Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Summer Splash! Bug Band Natural Insect Repellent Review & Giveaway

There is only thing that I hate about summer. The torrents of mosquitoes that seem to plague me everywhere I go. I feel like their are swarms of them surrounding me every time I step out my door.  My poor kids get covered in itchy bites and than scratch them until they bleed. I have used lots of different insect repellents to try to keep them away, but recently I came across one that is different than the rest. BugBand is a DEET free insect repellent that works great and is a healthier alternative that is safe for the whole family.

For my review, I received the BugBand. As its name implies, it is an actual band that you can wear around your wrist, just like a bracelet. There is no sticky spray. No harsh odors. Nothing but this simple bracelet you wear on your arm. And it works great. My son wore it outside to soccer practice, playing at the park, and even while he was fishing, and didn't have one mosquito bite to show for it. The band is water resistant, and one lasts for up to 120 hours. They come in a variety of fun colors kids will love.  In addition to mosquitos, it also repels flies, knats, fleas and more. They are a simple and natural way to keep your kids itch free. Just one band will last all summer long, and you won't have to worry about reapplying.

In addition to the band, I also got to try a few of the BugBand towelettes with repelling lotion. These were great for my toddler, because she won't keep the band on her arm. Because the BugBand products are DEET free and all natural, it is safe young children. It goes on smooth, without leaving behind any greasy residues and does not have strong odor. These little packetts can be used more than once, and are great when you are on the go.

If you would like to learn more about BugBand and the full line of products they offer, you can check out their website. They have bands, towelettes, pump sprays, diffusers and more. For more ideas on how to use these great products, be sure to visit Rita's review at One2Try.   Don't let insects bug you this summer. Get yourself a BugBand today.

One lucky winner is going to receive a few BugBand  products to try for themselves. To enter, just visit BugBand and tell me something you learned. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama & BugBand(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
7) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
8) Follow my author blog on friend connect, twitter, or  face book (one entry each)
9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Enter Rita's BugBand Giveaway at One2Try
11) Become a fan of BugBand on face book

This giveaway will end at midnight on 6/28/11 and is open to the continental US only. Only one set of entries per person/address/IP address is allowed.  The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to BugBand  for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

194 comments:

dfraley3 said...

I learned they have a product for bed bugs which I think would be great if you travel and want protection in motels etc.
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dfraley3 said...

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tracy said...

I entered at Rita's bugband give away!

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tracy said...

glow in the dark wristbands... wouldn't that be fun!

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Kari said...

I learnted that some deet products have been found to be flammable! Yikes!!

Kari said...

Im an email subscriber

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Linda Kish said...

Bug band uses geranoil which is extracted from geraniums to repel insects.

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Suburban prep said...

I learned Geraniol insect repellent vapors create an invisible shield. It is safe for children and pets, and can be used around food

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Suburban prep said...

I entered at One 2 Try

Anonymous said...

Learned that they are deet free and have a product for bed bugs, good for travel.
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Fawn said...

I learned that the wristband works even if you perspire or get wet.
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AmberFaith said...

I learned that some deet products have been found to be flammable.

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dfraley3 said...

Daily tweet 6-15
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Anonymous said...

I learned that their insect repellant is safe for kids and pets. Awesome!

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holly said...

I learned the company is based in Georgia.
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deb c said...

I learned the company, based in Cartersville, Georgia, was formed in 1990k
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lolamichele said...

I was just reading about the stuff you sprinkle around the yard. how wonderful. bugs love me. we could really use this.

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dfraley3 said...

Daily tweet 6-16
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Anonymous said...

I learned that their is a store in my town that sells Bug Band products and that there also sold at Target and Bass Pro Shops. altern147 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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Misusedinnocence said...

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Anonymous said...

I learned that The BugBand products are safe to use on people or with equipment and do not have the flammability issue.

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dfraley3 said...

daily tweet 6-17
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An Apel a Day said...

I learned that they sell: BugBand 2-Pak Towelettes
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Teresa said...

The Bug Band is DEET free.
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dfraley3 said...

daily tweet June 18
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Teresa said...

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dfraley3 said...

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Retro ReDesign said...

I learned that the product is DEET Free - which makes it safe for kids.

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dfraley3 said...

daily tweet June 20
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Unknown said...

LOL - I learned that this company started out as a manufacturer of odor-control products and their first product was urinal screens - Eww!
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Teresa said...

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dfraley3 said...

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Teresa said...

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Shannon said...

I learned that the distributor of bugband, EES, Inc., partnered with the University of Florida, Gainesville, which was undertaking a long-term study on the effectiveness of Geraniol as an insect repellent

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dfraley3 said...

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darlanpaulsmamma said...

i learned that univ. of florida have a machine called an olefactometer that duplicated human skin and gaseous conditions that attract biting insects - very interesting
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dfraley3 said...

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itsme said...

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Mel said...

I learned that the company, based in Cartersville, Georgia, was formed in 1990 by Dan Ritter as a manufacturer of odor-control products for industrial and institutional markets.
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dfraley3 said...

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Lmbrunken said...

Very scary... I never knew some deet products were flamable.

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DEET is a synthetic, manufactured chemical that is also known to repel insects. When formulated with any ingredient, even tap water, it is required to be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a pesticide. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network reports that DEET does not readily degrade in the environment and has a moderate potential to move through soil and into groundwater. It is slightly toxic to fish, birds and aquatic invertebrates.

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The company, based in Cartersville, Georgia, was formed in 1990 by Dan Ritter as a manufacturer of odor-control products for industrial and institutional markets.

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They have a spray on product.
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