It seems that when you’re enjoying the most delectable meal, right as the sun is setting over the lake, a swarm of black flies or mosquitoes decide to join the dinner party and wreak havoc on your fun. When citronella candles and tiki torches don’t cut it, it’s time to get out the bug spray. You’ve probably read about the powerful chemical DEET that is found in most bug sprays. When repellent with DEET is sprayed onto the

skin, it’s absorbed and eventually enters the bloodstream. With longterm use, DEET can cause insomnia and mood changes and other nasty side effects. According to the EPA, if used as directed, bug sprays containing DEET are not harmful to us, although longterm exposure can be . Rather than put your health at risk with DEET-filled sprays, here are some nontoxic options that are just as effective.

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Natural Ways to Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes