FAQ
Bug Bam Natural Mosquito Repellent Products
• What is Bug Bam made of?
All Bug Bam repelling products are made of EPA exempt, FDA approved, 100% natural food-grade essential oils impregnated into a band, grid or tag made of an EPA exempt and FDA approved material called 'TPE'. Even the color we use is FDA food grade!
TPE is actually a 'synthetic latex' and was developed as an alternative to natural latex due to the high number of allergy sufferers allergic to natural latex.
Both natural and synthetic latex rubbers are more generally referred to as elastomers , and the type of synthetic latex rubber that we use is called a thermoplastic elastomer. Latex rubber (natural or synthetic) is on the Minimum risk FIFRA Section 25(b) inert ingredients list .
• Is DEET really that dangerous?
In short - YES, people have been documented as dying from using DEET (chemical name N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, former nomenclature N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide-), mainly children. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has documented many cases of DEET users experiencing fainting, nausea, vomiting, headaches and seizures! Only use DEET as a last resort and if this is the case, a 50% concentration will suffice as there is no added benefit to higher concentrations; just increased risk of an adverse reaction. DEET ‘melts’ plastics and synthetic fibres, so it is not good for your skin. Indeed, there are numerous instances of skin scarring when using this neuro toxin especially for women and children over prolonged periods.
DEET should never be used on children as their DNA is more susceptible to mutation whilst growing and their skin is more sensitive.
In a test on pregnant women using DEET in their second and third trimesters, DEET was found in 8% of cord blood samples, indicating that it crossed the placenta
Many holidaymakers mistakenly attribute DEET poisoning symptoms for those of food poisoning!
• How does the Bug Bam wrisband compare to other repelling wristbands?
When comparing other 'repellent' wristbands with Bug Bam, here is what to consider:
1) Bug Bam is the ONLY wristband product on the market using a 100%, all natural proprietary formula created by the company's founder, Joseph Symond.
2) Bug Bam is the ONLY repelling wristband with both scientific and real world data supporting its effectiveness. No other brand of repelling wristband can provide solid scientific evidence of actually being effective.
3) Bug Bam is rapidly becoming the most trusted global brand in natural repellents. Other wristbands have no brand support, no reputation, and almost all are sourced from the same 'non-name' factories in China and custom branded. Bug Bam has it's own factories with it's own workers and all they do is Bug Bam!
4) The bottom line is Bug Bam is the original and it WORKS, where all other wristbands are just cheap imitations.
5) Don't risk cheap imitations when your health and safety are at stake. Go for something proven to work. Go for Bug Bam!
• How does Bug Bam work?
Bug Bam products work by emitting an ‘aura’ of all natural, plant-based essential oils. This scent masks the odors we humans emit that attract insects effectively making you smell like a plant and invisible to biting bugs!
how it works >>.
• Is Bug Bam safe?
Absolutely! Bug Bam products use only EPA exempt, FDA GRAS approved ingredients and FDA compliant materials. What this means is that our products are considered non-toxic and ‘food-grade’. Bug Bam has also been tested ‘non-irritant’ to the eyes and skin. Our products release a strong (but pleasant) scent which is used to keep insects at bay. If you have severe allergies to the fragrance of essential oils, consult your MD first.
• How long does Bug Bam last?
Bug Bam products will work as long as the scent continues to be strong. In most cases this will be up to 100 hours. The warmer the weather, the shorter the lifespan and the cooler the weather the longer the lifespan. Scent is released faster in heat. Storing the product in its re-sealable pack when not in use will extend the lifespan. The shelf life is 2-years if stored in a cool, dry place.
• Is Bug Bam suitable for hunting? Especially animals that detect human or unusual scents?
Absolutely! Think about it. So far you've been using a man-made synthetic repellent ,or a heated pad of chemical repellent in an effort to both keep away the bugs and 'hope' your intended prey doesn't catch a whiff of it. But what is more likely to happen, is your target will pick up the 'unusual' synthetic scent and take off running. Remember, the animals you hunt live in the wilderness, with the scent of myriad trees, plants, bushes, flowers and the like surrounding them. And when it comes to smell, they're smart! Don't you think a chemical scent/odor/vapor is going to ring some alarm bells?? Bug Bam contains ONLY all natural plant scents that are strong enough to mask human scent from the incredible receptors of a Mosquito, and therefore strong enough to mask your scent from larger animals.
• Will Bug Bam work for me?
Like any other repellent on the market, Bug Bam will work for 95% of users. This is the industry statistic for repellents (even those with DEET). The 5% accounts for people who have a body chemistry that makes them irresistible to bugs no matter what repellent they try.If you're one who finds that even DEET won't work for you, then Bug Bam probably won't help.
• What if Bug Bam DOES work for me, but the Mosquitoes are particularly bad at times?
If you happen to be in an area that often has a heavy mosquito presence, try using 2 x wristbands or 2 x Grids instead of one. This generally does the trick. Just like applying more spray, but safer, cleaner and better for the environment!
• How do I recycle my used Bug Bam product?
Bug Bam has an incentive-driven recycling program specifically designed to encourage our customers to return their used products back to us.
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• A bit about Mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are insects which make up the family Culicidae. They have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body, and long legs. The females of most mosquito species suck blood from other animals, which has made them the most deadly disease vectors known to man, killing millions of people over thousands of years and continuing to kill millions per year by the spread of diseases.
Length varies but is rarely greater than 16 mm (0.6 inch), and weight up to 2.5 mg (0.04 grain). A mosquito can fly for 1 to 4 hours continuously at up to 1–2 km/h travelling up to 10 km in a night. Most species are nocturnal or crepuscular (dawn or evening) feeders. During the heat of the day most mosquitoes rest in a cool place and wait for the evenings. They may still bite if disturbed.
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