Bug repellent??

[NessieR]

Is there a bug repellent that I can use that will be aafe for our bearded dragon? We have a bad problem with mosquitos and ticks and they are supposed to be worse this year. What can we do so we don’t suffer being attacked by these pests.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Are you concerned with them getting into the tank or house? Citronella is very natural & highly
effective. You could put up a citronella strip or citronella candle in the general area to help try
& keep them at bay or completely deflect them.

Tracie

 

[NessieR]

Hello,

Are you concerned with them getting into the tank or house? Citronella is very natural & highly
effective. You could put up a citronella strip or citronella candle in the general area to help try
& keep them at bay or completely deflect them.

Tracie

I am not concerned about them getting in the house as that would be very difficult. My worry is if I put bug spray on myself or on my child will that affect my dragon? They do a lot of random licking which I believe is also smelling. I fear that if I were to put it on and she were to lick will she get sick?

 

[xp29]

Look into Skin-so-Soft, I think it's from Avon. If I remember correctly it's supposed to be none toxic. But fact check me just in case

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I would think that as long as the candle would be out of the way of her investigating it wouldn't harm her.
Yes, also the Skin-so-Soft is good for repellent. You could possibly spray it on a few areas surrounding her tank where she can't lick that either. It is non toxic.
I can do some more checking for natural remedies.

Tracie