Review & Giveaway: Insect Shield

– Keep windows and door screens in good condition.

– Replace porch lights with yellow light bulbs. They attract fewer insects.

– Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so empty all water from old tires, cans and jars,

buckets, drums, plastic wading pools, toys, and other containers.

– Clean clogged gutters.

– Remove the rim from potted plants and replace water in plant/flower vases weekly.

– Replenish pet-watering dishes daily and rinse birdbaths weekly.

– Fill tree holes and depressions left by fallen trees with dirt or sand.

– Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito fish or use larvicide “doughnuts.”

– Do not place grass clippings or blow leaves into drainage ditches or storm drains. This

will block the flow of water and allow mosquito breeding near the home.

Insect Shield offers excellent personal protection from insects with their line of clothing (and gear) which repels a variety of insects including mosquitoes and ticks that can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Malaria, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Fever. The protection is invisible, odorless and long-lasting. (through 70 washings).

Unlike traditional topical repellents Insect Shield products cannot be misused or over-applied. Insect Shield technology is EPA-registered, can be worn or used by infants, children of all ages, and women who are pregnant or nursing.

I was particularly interested in that last fact- “can be worn or used by infants, children of all ages, and women who are pregnant or nursing” considering for the past four years I have pretty much either been pregnant or nursing and have had infants and children who need protection.  In the past I haven’t been quite sure what is safe and have just stayed inside if the bugs were bad.  Now I know that I have a better option!

Insect Shield provided us with some bandannas to try out.  I took them with us when we went camping a few weeks ago.  Strangest thing though- even before we could try the bandannas, I didn’t notice any mosquitoes at all.  I’m not sure if it was because we were near the ocean or if the weather had anything to do with it but it made it difficult to tell if the bandannas were actually working or not.  Based on the information I have been provided, I’m pretty confidant that it does actually work and it’s most certainly worth a try!  Insect Shield’s clothing is reasonably priced and there are pieces for the whole family.

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Insect Shield provided us with the free product and information for this review however, all opinions expressed are our own. We were not compensated in any other way for this review. See Mommies With Cents disclosure policy for more details.

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