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BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green

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A great choice for recreational activities, the BugBand insect repelling band keeps mosquitoes, flies, gnats, no-see-ums and fleas away without the mess of sprays and lotions.

Using geraniol, a natural ingredient derived from geranium oil, the wristband emits vapors that form a protective shield around the immediate area
Wristband uses absolutely no DEET
Wristband is effective for up 120 hrs.; when not in use, store the band in the reusable plastic packaging to prolong its active life
Designed for use with all outdoor activities, including swimming
Patented breakaway strap will snap if the wristband becomes entangled
Band can also be fastened to ankles, belt loops, hat bands, pet collars and tents

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BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green Customer Reviews

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BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green

2.8

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 4 customers

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Does not work even a little bit

By JenPC

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Bad Smell
Not effective

Best Uses

Comments about BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green:

I camp a LOT, live in WA, and have a baby on the way, so I have begun experimenting with non-spray/non-poison forms of mosquito repellent. This product doesn't work. Spent last weekend (mid-may) in the Cascades and wore the band the entire time- except while sleeping, when I kept it in its container per the instructions. I ended up with seven mosquito bites on the arm wearing the band (incidently, this was more bites than the arm not wearing the band.) Was slapping them off of me inches away from the band.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Wetland Bite Free

By takethetrip

from Denver, Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting
Nontoxic
WOW

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day Trips
Travel

Comments about BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green:

OK, I have seen what others have said about this product but, after I used it. I have a special place that is year around a wetland or marsh. I have never, in almost 20 years, been there and not been bitten by a mosquito (winter included). This last trip my companion and I did not get bit once during a three day stay and we were outside the whole time. There were mosquitoes and even had to chase them out of the tent but, again, not one bite.

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Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Product!

By ssclaw

from San Jose, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day Trips

Comments about BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green:

I have used the bugband on various camping and backpacking trips for the last two years. And yes, some sites near lakes and streams. I usually get eaten alive - and have received nary a bite when wearing the band. I can usually use one for a weekend trip; the longest I have used one without switching out.
Even have my camping companions trying them - and it has worked for most of them (only two mentioned they still were bitten, but not as much as usual).

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Apr

2009

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Waste of money!

By Marineboy

from Los Angeles, CA.

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Nothing

Cons

Bad Smell
Hard to use
Not effective

Best Uses

Trash Bag Tie

Comments about BugBand Insect Repelling Band - Green:

Travelling to Florida this past week, I had high hopes for this product after picking it up from REI (by mistake, as I was looking for a Bug Bam).

Sadly however, after following all instructions, it didn't help at all with mosquitoes. We were eaten alive and had mosquitoes even landing and biting next to the band!

The packaging says 120 hours (although I couldn't find any data to support this on the company website), it didn't even work for 120 seconds! How do they gauge this anyway?

I know there are great wristband repellent products out there. Unfortunately though, this is definitely not one of them.