[toc]This DEET FREE product contains some of the best ingredients that we have come to know for naturally warding off mosquitoes and bugs. EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent comes provides decent protection for most consumers. This product comes in a 6 oz. spray bottle which lasts a long time and includes a blend of 4 proven repellent oils naturally derived from nature.
EcoSMART states that it’s products are crafted using patented essential plant oils and that is a great perk for those wanting to avoid registered pesticides like Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin or DEET. This insect deterrent has been tested by some of the nation’s top universities according to the manufacturer. And if that is the case, it is easy to understand why many users count on this repellent for protection.
This bug deterrent is child safe and pet safe and is as effective as registered pesticides according to the manufacturer.
Coming into this review with no bias at all, I give this product a 3.25 out of 5 stars.
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EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent
Pros
- It is child and pet safe.
- It contains 4 reputable repellent ingredients.
- It contains organic ingredients.
- It is as strong as synthetic pesticides according to the manufacturer.
Features and specifications
- Organic Repellents
With 4 ingredients designed to repel, this product contains a patented blend of plant based essential oils which are organic and pure. This product contains patented technology which kills insects quickly using natural defenses that plants and trees use to protect themselves from insects and disease.
- Goes on clear and smells great
With just 2.5% active ingredient, this repellent does not have an overpowering odor. It does have a fair amount of oil used as active components and inactive ingredients. Because of the oil content, it is always best to test an inconspicuous area before treating clothing or bedding. The last thing you want to do is to saturate your favorite shirt and permanently stain it, so always do a test spot first.
It is important to remember; all products that are designed to help people will have positive aspects and negatives. so, keep that in mind when searching for the right repellent for you and your family. For some people, hard chemicals like DEET are a good solution yet for others, a more natural repellent works best. So long as you know what each ingredient is and you do your homework before committing to any particular brand, you should be fine.
EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent
Rating: 3.25 out of 5
Patented Formula and Bio-Pesticide Free
EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent contains all natural repellents found in nature. Plants and trees create essential oils to help defend against insects and the diseases they carry. Just like people, some of the harmful aspects of dealing with mosquitoes and other insects can also effect trees. Who knows better that mother nature right? If these natural oils are good enough to repel insects in dense forests, they should sure be able to help with people too!
Active Ingredients
This repellent contains 4 different ingredients which include: Rosemary oil 0.5%, Cinnamon Leaf Oil 0.5%, Lemongrass Oil 0.5%, Geranoil 1.0%, and Other Ingredients* at 97.5%. Interestingly, Cinnamon Leaf Oil has the ability to kill mosquito larvae according to a reputable source. That’s a nice feature that the product not only repels mosquitoes but it can also prevent them from ever forming!
Hint of Lemon and Citronella Smell
The first scent you notice when applying this product is a subtle tone of lemongrass mixed with herbal tones like citronella. There isn’t a strong smell, perhaps mainly due to the amount of active ingredient in this product. A few other brands containing similar blends included active ingredient levels at 20 percent or higher. With those repellents, especially the ones that contain lemongrass, the fragrance is much more apparent at first.
Key Features
4 active organic ingredients including cinnamon.
Easy applicator spray goes on smooth.
Non-overwhelming smell, hardly noticeable after a few minutes.
Lemon and citronella odor.
Capacity
6 ounce spray.
Cons
- Very low active ingredient levels compared to other repellents.
- Only 1 size may pose a problem as a carry-on when traveling.
- Some issues with users on Amazon but not substantial.
Conclusion
Since this product contains organic essential oils and performed very well for the most part on ecommerce store sites, this product is a smart repellent selection. It contains a nice blend of plant based mosquito repellents and has the ability to prevent larvae from forming; which is somewhat unique. Based on it’s potency, online feedback and active ingredients, I feel this repellent rates a 3.25 stars since while it does have some ingredients that will work to repel bugs and insects, it’s just doesn’t pack the punch that some other natural repellents we reviewed. It is not the strongest blend we could locate, nor s it the weakest, and that is why I feel comfortable with my determination.
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