A weekend at the lake, or a backyard barbecue are traditional summer fun activities but they can quickly unwind when the bugs come out. Nutters encourages the use of natural insect repellants and offer several popular suggestions in this article. The most popular natural repellant brands can be found at most Nutters locations.

• Just Bite Me Stick – Provides long-lasting, insect bite relief. An all-natural formula with no added chemicals. It is pocket-sized for convenience. Comes in a 4.25-gram tube.

• All Clean Skeeter Spray – Made in Canada by All Clean Naturals, this product is effective and safe. It provides protection for the family against ticks and mosquitoes while camping, hiking or other outdoor activities. It repels mosquitoes for up to 6 hours, ticks up to 5 hours. It goes on easily and the active ingredient is made from plant extracts, oil of lemon eucalyptus.

• Junglista – Defined protection Insect repellant, an effective deterrent utilizing all-natural ingredients. The company describes the product as ‘jungle grade protection’. One of the more complex formulations, the key ingredients include; Citronella essential oil, peppermint, lemongrass oil, clove bud, redwood cedar oil, tea tree oil, oregano, catnip oil, wormwood (a naturally occurring bio-pesticide) and oil of thyme. This is a concentrated formula. Use responsibly.

• Don’t Bite Me – An insect repellant that offers total defense against pests including mosquitoes, ants, moths, fruit flies, and even bedbugs. The products offer long-lasting results, is kid and pet-friendly, and chemical free. Don’t Bite Me uses only four essential oils distilled and blended into purified water.

Pick up the natural protection of your choice on your next visit to Nutters Everyday Naturals, and have a swarm-free summer.