# Bug Shield — Plant-based outdoor spray

**URL:** https://www.earthley.com/products/bug-shield

**Categories:** Body, Outdoor and First Aid, Skin Care

**Rating:** 3.8 / 5 (5 reviews)

Powered by catnip, peppermint, rosemary, and citronella, this plant-based bug spray offers natural protection that’s gentle on skin and tough on insects. Unlike chemical repellents, it keeps bugs away without toxins or harsh scents.

Made with cane-derived alcohol and filtered water, it dries fast, leaves no residue, and is safe for the whole family when used as directed. Our Catnip + Citronella blend is the most popular choice for reliable, herbal protection outdoors.

Use it while camping, gardening, hiking, or anytime you’re outside.

## Key Benefits:

• Naturally repels mosquitoes and other insects ([study](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-42618-5), [study](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001706X19311970), [study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42417796/))

• Gentle, non-irritating herbal formula

• Natural source of cooling peppermint and rosemary

• Fresh herbal scent doubles as a natural deodorizer

• Quick-drying and travel-friendly

Our [Revive & Restore Promise](https://earthley.com/earthley-revive-restore-promise): 100% clean ingredients – no compromises. FREE OF sulfates, parabens, fragrance, colors, preservatives, and top allergens.

### *NOTES:

- **Due to the alcohol content, only FedEx or USPS can deliver orders that include this product. This can sometimes cause delays in receiving your order. We appreciate your patience.**
- **The alcohol content is the same reason that we also cannot ship outside the domestic US States or to P.O. boxes.**

## Variants & Pricing
- **2 OZ** — $9.99 — In stock — SKU `TINC-BUG-SPRAY-2OZ`
- **8 OZ** — $19.99 — In stock — SKU `TINC-BUG-SPRAY-8OZ`

## Ingredients
- Cane alcohol {Organic} *(Cane alcohol)*
- Filtered Water *(Filtered Water)*
- Catnip {Organic} *(Nepeta cataria)*
- Peppermint Leaf {Organic} *(Mentha piperita)*
- Rosemary Leaves {Organic} *(Rosmarinus officinalis)*
- Catnip Essential Oil {Organic} *(Nepata cataria)*
- Citronella Essential Oil *(Cymbopogon nardus)*

## Certifications
- Family Owned
- Sustainably Manufactured
- Thirty Day Money Back Guarantee
- No Artificial Ingredients
- Grain Free Alcohol
- Leaping Bunny
- Cgmp Cosmetics Dietary

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does Bug Shield work?

Bug Shield is a combination of aromatic herbs infused into alcohol (rosemary, peppermint, and catnip) along with essential oils (catnip and citronella), all of which have natural bug repellent properties.

### Does Bug Shield contain DEET?

Bug Shield does not contain DEET or other synthetic bug repellents.  It relies on herbs and essential oils for safe, natural protection.

### Is Bug Shield an FDA-approved bug repellent?

No, Bug Shield is not an FDA-approved bug repellent.  However, all of the key ingredients have natural bug repellent properties.

### How do I use Bug Shield?

Spray Bug Shield on exposed skin before going outdoors.  Reapply every few hours or as needed.

### Will the catnip in Bug Shield make my cat crazy?

It's possible that the catnip in Bug Shield will make your cat crazy!  It's best to use away from your feline friends.

### What's the difference between Pest Aside and Bug Shield?

Both Pest Aside and Bug Shield are meant to naturally ward off insects.  Pest Aside is an oil-based salve, while Bug Shield is an alcohol-based spray.  Both work well; it depends on your preference of oil vs. alcohol products.

### Does Bug Shield contain artificial fragrances, parabens, or phthalates?

No, Bug Shield does not contain any artificial fragrances, parabens, phthalates, or other synthetic additives.

### Why did it take so long to receive this spray?

Due to the alcohol content, there is only one carrier that can pick up orders that include this product. This can sometimes cause delays in receiving your order. We appreciate your patience.