Green Ban Insect Repellent By Tina Lehman on - Updated Sep 18, 2011
A few years ago I went to Alaska in June to work on a research project. We were using samplers that are very sensitive and will sample any chemical in the air, including insect repellent. Now June in Alaska is mosquito season, and if you venture into the wilderness without protection you will risk exsanguination.
I found an herbal insect repellent made by Green Ban to take with me on my trip. It contains no DEET and only natural ingredients such as citronella (10%), peppermint, tea tree, and calendula oils. It has a feel similar to an oil but thicker and not as greasy. It is not sticky and goes on clear. It has a very pleasant odor, unlike most mosquito repellents.
Now, I have to say that Green Ban did little to ward off the millions of mosquitoes that tried to bite me. But then again, there were literally millions of them and it is likely that anything would have helped. So, if you are going to the Alaskan wilderness in the summertime, you may want to opt for a DEET-containing repellent.
On the other hand, this has worked well here in the lower 48 states. Because it contains no DEET I feel perfectly safe using it on my children. So, if your needs are normal summertime mosquito-bite control, this is a great product.
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Green Ban Double Strength Insect Repellent Purchased at: Natural food store Price: 6.65
I like the idea of a more natural insect repellent, however in your situation in Alaska it is too bad that you couldn't have used anything more potent.
Love the idea of no chemicals. I would love to go to Alaska but will have to remember to avoid June!
You said what I was looking for-this has no DEET! I need to check into this for the summer months!
ah, yessssss, exsanguination ala Anapheles... try Minnesota in July also. I haven't tried this brand, but I like no DEET.
All natural I like that, thanks for sharing will be looking for this product.
I hate mosquitos and the smell of DEET sets off an asthma attack for me. I will have to give this product a try.
We have about 8 months here that is mosquito season. I need to look for this.
I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work that well here on the North Shore of Kauai (vacation) either, but I sure like the sound of the ingredients for at-home summer use.
I've heard the mosquito bloom in Alaska is horrible beyond belief. That they are the size of your head! I'm glad you had this.
We are home to millions of mosquitos also (Minnesota) its a joke that its our state bird! LOL I hate putting on DEET insect repellent, I wonder if this stuff would work well for us? I think I will try it. We are trying hard to buy chemical free items.