seed oil has been gaining popularity as a natural insect repellent for use on the body and in the garden. The oil is pressed from the fruits and seeds of Azadirachta indica, an evergreen tree native to India, where it has been traditionally used in remedies for a wide variety of skin problems. Neem at just one or two percent of the total product is also an effective insect repellent. Although neem has a strong scent that some people find disagreeable, it masks the scent of the wearer and can prevent insects from landing.
Unlike commercial insecticides that indiscriminately kill insects, neem oil only affects insects that chew or suck. When neem is ingested, it disrupts the insect’s normal functions. Some forget to eat, fly or lay eggs, or they may lay eggs that are sterile. Without food or larvae, the insects will die, leaving insect populations diminished.
This is good news for gardeners, too. Since beneficial insects don’t eat the plants, they are unaffected by neem, unless they are smothered during application of the spray. Plants will continue to be protected even if the spray is washed off by rain or watering systems, because the neem residue will be absorbed along with other nutrients in the soil.
Natural insect repellents such as neem can be a safe and effective alternative to commercial pesticides. The reality is that insect-borne diseases can be a serious health risk to people, animals and plants. Families may need to stock a variety of products, including chemical spot on treatments, that fit different situations and personal comfort zones – or stay indoors for a few days until the swarms have passed.
The full list of ingredients in Buzz Guard are
water, polysorbate 20; neem seed oil; pure essential oils of citronella, fir, geranium, rosewood, basil and myrrh; potassium sorbate.
Earth Heart™ Inc. is offering a “Last Hurrah of Summer – Doggie Style” to readers of Sugar the Golden Retriever Dog Blog –
a buy one get one free purchase of Earth Heart products to help your dog relax and have more fun.
a buy one get one free purchase of Earth Heart products to help your dog relax and have more fun.
Enter the Code “HURRAH SUGAR” in ‘special instructions’ or ‘note to seller’ at checkout to receive a second product FREE with your order of either Travel Calm or Buzz Guard. If you don’t specify which product you’d like to receive for FREE, one will be selected for you.
This code is good for one-time use with a single purchase between August 20th and 28th, 2011.
How COOL my own coupon code … special for my blog readers.
Both you and your dog will not regret it.
Lots of Golden Woofs
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Sounds like some really good stuff! Will check the site out!
Grrreat Info. Sugar!! THANKS
that is pretty cool to have your own coupon!
Happy Weekend,
tula
Thanks for sharing, Sugar!
Licks,
Ruthie
These look like excellent products, Sugar, and thanks for sharing both your information and the owners' Parental Unit is always looking for more natural ways to help me be my fittest self!
That sure was nice of you to share Sugar!
woos, Tessa
We'll have to check this out for my next camping trip!
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
That is some very good advice!!
Hi Sugar, you'll no doubt remember that we were the winners when you gave this away–We LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! It works great on the dogs and oh, me too!!
Wooohooo! Just placed an order (thanks for the coupon code!!)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Woofs & hugs <3,
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
I'll have to check out that website!
That looks like great stuff Sugar! It's pretty cool you have your own coupon code!
We will definitely be checking out the website, Sugar. Thank you!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
You sure look happy in the last picture! Love the crossed paws
wow, sugar, your very own coupon code. how cool. I'll have my mom check that website out. thanks for the info
Sounds like good stuff. I have tried reducing using non-natural stuff with my guys, but without much success in regards to fleas and ticks. First I used bug off garlic and even while on a large dose Norbert got a tick and tested positive for lyme. Anyway, then we tried an herbal spray but Zira got fleas. Now I have them on frontline during the summer and fall. Do you still use frontline with Sugar? It may be that NJ is just really flea and tick infested
Just popping by to say HI! Sorry we haven't been around lately. Alien is lost in some caves or something. I don't know.
Hugs,
Sugaw
What a gweat item
this can weally help all of us thank you! you aways have ouw bestest intewest at heawt,
You awe a twoo sweet goledn
smoochie kisses
ASTA
Oh, I'm going to check this now! Great recommendation & thanks for the checkout code!
Hi Sugar!!
Mommy is doing a special post about The Back to School Bash and everybody that is doing something. Hopefully it will be ready tomorrow night so come over and check it out.
{{{huggies}}}….Mona & Weenie
PS…much later tomorrow night
That sounds like some great stuff, Miss Sugar! We think the Canine Calm sounds great too! Thanks for telling us about them and for the coupon code, it's a super offer!
Luvs,
Jackie
That is pretty cool! We don't see their products up here in Canada, but our bug spray has neem ed oil in it and it works great!
Miss Sugar, we wanted to let you know that we ordered a Buzz Guard and a Canine Calm. We can't wait to get them! Thanks for letting us know about them!
Luvs,
Jackie