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Insect Protection

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Insects are not just annoying in operational medicine settings, but are clinically significant carriers of disease.

Techniques to avoid insects allow the health care provider to focus on the patient and keeps both the provider and patient healthy.
 


Watch a video demonstrating personal protection techniques to thwart vector transmission of disease

BugBand™ Wristband

BugBand™ Wristband

Used by the Armed Forces. BugBand™, the new patented Geraniol based biting insect repellant that has proven to outperform both Citronella and Deet.


BugBand™ Spray-on Lotion

BugBand™ Spray-on Lotion

Convenient spray-on lotion repels mosquitoes, flies and other insects with the power of Geraniol, a patented, pesticide free ingredient proven to be 100% more effective than products that contain 10% DEET.


BugBand™ Towelettes

BugBand™ Towelettes

Repel mosquitoes, flies and other insects with the power of Geraniol, a patented, pesticide free ingredient proven to be 100% more effective than products that contain 10% DEET.


BugBand™ Bead Bag

BugBand™ Bead Bag

These long-lasting beads cleanly distribute the aroma of Geraniol repellent to stave off bugs and insects.


US Army Type Repellant

US Army Type Repellant

With a 30% DEET formulation, this repellent will provide long-lasting mosquito protection and meets the E.P.A. guidelines of all 50 states.


Jungle Mosquito Net- double

Jungle Mosquito Net- double

Versatile, fine mesh mosquito net hangs 4 ways to suit your space and needs.


Jungle Mosquito Net- single

Jungle Mosquito Net- single

Versatile, fine mesh mosquito net hangs 4 ways to suit your space and needs.


Backpacker Mosquito Net

Backpacker Mosquito Net

Very compact, single point net for use when pack space is at a premium.


Mitigator® Sting and Bite Treatment Scrub

Mitigator® Sting and Bite Treatment Scrub

Mitigator® is the one and only sting and bite treatment that neutralizes insect toxins. Only one application of this granulated formula is required to prevent itching and pain from fire ants, sand fleas, mosquitoes, bees, wasps and jellyfish.


 
 

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