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Fly away!  Herbal Insect Repellent

If you recognize the connection between exposure to toxic chemicals and human disease, you surely want to reduce your pets' exposure to these substances as well.  The incidence of cancers in dogs and cats has risen dramatically in the last 20-30 years,  just as we have seen in humans.  Although we may not think about it much, it makes sense, they live in the same polluted environment, their foods are also laced with exogenous hormones, and they are exposed to most of the same pesticides.  We think we have their best interests in mind by frequent bathing and regular treatment with flea killers.  However, most of the insecticides we use on our pets are either proven or suspected carcinogens.  Furthermore, we expose ourselves and our families to these toxic substances when we share the same space with our pets.

Natural insect repellents are available in the form of essential oils.  Essential oils are expressed from plant parts, usually leaves and stems, using heat or high pressure.  Fly Away!  is a mixture of essential oils known for repelling a wide variety of flying insects, including: house and stable flies, horseflies, mosquitoes, fleas, hornets, yellow jackets and others.  Fly Away! is non-toxic and does not kill insects or their eggs and larvae, but may reduce the population as they are compelled to seek a more hospitable environment.  Essential oils have a low potential for triggering sensitivities or allergic reactions in humans and animals.  In addition, they make your animal smell nice, but not perfumy or chemical smelling.  And you have the peace of mind that you are protecting your family and pets while not contributing to contamination of the environment.

Both pyrethrins and permethrins are used in most insecticides for animals.  Pyrethrins are the insecticides derived from the chrysanthemum plant and are considered safe for humans and most pets.  However, pyrethrins are toxic to cats and can cause severe allergic dermatitis and systemic allergic reactions in humans and other pets.  Permethrins are very effective synthetic insecticides, but toxic and carcinogenic.  Why contaminate your environment and jeopardize your family's and pets' health when effective natural insect repellents are available in Fly Away!?

I have been using Fly Away! on my farm and show animals for a year and it really works for my cattle, sheep, dogs and horses.  They are much more comfortable not being bothered by pesty and potentially disease carrying mosquitoes, flies and other insects. I have even used it on myself, and although it accidentally blew back into my face, I had no eye irritation resulting from it .  It is also effective as a surface spray around picnic, patio and Bar-B-Q areas, screen doors or anywhere insects congregate. Essential oils are intended for external use only and should be kept away from food.  Some essential oils stain, so try a spot test on a hidden area before spraying carpet, upholstery or furniture.  Essential oils vaporize within days, so reapply as needed.

Use Fly Away! on stock animals destined for human consumption, not toxic pesticides!

Shake well to mix before spraying.  Fly Away! is sold as a concentrate, add water to the line on the label before using.  Keep Fly Away! and all essential oils away from excessive heat and sunlight.  Keep out of the reach of children. 

Contains: essential oils of tea tree, citronella, rosemary and lavender with extracts of calendula and grapefruit seed

*Although most veterinarians agree that tea tree oil is harmless to most cats, there have been a few anecdotal reports of neurotoxicity reported on the web with tea tree oil the suspected agent.  No known clinical studies are available concerning these claims.  Note that lemon is also considered by some to be toxic to cats.