Kick Mosquitoes Down a Notch This Summer

Author photo Written by Deb Hiett
Published on April 9th, 2008
9 Comments
Posted in Feelgood Style, Reviews

Bug Bam wristbandsFor those of us who hate the thought of slathering on dangerous chemicals like DEET just to enjoy a summer picnic without mosquito bites, there is good news!

Bug Bam has created these fantastic wristbands that resemble “cause” bracelets and are amazingly effective in repelling mosquitoes. All-natural (made with plant oils), DEET-free, and 100% recyclable, these wristbands are waterproof, sweat-proof, and last up to 100 hours.

You can even put them on the chair legs as you sit down to enjoy your outdoor barbeque feast. They have a citron-y fragrance, but you don’t smell like you’ve been dipped in citronella wax. For just a few bucks, Bug Bam can help you can stay safe, stylin’, and most importantly, unbitten.

Bug Bam wristbands are available in kid-size at LeapsandBounds, and adult-size at Wal-Mart and BJs’ stores. More info at BugBam.com.

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9 Comments

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    Debbie said on April 10th, 2008 at 9:51 am

    Was wondering if these are available in South Africa or if they will be available here any time soon?

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    Paul Smith said on April 10th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    Dang, what a great way to keep them at bay! As a survivor of West Nile Virus, I’m all too happy to keep mosquitos from taking a bite. Thanks.

  3. 3
    Joseph said on April 10th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    Unfortunately Bug Bam products are not available in South Africa as yet. Hopefully we will have a Distributor in SA in the near future though.
    Thanks for your interest and we look forward to having you as a customer soon!
    Cheers
    Joseph Symond
    Bug Bam Inventor

  4. 4
    elma said on April 10th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    cool! do they by any chance repel ticks too?

  5. 5
    Laura said on April 10th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    I think mosquitoes and other flying insects are atracted by different smells than ticks, so probably not, but I’m not sure.

  6. 6
    Skye said on April 10th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    I wonder how many I would have to wear to be outside in July in Austin, TX? Can I buy in bulk?

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    Author photo Deb Hiett said on April 11th, 2008 at 11:39 am

    Hi Skye — Having grown up in the South, I know exactly what you mean! But these wristbands have been tested in the rain forests and wilds of Australia, so I’ll bet one would do ya (well, one at a time at least!).

    I did check on buying a box at a time and Amazon sells them by the box (12 wristbands):
    http://tinyurl.com/4s6apn

    They sell kids’ size by the box on Amazon, too.

    Thanks!

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    Jessa said on April 15th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    So great!!

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