Sentences with phrase «effective as a repellent»

Although it has been proven to be effective as a repellent it also comes with some ill health effects.

In our recent study in which resistant heartworms were used, all of the dogs that received only the preventive were infected and the overall heartworm burden in these dogs was reduced by only 59 percent, while the combination of preventive plus Vectra 3D was 98.5 percent effective as a repellent (anti-feeding effect) and 100 percent effective in preventing infection.

Not exact matches

For light rain, this Best Baby Stroller Buntings bag is effective as it has a water repellent outer shell.

These have resulted in a high market demand for eco-friendly sorbents which have greater absorbency and water repellent properties, as well as effective heat insulation materials that are less costly to install.

While I certainly take ticks and the threat of Lyme disease seriously, I favor using natural bug repellents especially since studies show essential oils like citronella can be just as effective as DEET.

Rapeseed oil, from which canola is made, is poisonous and serves as a very effective insect repellent.

It can even be effective as a natural mosquito repellent.

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Since diatomaceous earth usually comes in a fairly large bag, the leftover can be saved since DE stores well, but it can also be used outdoors as an effective slug repellent.

The ABCs of Gardening with Pets Safe Natural Flea & Tick Repellants The use of herbs as natural pest repellents on pets and in gardens is nothing new, and it can be a very effective way to decrease or eliminate your reliance on chemicals.

This has led many pet parents to utilize a type of dog spray or other special devices that can be used as effective dog repellents to prevent their dogs as well as other dogs from entering certain areas of their yard.

There's no evidence that garlic is at all effective as a flea repellent.

Featuring a unique blend of eugenol, peppermint essential oil, and other ingredients with insect and bug repellent properties, Vet's Best is effective as mosquito, tick, and flea repellent for canines.

I have been «dabbling» with it for several years, as much of the research associated with it, considers it to be a more effective insect repellent than DEET.

Neem has been used as a natural remedy for centuries and for dogs it is an effective flea and tick repellent, promotes healthy coat and skin and boosts the immune system.

Most of the natural flea remedies you'll find on the Internet are more effective as flea repellents but prevention is a whole different matter than dealing with a full - on flea infestation.

While not as effective, some people prefer natural mosquito repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus or the more well - known citronella which can be found in outdoor torches and candles, as well as lotions and sprays you apply to exposed skin.

Fortunately there are effective topical veterinary mosquito repellents, such as K9 Advantix II and Bio Spot for Cats.

Research has shown that this herb, when still intact as a plant, is 10 times more effective than DEET (the ingredient found in most insect repellents).

When travelling abroad in regions where the Aedes species is found, the application of an effective insect repellent during the day is as important as sun screen, especially a water - resistant repellent that is not washed off by sweat.