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45N68W All Natural Insect Repellant. Safe but Tough!

// May 18th, 2010 // Adventures, Creative gear, Product Reviews

 

It is that time of year again when the mosquitoes, ticks, and other bugs become a nuisance and can ruin your outdoor adventure if you are not prepared. If you are looking for a potent insect repellant that is safe for children and adults, 45N 48W is an all natural insect repellant that really does the job. 45N 48W gets is clever name from the GPS Coordinates of the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail, located on Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park, Maine. This repellant was designed and tested by serious hikers who spend a lot of time in the backwoods. One of the key ingredients is Neem, a herb native to India, and has been referred to as the “village pharmacy” due to its incredible array of healing properties. It has been proven effective as an insect repellent and is being used in malaria prone tropical countries. Another key ingredient is Lemon Eucalyptus Oil that is highly recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for effective protection against mosquitoes.

We all know that Florida is known for having relentless mosquitoes in swamps. During a hike last May in the midst of the Okahumpka Swamp, we applied this 45 N 68 W prior to venturing into the woods and we remained mosquito free for the whole 2 -½ hour hike.

Florida 2009-2010 Winter has gone on record as being one of the wettest winters in years which creates the perfect breeding environment for ticks. While hiking in the panhandle in early April, I came back from an all day hike with 11 ticks on me. Two weeks later, I was hiking in the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Management area and neglected to use my 45 N 68 W because there did not appear to be much mosquito activity. Well about 1 mile into the hike I had two ticks fall on me out of the trees and a few relentless deer flies harassing me. I pulled my bottle of 45 N 68 W and applied the insect repellent. The deer fly seemed to vanish and I was able to finish the hike without anymore evidence of ticks.

Not only is this insect repellent tough. It smells great! The sweet smell of Rosemary has a double function as it also has been known to have insect repellant properties. Other Key ingredients include Witch Hazel, Glycerin, Citronella, and Polysorbate.

These products are free of toxins such as DEET, petroleum, and paraben. 45 N 68 W also contains antiseptic properties and is biodegradable.