Veterinarians versed in natural alternatives use garlic in their private
practices throughout the world. While best known for its health protective
properties, garlic has been used for centuries as an insect repellent. Springtime’s air-dried garlic takes that benefit to a new level and is far safer than many
chemical products. You may use this product with total confidence.
DIRECTIONS
Horses: Give one scoop (approx. 3/4 oz – density may vary) daily per
1,000 lb body weight. For best results, start out with just a sprinkle for the
first few days and increase gradually to at least one full scoop per day. In
areas of high infestation, dosage may be doubled or tripled .
Please allow time to "build up" in the system. It may take Bug Off Garlic two to four weeks to permeate all tissues. Year round feeding is recommended. Color, aroma, density may vary from batch to batch.
Flies, Mosquitos - Problem Solved!
Liz Piquet, Florida
Garlic - Officially Safe
All animal feed products in the United States are regulated by a
national organization called the Association of American Feed Control Officials,
Inc. (AAFCO). AAFCO, composed of each state’s agricultural department
officials, is responsible for monitoring safety issues
regarding feeds and supplements. AAFCO prohibits substances
that may harm and lists approved ingredients with a proven safety
history. Such items are called GRAS (generally recognized as
safe), and are listed in AAFCO’s Official Publication. Garlic is one
of the many natural foods and herbs which have earned the
GRAS status by having a clean and clear history of use. AAFCO
gathers information from many sources (for example, professional toxicologists from all over the United States) and they
really know what they are talking about!
So there we have it.
Garlic, the world’s most popular health tonic, is backed by
thousands of years of history and recognized by leading veterinary,
regulatory, medical, and scientific organizations.
Internet Resources
“...garlic supplements may be able to fight off the ticks and hopefully
decrease the risk of Lyme disease..”
“...our results suggest that garlic may be considered as a tick repellent for
individuals and populations at high risk for tick bite, rather than other agents
that might have more adverse effects.”
A Natural Mosquito Repellent – Garlic for Mosquito Control
Why Does Garlic Repel Mosquitoes?
“It’s not clear why garlic should be an effective mosquito repellent. It would
seem that the powerful compounds such as allicin which garlic releases are
inimical to mosquitoes. They have therefore evolved to avoid garlic. Another
possibility is that the strong smell of garlic overwhelms the mosquito’s sense
of smell and prevents them from finding the prey (us!)...Whatever the mechanism,
garlic’s ability to repel a variety of pests has been proven scientifically.”
is a special grade of garlic that has been low temperature dried (air-dried), and carefully stored and handled
to retain the highest level of bug repellent potency. It produces a garlic odor more powerful than
any other variety we have found. Parasitic insects have a sense of smell that can be up to 10,000 times
more sensitive than a human’s. Garlic’s unique, pungent odor acts as one of its several defenses against
insects and other pests. Yet, the garlic odor itself is mostly noticeable to humans only at feeding time.
In recent years, there have been several crop spray products made from garlic that prove garlic’s ability
to repel insects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers these products so safe that
a special “fast track” registration is allowed for them because of their low risk status.
Veterinarians versed in natural alternatives use garlic in their private practices throughout the world.
While best known for its health protective properties, garlic has been used for centuries
as an insect repellent. Springtime’s air-dried garlic takes that benefit to a new level and is far safer than
many chemical products. You may use this product with total confidence. Year round, long-term use is
absolutely safe and highly recommended!
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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