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Why You Should Buy 45°N 68°W® Natural Insect Repellent?

When it comes to natural insect repellents, 45N 68W has been consistently rated #1 by outdoors enthusiasts and here are the reasons why you should have it in your arsenal…..

It’s a Potent, Proven, Safe Alternative to potentially harmful chemical based repellents. Effective against several species of arthropods and anthropods including Ticks (that may carry Lyme disease), Flies, Gnats, No-see-ums, Fleas and Mosquitoes (that may carry West Nile Virus).

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INTRINSIC BENEFITS included with each bottle, at no additional cost:

– PEACE OF MIND – Safe for the entire family.

– PREVENTION – Safety is paramount; vector and tick borne diseases are on the rise with new strains being discovered. Prevention is better than cure.

– IT’S A “NATURAL-SYNERGISTIC^TM” FORMULATION – Formulated by an experienced Registered Pharmacist (NJ) with extensive experience in pharmaceutical drug formulation and manufacturing. ***Patent pending with the USPTO.

• Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus – CDC and EPA approved and deemed effective as an insect repellent.
• Neem – Approved by USDA as a safe and effective pesticide on food crops, used as a repellent in the Indian sub-continent for millennia.
• Soybean Oil – Bite blocker, repellent.
• Citronella – Repellent, Antifungal.
• Rosemary – Repellent.
• Witch Hazel – Skin protectant and Astringent.
• Glycerin – Hydrator.

– EXTENSIVELY TESTED – Product formulation tested and tweaked over a 2 year period all over United States including 100 mile wilderness in Maine, Snake Bight in the Everglades, Florida, Adirondacks, New York etc.

– FREE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS

• No DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
• No Parabens.
• No Synthetic dyes.
• No Petrochemicals.
• No Alcohol.
• No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s).
• Not a plastics solvent, will NOT harm plastics or photographic equipment if it comes in contact.

– ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY – Fully Biodegradable.

– HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Pharmaceutical and Food Grade.

– SMELLS GREAT – Lightly fragrant with lemon eucalyptus, citronella and rosemary overtones.

– LONG LASTING – Slow release properties. During field tests a single application lasted for over 12 hours depending on several factors including weather conditions, level of physical exertion, type of terrain, your skin type and body chemistry. We recommend reapplication as and when necessary.

– AWARD WINNING PRODUCT – Winner of The Great Bug-Off 2012. Endorsed by your peers who love and enjoy the outdoors, super athletes, adventurers, renowned authors of hiking guidebooks and record holder of long distance hiking.

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– MOSQUITOES RESISTANT TO DEET – A recent study published in the journal PLoS One reveals that mosquitoes are becoming increasingly less responsive to DEET, and are even now learning how to shut off their senses when exposed to it.

– CRUELTY FREE PRODUCT – No animals were harmed in the process. NOT tested on animals. Will not harm bees & butterflies.

– SUPPORT CONSERVATION – By purchasing our products you help support conservation efforts of environmentally conscious organizations like Against Malaria Foundation, Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

– VALUE – Approx. 650 non-aerosol actuations per bottle, good for 10 to 12 full applications.

– BUY LOCAL – Made in USA. Support your local businesses and help revive American manufacturing industry. Supply chain – 95% of ingredients are sourced locally (exception is neem oil, quality desired for the formulation is currently not produced or available in US).

– NO RISK – No questions asked, money back guarantee including shipping, if dissatisfied for any reason.

– CUSTOMER SERVICE – We treat our Employees, Customers, Partners and Suppliers with respect and integrity; respond quickly and honestly. We don’t need a 500-page manual on how to behave; mutual respect of all living beings is at the core of our values.

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Mosquito Coil – A Deadly Insect Repellent

Mosquito coil is mosquito-repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and
typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The coil is usually held at the center of the spiral, suspending it in the air, or wedged by two pieces of
fireproof nettings to allow continuous smoldering. Burning usually begins at the
outer end of the spiral and progresses slowly toward the centre of the spiral,
producing a mosquito-repellent smoke. A typical mosquito coil can measure around 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter and lasts up to 8 hours. Mosquito coils are widely used in Asia, Africa, and South America. [Source: Wikipedia]

I recently came across a study published by J. Zhang, School of Public Health and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, UMDNJ and Rutgers University. According to the researchers, the smoke that is emitted by
these mosquito coils may contain pollutants that can be of serious health concern, posing “significant acute and chronic risks.”

In the study, it was discovered that significant amounts of volatile organic
compounds in it, including carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals), were found in the smoke from mosquito coils.

“Burning one mosquito coil released the same amount of particulate matter as burning 75-137 cigarettes would emit. The amount of formaldehyde (an irritating carcinogen that effects many processes inside body) emission from one mosquito coil was as high as that emitted when 51 cigarettes are burnt,” the researchers said.

Would YOU expose your loved ones to smoke from 100 cigarettes each day?

In another study by UC Riverside scientists, many mosquito coils – most notably those manufactured in Asia – often contain up to one percent BCME (which stands for bis[cloromethyl]ether, a chemical associated with the breakdown of S-2). BCME has been described as “the most potent lung cancer chemical ever discovered.” And lung cancer is just about the most deadly cancer known. In one Chinese factory where mosquito coils were manufactured, a large fraction of employees were dead within five years of starting their jobs. The cause? Lung cancer. Source

The use of mosquito coils as an insect repellent is not only prevalent in Asia, Africa and South America but also readily available and used throughout United States. The dangers of chemical based insect repellents have been well documented and it is evident that mosquito coils smoke poses both acute and chronic health risks and one should avoid their usage.

You can take preventative measures to avoid contracting vector-borne
disease including Malaria, West Nile Virus etc.. Here are 13 ways to eliminate mosquitoes from your home:

1. Maintain hygienic conditions around your home.
2. Reduce or Eliminate their preferred breeding grounds — standing, stagnant water. Mosquitoes will develop in any puddle that lasts more than 4 days.
3. Discard any containers around your home that could accumulate water.
4. Eliminate standing water on flat roofs.
5. Replace water in the bird baths (frequently).
6. Drain water from kid’s wading pools.
7. Don’t leave your swimming pool unattended.
8. Clean clogged roof gutters.
9. Mow your lawn regularly.
10. Plant naturally repelling plants including geranium, lavender, rosemary, citronella, catnip, lemongrass, chrysanthemums, marigold, penny-royal, basil etc.
11. Make sure you have insect screens installed on all your windows and doors of your home.
12. Wear light colored loose, long sleeved shirts and long pants.
13. Replace regular incandescent bulbs around your home with LED lights, yellow bug lights and sodium lamps.

Reducing mosquitoes around your house

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Prevention is the best medicine! Do use natural insect repellents, there are several options available including 45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent which can be purchased by clicking the hyperlink.

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The Great Bug-Off 2012

Last year I received a call from Dave Kiyak, Community Outreach Specialist at REI inquiring if we would be interested in participating in the Great Bug-off organized by David Steinberg. I was intrigued and called David who explained that he planned to hold the “The Great Bug-off” at Cranberry Lake Preserve on Saturday, June 9 2012. The program would include a discussion of different repellents, with an emphasis on non-DEET formulas. After the program, participants (or “victims”) will apply a repellant and then fearlessly walk along the lake in early summer! The judges would compare the repelling properties of as many different brands as possible.

On June 9^th I showed up at Cranberry Lake and met with David Steinberg, Taro Ietaka (Curator at the Cranberry Lake Preserve), Todd Rutt (an outdoor enthusiast) and Zaac Chaves (Guide).

During our conversation I discovered David is a local history buff and has authored “Hiking the Road to Ruins: Day Trips and Camping Adventures to Iron Mines, Old Military Sites, and Things Abandoned in the New York City Area … and Beyond”.

The group started out with 17 different chemical and botanical based repellents and finally selected 5 for the “real life” test.

Zaac wrote the following piece which will appear in the Cranberry Newsletter Spring 2013. A copy can be downloaded from Scribd http://www.scribd.com/doc/131664011/Cranberry-Newsletter-Spring-2013#download . I have also included some pictures from the Great Bug-Off.  

Cranberry Lake Preserve NY

Panel of Judges L-R: Todd Rutt, David Steinberg (back), Taro Ietaka (front below) Zaac Chavez.

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The Great Bug-Off: A Citizen’s Test of Bug Spray Products

Zaac Chaves 2/28/2013

 A question often asked at Cranberry Lake Preserve’s nature lodge is how we can most effectively deter bug bites, usually in regards to mosquitoes and ticks. Preferring not to use chemical spray, my most experienced answer to this question suggests a physical barrier of appropriate clothing, highlights the influence of certain environments or vegetation types, and notes the influence of both hygiene and diet. However many people have already decided on a chemical spray and want a expert suggestion on which brand and type of chemical to purchase. Modern bug spray is a technologically convenient way to keep bugs away.

Responding to these inquiries, and aiming for accuracy, we hosted a spray trial at Cranberry Lake Preserve trialing spray products on our attendees. Embarking on a hike toward the most noxious mosquito-swarms we knew of, we personally observed just how effective these chemicals were, taking notes on the duration these chemicals remained active. This data provides the basis for the expert advise we can share: answering more completely the effectiveness of chemical-defense spray.

The most effective product demonstrated was 45°N 68°W (notdeet.com), a natural insect repellant personally contributed by the company’s director, Anwer Qureishi.  Anwer further took time to explain to us exactly how this product worked. When someone exclaimed “a mosquito landed on me but its not biting,” Anwer helpfully replied that this is how most repellents work by confusing the sensors of these insects. That is a major difference between a repellent (i.e., sensor disorienting) and an insecticide (i.e., neurotoxin).

REI in Yonkers was “unflinchingly helpful” according to David Steinberg who initially approached the store regarding the Great Bug Off. Their generous sponsorship consisted of an arsenal of currently marketed sprays.  Initially, we noted odor ranking and descriptive comments.

Then we applied the spray. For the first time in years I applied spray, and this was not a pleasant feeling. The thin, milky fluid slowly absorbed into my arms and I was particularly displeased to discover that even after the chemical effect wore off, that the mock vanilla-like odor would continue to waft along with me for the entire day.

While the morning’s storm discouraged attendance, the mosquitoes were ready for us on that humid and overcast day.  We met the mosquitoes beneath a moist canopy for over an hour, which was enough exposure for all of us to get bit once. Yet the time of the first bite, as well as how many bites varied. All data is recorded on the chart below.

Name	Product	Duration	How does it feel	Odor description	Bites
Todd	45°N 68°W	+1.5hr		7/10, astringent	1
Taro	Cutter Picaridin   Advanced	45m	dry	6/10, like   cookie dough and nail-polish remover	+4
Anwer	Bug Off (for dogs)	45m	oily	5.7/10, nasty   chemical smell	9
David	Coleman Skinsmart	1hr		3/10, chemically	5
Zaac	Repel Natural	1hr	mildly oily	7.5/10, mildly sweet;   vanilla-like	3

With the exception of 45°N 68°W, bugs were deterred for an hour maximum. An effective chemical barrier to mosquitoes on hikes must necessary be reapplied at hourly intervals. However in this instance 45°N 68°W worked for a longer duration, beckoning a later test.

This later test, also known as the second annual Great Bug-Off, will be scheduled for an as-of-yet undecided date in late June or early July. For this trial we will use humidity and warmth to forecast the most mosquito encounters possible for an otherwise leisurely hike. As the bait you may choose your preferred chemical arsenal, or lack-of-one, and see the later results. Your testimony may even be featured in a later newsletter. Please keep a keen eye on our events list to hear more about scheduling for the next Great Bug-Off.

Cranberry Lake Preserve website http://parks.westchestergov.com/cranberry-lake

Keep Calm….

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Join us in celebrating National Trails Day

…and our 3rd anniversary!

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45N 68W – An Effective Alternate To DEET based Insect Repellents

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We are honored to be mentioned by Brew Davis in his book – 46 Days Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail.  Thank you!

“We also have this fantastic all-natural bug spray 45N68W. I was skeptical that all-natural bug spray would work as well as DEET, but it worked just as well if not better.” — Brew Davis

For those who don’t know Jennifer Pharr Davis yet. She is a long distance hiker and currently holds the unofficial record for the fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail with a time of 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes, set on July 31, 2011. Brew Davis, her husband served as the support crew.

Jennifer is also a public speaker and noted author with two guidebooks about hiking in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, and a memoir “Becoming Odyssa” to her credit.  National Geographic named Jennifer as one the Adventurers of the Year 2012.

You can connect with her on twitter @JenPharrDavis | http://jenniferpharrdavis.tumblr.com/  | http://www.facebook.com/people/Jennifer-Pharr-Davis/1512283979

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Celebrate National Park Week & Earth Day 2012

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