Epic Mosquito Season and Reemergence of Dengue Fever in Florida are Potent Reminders to Stay Protected with Insect Shield
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:16:41 MST)
SEATTLE, WA – The wet spring followed by hot, summer weather throughout the US has resulted in an explosion of mosquitoes throughout the country. In addition, a recent outbreak of Dengue fever in Florida has heightened awareness about the dangers of insect bites and insect-borne disease. Dengue re-emerged in the United States in 2009 in Key West for the first time since 1934. This year, cases continue...
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“Deadliest Predator” hits Outdoor Retailer Show
(Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:33:01 MST)
Seattle, WA – As 20,000 retailers gather in Salt Lake City on August 3 for the first day of their annual trade show, Africa’s deadliest predator will be equally busy as it stalks and kills 2,000 children in places distant only by geography.
Humanitarian agency World Vision worldvision.org and its partner Insect Shield insectshield.com, are urging attendees at this year’s Outdoor Retailer...
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Insect Shield Supports Crisis Nursery in Lilongwe, Malawi, with Repellent Kangas to Help Protect Staff
(Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:24:46 MST)
SEATTLE, WA – Insect Shield, known for developing the first-ever insect-repellent apparel registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA, has stepped up their global health initiatives to support a crisis clinic nursery located in Malawi. The clinic staff is now outfitted in Insect Shield-treated protective kangas and bandanas to help ward off mosquitoes that can carry dangerous...
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Buggies with Insect Shield Launches Playwear Collection for Infants Toddlers
(Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:37:57 MST)
SEATTLE, WA – When enjoying the outdoors, parents can’t help but be concerned about their children being exposed to pesky, potentially dangerous insects. That is why Soy Genius Kids teamed up with Insect Shield® to develop the Buggies™ collection of insect-repellent playwear. Buggies is the only line of Insect Shield apparel for infants and toddlers – keeping children cute, comfortable and...
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Insect Shield Incorporates Panel of Experts into Social Media Strategy
(Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:13:02 MST)
Insect Shield, known for its first-ever EPA-registered insect-repellent apparel and gear, views educating consumers about insects, insect-borne diseases and the latest prevention tools as one of its most important objectives. That is why they have developed a panel of experts as part of their social media strategy to help achieve these goals.
The panel will include a select line-up of global health...
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Insect Shield TravelChair and Bunk Sack Win 2010 Good Housekeeping VIP Award
(Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:05:47 MST)
The 2010 Good Housekeeping VIP Very Innovative Product award winners include a wide range of categories, including beauty, cooking, outdoor gear, home entertainment, cleaning, energy efficiency, and electronics. From a digital camera with a built-in projector to a flexible grilling skewer to the Insect Shield® TravelChair and Bunk Sack, the VIP Awards recognize the year’s breakthrough new products...
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Insect Shield Donates Annual Holiday Gift Funds to Anti-Malaria Project
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:29:58 MST)
SEATTLE, WA - Instead of holiday cards and chocolates, each Insect Shield® brand partner will receive an e-card stating that a donation has been made on their behalf, to help reduce the rate of malaria infection amongst the indigenous people, Ye’kuana and Sanema, who are the exclusive residents of the upper section of the Ventuari River – the Alto Ventuari – in Amazonas State, Venezuela.
The...
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