Whether you fish, hunt, hike, garden or just spend time at the local park picnicking, you will always have those biting bugs flying over your head. Millions of Americans each year reach for their can of bug repellant which contains the chemical named DEET. For years we have sprayed our bodies with this chemical which was deemed save. Previous studies were done on the short terms effects of DEET, not the long term. The effects of DEET don’t usually appear right away. Sometimes they can take months or even years. Besides headaches, fatigue, and nausea, DEET toxicity can result in tremors, muscle

spasms, seizure, and coma. 

The chemical has shown to have a destructive effect on animal and water sources. It’s estimated that over seventy-five percent of the world’s water sources are contaminated with DEET. Everyday, animals, plants, and humans drink this water, consuming more and more of this chemical. Below is a informative article on the cautions that should be taken when using products that contain DEET.

Use Caution When Using Deet - Source Duke University Medical Center News Office

There is a safe and effective way to protect your family from biting insects while you enjoy the great outdoors.   TerraShield(TM) is an all-natural, super-concentrated insect repellent formulated with a proprietary blend of 15 Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade(TM) essential oils that have been scientifically shown to repel insects more effectively than other synthetic insect repellents. Just a small amount of super-concentrated TerraShield will provide powerful coverage and lasts up to 6 hours per application. TerraShield smells great and can be used safely by everyone in the family without worry.

TerraShield contains the natural oil from the Citronelle plant.  Citronelle has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent.  Citronelle is the only natural compound recognized by the Government to be used to ward off biting insects such as mosquitoes, black flies, fleas, and ticks.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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