Kick Mosquitoes Down a Notch This Summer : Feelgood Style

Kick Mosquitoes Down a Notch This Summer

Written by Deb Hiett

Published on April 9th, 2008

Bug Bam wristbands For 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.

Tags: DEET-free, mosquito repellent, non-toxic, recyclable

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9 Comments

1
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.
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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
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elma said on April 10th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

cool! do they by any chance repel ticks too?
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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.
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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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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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