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
