Essential Oil University, the testing organization and company founded by Dr. Robert Pappas in 1998, announced a new product named the 'Super Bug Blend.' This product is 100% natural and is completely DEET-free. When creating this product, the company sought to make it safe, energizing, and uplifting. As a result, the product was created only out of a unique blend of essential oils.
This essential oil blend, which includes catnip, texas cedarwood, petitgrain, nootkatone, and many more, is engineered to repel insects, kill ticks, and invigorate the skin. The oil comes in the form of a rubbable lotion that makes it easy to apply just a few drops to the exposed areas of skin. The company has stated that this is one of the most effective insect repellents on the market. On top of this, it is one of the first approved products to come out with the recently CDC-approved nootkatone ingredient.
Scientific Insect-Repelling Oils
Essential Oil University Released Super Bug Blend Oils
Trend Themes
1. Essential Oil Insect Repellents - The development of natural and DEET-free insect repellent products using essential oils has led to innovative and eco-friendly solutions for consumers concerned about their health and the environment.
2. Oil-based Pest Control Products - The use of plant-based oils as active ingredients in pest control products presents significant opportunities for bio-based solutions with low toxicity for humans and the environment.
3. Innovative Insecticide Ingredients - The introduction of new, natural-based ingredients such as nootkatone to insecticide formulations represents a significant disruptive innovation in pest control.
Industry Implications
1. Natural Health and Wellness - The development of essential oil-based insect repellents presents a significant opportunity for natural health and wellness companies producing eco-friendly, non-toxic, and sustainable personal care products.
2. Pest Control - The use of essential oils and natural-based ingredients in pest control presents significant opportunities for companies looking to expand their product offerings and meet the growing demand for low-toxicity pest control solutions.
3. Agriculture - The use of natural-based pest control solutions presents as a significant opportunity for the agriculture industry, accelerating the transition to sustainable and integrated pest management practices that reduce the reliance on synthetic chemicals.