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September/October 2007

BugBands are HERE
Wes Hostetler, Johnson's East Store Manager

    BugBands are the latest in trendy wrist wear, in various colors and
also "glow in the dark" clear. BugBands repel buzzing, biting insects
such as mosquitoes, horn flies, gnats and no-se-ums. These pests are far
more than just pesky inconveniences. Leaving yourself and your family
unprotected against blood-feeding bugs simply isn't an option.

BugBand's Active Ingredient 
    Geraniol, the plant-based active ingredient in BugBand, is a proven,
effective alternative to traditional synthetic pesticides, protecting
children and adults from biting insects while avoiding the risks
associated with irritating chemicals.
    Savvy folks have been planting geraniums in their window boxes for
centuries, using the natural properties of the flowers to repel bugs.
Today, the hard data exists that proves that the use of geraniums is
more than a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Geraniol, a powerful ingredient extracted from geranium oil, does indeed
provide a natural--and extremely effective--insect repellent.

How It Works
    The vapors from the plastic BugBand wristband form a protective
shield around the immediate area, keeping insects a safe distance away.
    While many repellents are easily diluted or rinsed off, the
wristband just keeps working, up to 120 hours. It's packaged in an
innovative reusable plastic "pod" which can be used to store the
wristband and can be sealed between uses to preserve the active life of
the product. You can put it on for a 5-minute trip to the backyard or
wear it all day for protection without messy sprays or lotions.
    BugBands can also be worn on belt loops, hatbands, pet collars,
fastened in tents, attached to baby carriages or applied to other areas
where insects could be a problem.
    Whether you're gardening, playing in the backyard, picnicking,
hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, golfing or working outdoors,
BugBand's pleasantly scented Geraniol insect repellent vapors create an
invisible shield that protects you from pests.

Geraniol for Your Landscape
    We also have BugBand's Yard & Garden Insect Repellent with Geraniol.
It's not as trendy, but just as effective. You just sprinkle the
repellent liberally around the area you want to be insect-free and let
it work.