Repell-em Blog

If you have a bad fly or wasp problem around your trash can you can probably go about correcting the problem in a couple of different ways: 1) You could go and an buy a roll of your usual paper thin grocery store variety garbage bag and spray them with  a can of some type of aerosol bug repellent  2) You could correct the problem with on simple click of your mouse button and order a Repell-em garbage bags.

Now both of these suggestions will probably work (although the first option will take more time and the repellent may not even do the trick), but if you are like me I’m not too keen on the idea of aerosol cans with their chemicals that may or may not cause harm to my health. Below are just some of the ingredients found in two of today’s most popular spray on bug repellents, along with their warnings:

Raid Ingredients:Piperonyl butoxide,Propane,Isobutane,Butane,N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (MGK 264),Pyrethrins,Sodium nitrite,Tetramethrin,d-Methoprene,Inert ingredients (unspecified)

Raid Warning Label:STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. STORAGE. Store in original container. Place in a cool dry locked storage area. DANGER. Do not reuse carton. Wrap container securely and put in trash collection. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. CAUTION: Harmful if absorbed through skin, eyes and clothing. Do not remain in enclosed areas after use. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and after treating pets. Ventilate enclosed areas before returning. Avoid contamination of food and foodstuffs. Cover and turn off fish aquariums. When spraying rooms, rugs, carpets remove plants, pets and birds. STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If on skin: remove with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical advise. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contents under pressure. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130 o F may cause bursting.

OFF! Repellent ingredients:

Active Ingredients: N,n-diethyl-meta-toluamide (4.7%), Related Isomers (0.25%)
Inactive Ingredients: Inert Ingredient (95%), Ethyl Alcohol, N,n-diethyl-toluamide, Fragrance, Aloe

OFF! Warnings:

Precautionary Statements:  Hazards to Humans - Caution:  Causes eye irritation.  Avoid contact with eyes and lips.  Use sparingly on small children.  Do not allow use by small children without close adult supervision.  Do not apply to excessively sunburned or damaged skin.  May cause skin reaction in rare cases.

I think one of those chemicals above is the scientific name for Deet a common repellent used today that may or may not cause serious health problems, depending on who you talk to. As far as the rest I have no clue what ISOBUTANE or PYRETHRIN are I just know I’d rather not let my one year old around them. Below is a list of ingredients found in Repell-em:

• Peppermint Oil
• Citronella Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Clove Oil
• Geranium Oil
• Lemon Oil
• Mineral Oil
• Apple Pomace

I know what you’re think, I thought the same thing the first time I read the repellent ingredients in Repell-em bags. “Lemon Oil? Apple Pomace? Peppermint? Those are natural ingredients. Where are the harsh chemicals?” That’s the great thing about Repell-em bags; the repellent is made of all natural active ingredients!!! Now let’s find out what warnings the Repell-em label includes….oh wait there aren’t any warnings that relate to the repellent. Simply this:

“All ingredients in Repell-me garbage bags are registered for use either as food additives or in perfumes and are considered non-toxic by the EPA”

Amazing!!! Not only are these bags great at ridding your camp ground or trash area of harmful pest, but unlike those other guys they are made from all natural products so you don’t have to worry about exposure to dangerous chemicals!!! If you ask me the only real question that remains is why are you still reading this? GO NOW AND ORDER YOUR SET OF REPELL-EM BAGS TODAY 

Buy Repell-em Garbage Bags and keep the animals away!

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