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Product Description
Bite blocker insect repellent 4.7 ounce spray is the most effective non-DEET repellent. This type of insect repellent is rated the No.1 DEET alternative in The New England Journal of Medicine (July 2002). Patented Bite Blocker herbal repellent repels mosquitoes, ticks and black flies longer than any other non-DEET formula, and will not irritate skin.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ruby
I love this product ... I live in the woods & to sit outside was just about impossible. Other bug spray's fragrance bothered my allergies. This product not only repels the bugs but it softens your skin. The fragrance is light & natural. Have told everyone about it. My friends love the children's version too.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I searched everywhere for a DEET free bug repellant that would be safe to use on my 1 year old. I finally found Bite Blocker online.
The product works great. It is made with all natural plant oils so it is safe for babies (obviously, you should still avoid spraying near eyes or on hands that will inevitably end up in baby's mouth). It smells a little perfume-y but not nearly as strong as other bug sprays. It isn't at all sticky.
Product comes in a spray or lotion. We have both and both work equally well. We purchased through Kokopelli's Green Market (Amazon.com vendor) and the products arrived on my doorstep within 48 hours of placing the order.
The product works great. It is made with all natural plant oils so it is safe for babies (obviously, you should still avoid spraying near eyes or on hands that will inevitably end up in baby's mouth). It smells a little perfume-y but not nearly as strong as other bug sprays. It isn't at all sticky.
Product comes in a spray or lotion. We have both and both work equally well. We purchased through Kokopelli's Green Market (Amazon.com vendor) and the products arrived on my doorstep within 48 hours of placing the order.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
My husband and I purchased this product based on data we read in the scientific literature on the effectiveness of 2% soybean oil as a repellent. It seemed almost too good to be true. When the product arrived, I took one sniff and said there was no way I could spray this on myself. It might be the germanium oil which is also in the product (but not the active ingredient). My husband thinks that it doesn't smell like much of anything at all, which perhaps accounts for the different reviews posted in various places about the smell of this product. Clearly my husband and I have different chemo-receptors in our noses! He has tried Bite Blocker on a summer evening in our backyard and found that it definitely works as a repellent. However, I don't like smelling it on him so he has put the bottle with his fishing gear and will resume using it in the spring-- well away from his wife. I would be very interested to test a 2% soybean oil product which did NOT have geranium oil in it, to see if it still has the same strange smell. If your family is like my husband and doesn't think this product smells strange at all, then I would predict that it would be a great choice, particularly for children due to its safety. I personally am not the slightest bit concerned about the safety of DEET for adults or children since it has been around and used in such large quantities for so many decades. However, the kids might be happier about being sprayed with Bite Blocker than DEET.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JoBob
I have tried every "natural" repellant on the market and this is easily the best if have used. I have tried products with a vanilla base, pepermint base, and catnip base. Most of these went away quickly because they simply didn't work. Most of the natural brands nowadays are combinations of citronella, lemon grass and eucalyptus and they are fairly common. Burt's Bees, NOW brand and others come to mind. These actually work pretty good for mosquitoes in Amarillo TX area, however they aren't very effective against aggressive biting flies around here.This product works better than others on mosquitoes(I guess we do not have the Asian Tiger) and WAY better against flies. It doesn't smell great but neither does citronella or DEET for that matter. If they smelled really good, they would probably attract bugs and would be called perfume. A word of caution: Most folks with any knowledge at all have become aware that DEET is harmful, especial for young kids whose brains are still developing. Lots of these same folks never think about the carrier chemicals used in name brand "natural" repellants. I have one from WallyWorld that has Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate and N-Octyl bichloheptene dicarboximide for carrier chemicals. It also has "inert ingredients" that aren't named. Scientists are starting to take a skeptical look at these carrier chemicals since they are not well studied, especially in combination with the myriad of active ingredients with which they are frequently combined. I prefer not to slather them over my own body and absolutely WILL NOT use them on my grand kids! Bite Blocker uses only food-grade plant-based ingredients including soybean oil and geranium oil and is rated "safest for kids" by ConsumerSearch(consumersearch.com).... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By SJ Port
Bought this for my toddlers, and it seems to work pretty well - the odd mosquito manages to get them in odd spots like inner thighs and back of neck - but no complaints and I feel better about using it than any amount of DEET. They hate the smell, so I spray it on my hands first. But hey, OFF is no can of roses either! Strangely, my husband is the one who had a reaction to it - when we use it directly on his skin it makes him a little queasy and nauseous. Sprayed on his clothing, however, and it's no problem. It could be the smell that gets to him and not the formula itself. All in all, I'm really pleased about this product and I will be using it again for the whole family.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mauryne
Amazon Verified Purchase
Bite Blocker was my choice for an effective insect repellent during my recent visit to India. I needed a natural alternative to DEET and was pleased with the results. I sprayed every three or four hours and the bugs did not bite at all. The smell was pretty strong, but it was worth it. If the makers could fix this problem, they'd have a winner on their hands.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, safe product
I researched DEET-free products for hours, and found that through thorough testing, this product was found to be as effective as products using DEET (found this info on . Read more
Published on March 21, 2011 by Nicole M
1.0 out of 5 stars
Does not work. Smells awful.
This spray does not repel insects. I have tried to use it many times, each time increasing the amount I spray on. I then worry if anyone near me thinks I smell like vomit. Read more
Published on July 20, 2010 by boo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work at all
I bought this product because I was looking for a natural mosquito repellent and this had good reviews. The whole family sprayed this on and were covered in mosquito bites. Read more
Published on June 28, 2009 by Autumn
5.0 out of 5 stars
All natural Bite Blocker
Excellent product, so safe for small children. No worries about reactions to all natural ingredients.
Published on June 27, 2009 by Noel
2.0 out of 5 stars
horrific smell
Excited to buy this product, tried it once on myself and on the kids. Unfortunately, the smell is truly horrific. It smells as if someone vomitted up lemons. Seriously. Read more
Published on June 22, 2009 by H. Hoffman
3.0 out of 5 stars
What is that stink?
Bite Blocker was not only repellent to mosquitoes, but to the human nose as well. As much as I wanted to like this product, and this coming from a mosquito bait who will try... Read more
Published on June 11, 2009 by bhf108
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I could give it 5 stars
I would give it 5 stars for the fact that it works BETTER than any other non deet product I have yet tried. Read more
Published on August 28, 2008 by M. Heltsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent seller and product
Item as described and received in a timely manner... an excellent buying experience!
Published on February 12, 2007 by Elizabeth L. Greene
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tastes awful
My experience appears to be different than that of most other reviewers. While Bite Blocker may keep the bugs at bay, it smells rancid and leaves a lingering taste in one's mouth... Read more
Published on July 15, 2006 by Fred Rothenberg
