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.
Dogs: Give one scoop (approx. 3 grams – density
may vary) per 60 lb body weight per day. 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. 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. Bug Off Garlic may be used with other insect control products, if so desired.
"…no fleas, no scratching, no raw skin."
Peter, Marilyn and “Fancy” Van Auken, California
Garlic and Long-Term Health
A
survey conducted by the Morris Animal
Foundation found that cancer and its
prevention are of major concern for
pet owners, and for good reason. The
survey, conducted in October of 1997,
found that:
cancer is the number one killer of dogs;
cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental
death in dogs;
and,
some 70 types of cancer have been
identified in domestic animals.
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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