Herbal Screen, All Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent from Chem-Wise, FAQs

Is Herbal Screen as effective as other repellents?

    Yes. Herbal Screen has been thoroughly tested by an independent laboratory (Carroll-Loye Biological Research in California). the effectiveness in bite reduction was 96.5%, which can be compared to 97.8% for a leading brand DEET product. Since both product results have a standard deviation or margin of error of over 2%, that means there's not significant difference between the 2 in protection. The duration of protection was 2 hours or more for the majority of people tested. It is recommended to reapply product every 2 hours or as needed. Herbal Screen is as effective or more effective than other leading natural insect repellents on the market, and competitively priced.

What is DEET?

    DEET stands fro Diethyl-N-Toluamide. This chemical was developed by the US Department of Agriculture and is manufactured by 2 of the largest chemical corporations (US) in the world. There has been some controversy over the safety of DEET products, most notably on children. Herbal Screen products are 100% DEET free, offering a natural insect repellent solution without potentially harmful chemicals.

Are 'natural' repellents safe and effective?

    Some 'natural' repellents are safe and others are not. It is the concentration of certain plant extracts and oils which can be harmful in large quantities. Citronella is an extract of Citronella Grass and is safe to use up to about 10%. Herbal Screen products have an acceptable concentration of products to provide safe use. Herbal Screen in an effective product and has been tested thoroughly within an independent testing facility.

What ingredients does Herbal Screen contain?

    Herbal Screen is a natural insect repellent made from a combination of plant extracts. Pure essential oils of citronella, mint, cedar and/or vetiver are combined with an alcohol tincture of gavilana for multi-layered protection against a variety of biting insects. Aloe vera extract and soy oil form a base. The formula is pH buffered to maintain your skin's natural balance.

Where can I order Herbal Screen? How much?

    Herbal Screen can be purchased directly on our Web Site. See our

page for details.

Do mosquitoes pass on HIV/AIDS?

    HIV?AIDS is not transmitted via mosquitoes. Other diseases of concern are transmitted by mosquitoes, such as West Nile Virus.

What insects does Herbal Screen protect you from?

    Herbal Screen provides effective protection against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and no-see-'ems.

What is West Nile virus?

    West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. The disease is transmitted through mosquitoes and can be fatal. West Nile virus emerged in the 1930s in the West Nile district of Uganda. It became established in Egypt and in 1957 caused an outbreak of encephalitis in Israel. In the early 1960s it began infecting horses in France. West Nile virus arrived in New York in 1999, probably on the wings of an infected bird. From 1999-2001, the virus caused 149 cases of human illness in the US, there were 18 deaths. Then came 2002. The virus spread from coast to coast. There were more than 4,100 documented human cases and 284 deaths. Experts agree that West Nile virus is now a permanent part of our summers. Nobody knows how big a problem it will be in any give year. West Nile virus is scary. For further information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_factSheet.htm.

Is Herbal Screen safe for the environment?

    Herbal Screen is a 100% natural product. It is nontoxic for you and the environment.