Read the labels - DO NOT BUY products that have DEET, Pyrethrum, Pyrethroid ingredients
Q: How does Nature's Balance Care®products work?
A: The active ingredients in Nature's Balance Care® insect control products are well known to repel insects such as citronella, lemongrass, peppermint and many others. All ingredients are disclosed including inert.
Q: How long does Nature's Balance Care® products work?
A: Depending on the area you live, the season and what your animal is doing will determine your need for reapplication. You can reapply Nature's Balance Care products as often as necessary without the worry of poisoning your animal and environment.
Q: What is the difference between your natural products and other companies?
A: There are several BIG differences between our products and other companies "natural" products.
- Nature's Balance Care® has been producing natural "organic" products since 1994. We have been the leader in safer, natural products before the EPA began investigations in April 2009 (link to EPA info). Nature's Balance Care® is the pioneering leader with safer, healthy, products long before "Organic" was mainstream.
- BUYER BEWARE! Read the labels. If you see "All Natural" or references to natural it is easy to think the product is safe, but when you read the ingredients beware of Pyrethrum, Permethrin, Resmethrin, and Pyrethroid chemicals. These so called all natural ingredients are derived from Chrysanthemums therefore they can get away with claiming "All Natural", but they are neuro-toxic poisons that have been linked to cancer, interruption of the endocrine system and damaging to the neurlogical system with children being at the highest risk (link to NRDC info). Rosemary is a natural ingredient, but has neurological warnings as it has been linked to epileptic seizures, nervous twitches and muscle spasms.
- Nature's Balance Care® insect control products that do not contain DEET, Pyrethrum, Resmethrin, Pyrethroid family of chemicals, Rosemary or neuro-toxic ingredients.
- Our products provide additional anti-fungal and anti-bacterial coat conditioners, natural deodorizers and some are safe for lactating animals.
- Nature's Balance Care's business model is one of integrity putting people, pets and the planet ahead of profits. We care about YOU....
MORE QUESTIONS
Q: My mare got bit up on the front of her chest, all bumpy. Now a few days later her chest is flaking with chunks of gooey skin and hair. What’s going on?
A: It sounds like she has had an allergic reaction to the bites. Often the bug bitten area will turn into a Sweet Itch condition. Use the Groomer to scrub the area well. By the end of a week, brush the area in which you will notice the condition relieved and new skin and hair growth. Follow up with Bare Skin Barrier to protect from further bug bites. Thank you for your question.
Q: My horse is rubbing her tail out and has bumps all along her neck from bites. What can I do?
A: I have found cleaning the waxy buildup, otherwise known as smegma, from the horses udder area stops the tail rubbing. This goes for geldings sheath too. You will be amazed at the reduction of tail rubbing once this area is cleaned. Follow up with the Groomer on any bug bitten areas in the udder area then apply the Bare Skin Barrier to provide continued protection from pests. As for the bumps and rubbing mane, use the Groomer to provide immediate itching relief (I use the Groomer on my own bug bites, which immediately takes out the itch). Thank you for your question.
Q: I have noticed bot fly eggs already on my horse’s legs, neck and shoulders, but it is only the first of July. I thought they came out around late August, early Fall but there are yellowish eggs attached to my horse’s hair. What can I do about these pests?
A: You are correct in presuming that bots usually lay their eggs around August, but I have noticed them very early this year too. If you are from the Pacific Northwest, it is due to the mild winter we had. What I do is pick off the eggs either by hand or use a lice comb that can be purchased at the drug store. I mix 2-4 droppers full of Groomer to 1 cup of water, apply some of the mixture to a wet sponge and generously apply around the fetlock and offended areas, reapply the diluted Groomer freshly for each area of application. Often, I will continue the wipe down of my entire horse with the diluted Groomer when the bugs are thick, and follow up with the Fly Spray for continued relief.
Q: My horse has little tiny flies on her belly all the time, no matter how often I wash her or try to keep her clean. What do you recommend?
A: Both my Mares lift their legs for me when I start to apply a diluted mixture of our Groomer directly to their bellies. It has provided such relief for them that they submit to the vigorous rub down. I reapply more mixture to my sponge then work the belly button area on up to the chest. They enjoy the rub down and the cooling relief of the peppermint, as well as the antibacterial effect of the lavender on any bug bites and sores. I follow up with the Bare Skin Barrier for continued relief in the morning and evening when the little flies are most active. Q: Horses don’t need anti-bacterial/anti-virus any more than people do. A: Nature's Balance products do not generate an environment for mutation of viruses and bacteria. The all natural ingredients repel bacteria, fungus and viruses for example Lavender and Tea Tree are natural antibodies against bacteria and fungus. Man has made synthetic antibodies that have created the mutation effect. Our environment has flowers and plants that are natural antibodies to harmful bacteria, fungus and viruses without disturbing the healthful bacteria we all need to live a health life. Horse and people alike. Q: Why are the chemicals Permectrin, Pyrethrum and others bad? What do they do?
A: Studies have shown that Pyrethrum, Permectrin, Resmethrin, and the Pyrethroid family of chemicals when absorbed by the skin, inhaled, or ingested cause enlarged llivers, interruption of the endocrine (reproduction) system, nervous system, and depression of the immune system. Check out the National Pesticide Information Center at www.NPIC.orst.edu for further details. These chemicals are commonly found in most equine fly and pest repellent products. A product can still say all natural but have these chemicals as allowed by the EPA. That is why Nature's Balance Care discloses our ingredients on our web site so you can make your question. Q: Pennyroyal is a natural essential oil, why do you think it is harmful? A: Pennyroyal is certainly an effective pest control essential oil, but we have chosen not to use it in my products because it has the potential to be fatal for humans with the ingestion of only two tablespoons. Therefore, we have chosen to avoid potentially harmful essential oils by replacing them with botanicals that are not harmful if absorbed by the skin or accidentally inhaled. The combinations of the ingredients we have chosen are just as effective as Pennyroyal without the potential harmful effects.
Q: What is the meaning of Nature's Balance?
A: In our discovery of botanicals and their remarkable qualities, we realized the awesome potential of their use. This potential represents the balance between natures resources and practical use. Hence. Nature's Balance. Thank you for asking.
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