Sanibel, FL. (November 12, 2012) – No No-See-Um (created on Sanibel Island) announces today that is has been selected as Best Outdoor Safety Product in the 2012 SheKnows Parenting Awards. According to SheKnows, the active community of SheKnows readers voted for select finalists, recognizing outstanding products and services in the parenting industry, based on functionality, quality, safety, convenience and best…
No-see-um breeding is similar to that of the mosquito. The female No-See-Um will lay her eggs in a wide range of locations. Breeding ground for the female No-See-Ums to lay her eggs require a moist location. This is why they are more prevalent in rainy season. It can be small or large, freshwater or saltwater areas. Breeding locations can include:…
No No-See-Um was featured in the April 2012 Issue of Parent & Child Magazine. Southwest Florida moms love our all natural product that keeps the bugs away and their children safe from harmful chemicals.
By Jeff Lysiak, Island Sun – Sanibel Island, FL For nearly two years, the war against no-see-ums, mosquitoes, midges, black flies and other biting insects is now being won by human populations following the invention of No No-See-Um, an all-natural, skin-safe bug repellent created by a pair of Sanibel residents. But now, the popular and effective anti-insect spray is facing…
Why should you use a noseeum repellent that is natural? Because DEET is absorbed through the skin, it can cause serious damage to the nervous system and the immune system. Thus it can significantly reduce immunity to various illnesses as well as cause nervousness, seizures and agitation – especially in children, seniors and people with life-threatening illnesses. It is alleged…
Mosquitoes have complex methods of detecting hosts and different types of mosquitoes react to different stimuli. Most mosquitoes are active at dawn and dusk, but there are also mosquitoes that seek hosts during the day. You can avoid being bitten by making sure you aren’t attracting mosquitoes, using attractants to lure mosquitoes elsewhere, using a repellent, and avoiding actions that…
So you have applied your bug spray and a ready to hit the muggy and buggy outdoors. You have used your spray successfully many times before and this time it’s not working. “What has changed?” you ask yourself. Well, there are many factors that can effect the effectiveness of any bug spray. Depending on the humidity, high temperatures and wind…
Little known fact: While the EPA says that using DEET is “safe” as long as you follow their long list of warnings, it should never be used with sunscreen. Recent studies using animal and human skin cells suggest the mixture might increase DEET absorption but also might make sunscreen not protect against UV rays as well. About 20 versions of sunscreen-bug repellent combinations…