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What’s (Not) Bugging You?
Summer is officially here in the US, and that means more outdoor time, and typically more bug spray usage too.
Sales Spike?
According to IRI, sales of outdoor insect/rodent control products rose 4.89% to $506 million in total US multioutlets for the 52 weeks ended May 15, 2016. Will sales spike this summer with added concerns over Zika?
Industry Leader
SC Johnson’s Off brand is a leader in the space. The company’s range includes SKUs like Off! FamilyCare Insect Repellent Smooth & Dry, a powder dry formula. This aerosol spray allows for easy application in a continuous sweeping motion, according to the brand.
Bright Idea
Citronella is a member of the geranium family. In 1943, Philip J. Driscoll of Newton, MA was awarded a patent for his invention: a candle that repelled mosquitoes or other insects via oil of citronella.
Small Batch
Brittanie's Thyme LLC is a women-owned manufacturer of USDA certified personal care products based in Cedar Springs, MI. The brand touts Outdoor Harmony organic bug spray and organic bug bite relief. Brittanie's Thyme, which uses no fillers, artificial preservatives, artificial fragrances, or dyes, produces only small batches. It is currently registered to sell in: MI, IL, WI, MT, NE, TN, NJ, NY, TX, CA.
New Wearable
Sterling International, Inc., the company behind Rescure insect traps and attractants, has added a new wearable repellent device called GoClip, which has all-natural essential oils that serve as a spatial repellent to keep insects away. The oils are infused into a porous core that allows a controlled release over a 48-hour period. That core is housed in a metallic plastic cover with a clip that attaches to a shirt collar, waistband, cargo shorts pocket, hat or lanyard.
Staying (Off) The Course
To protect professionals and fans from bites at this year's FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament in June, Terminix was tapped to treat the TPC Southwind golf course with its exclusive mosquito service. A patented technology distributed exclusively to Terminix by Westham Co., teams sugar from fruit extracts and encapsulated garlic oil. The sugar acts as a bait; the encapsulated garlic oil acts as a gut toxin.
By Christine Esposito, Associate Editor 06.21.16
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