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Bug·Bane
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Bug·Bane balm
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Balm Stick
⚡ Small-Batch · Wildcrafted · Field-Tested

What it does

Bug·Bane is a botanical insect defense formulated from the most repellent compounds nature produces — no DEET, no synthetic pyrethroids, nothing that doesn't belong in a forest. Catnip nepetalactone, oil of lemon eucalyptus PMD, geraniol, and citronella — the four compounds with the most rigorous scientific evidence for broad-spectrum insect repellency — locked into a beeswax carrier that dramatically slows evaporation and extends protection from 30 minutes to 2–3 hours.

Mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas. Field, trail, yard, or campsite. Available as a precision balm stick for pocket carry, or a 2 oz amber glass spray for full-coverage application.

🕯️ Balm Stick — why choose this
  • Beeswax base dramatically slows volatile evaporation — 2–3 hr protection vs 30 min spray
  • No spill, no mess, no TSA issues — fits any pocket or pack
  • Apply directly to skin with zero waste
  • Works in wind — spray disperses, balm stays put
Key Features
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Repels Mosquitoes
Nepetalactone + OLE PMD — 10× more effective than DEET at equal concentration
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Deters Ticks & Fleas
Geraniol and pennyroyal disrupt tick olfaction — EPA-registered compounds
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Extended Protection
Beeswax locks volatile oils — balm lasts 2–3× longer than spray alone
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Zero Synthetics
No DEET, no permethrin — safe for children, pets, and pollinators nearby
10×
vs DEET (catnip study)
2–3 hr
Balm protection window
4
EPA-evidenced actives

What's in it

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Catnip EO Nepeta cataria
Nepetalactone — Iowa State: 10× vs DEET
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Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus PMD Refined
CDC & EPA endorsed — only plant-based tick & mosquito endorsement
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Geraniol Rose Geranium
Broad-spectrum — mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, flies
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Citronella EO Cymbopogon nardus
Masks CO₂ host-scent cues · EPA-registered
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Neem Oil Cold-Pressed
96% protection vs Anopheles at 2% in trials
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Wormwood EO Artemisia absinthium
Broadest natural repellent spectrum documented
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Lavender EO Organic
Linalool — repels moths, fleas, flies · skin-safe
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Raw Beeswax Unbleached
Balm carrier — slows evaporation 2–3× · balm only
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Jojoba Oil Liquid Wax
Skin-identical carrier · non-comedogenic · both formats
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Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free
Spray base · fast-dry · preserves compounds · spray only

All essential oils are organic or naturally wildcrafted. No synthetic fixatives, no alcohol solvents in balm form.

How to use
01 Balm: Apply directly to exposed skin — wrists, neck, ankles, behind ears. Reapply every 2–3 hours in heavy insect conditions
02 Spray: Mist onto skin and clothing from 6 inches. Cover collar, cuffs, and hair line. Reapply after 60–90 minutes
03 For tick country: apply balm to sock tops and trouser cuffs — ticks climb, not fly
04 Patch test on inner arm first. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes. Not for children under 3