Welcome to the March Insect Shield^® E-Buzz newsletter.

Too busy to read? Here's the latest scoop in brief:

• Zorrel Incorporates Insect Shield Repellent Technology into Performance Wear Collection
• Insect Shield® Launches Program to Protect Kids/Staff from Bugs at Summer Camp

Zorrel International Launches Insect Shield Performance Knit Collection Zorrel International announces the launch of a new insect-repellent performance knit collection ideal for those spending time in the outdoors. Zorrel, a recognized innovator, will now combine their Dri-Balance™ technology with Insect Shield® Repellent Technology, resulting in a performance collection offering style, comfort and now — protection from annoying and potentially dangerous insects. William Gardiner, VP of Zorrel International says: "Zorrel has always been about introducing cutting edge garment technologies that make the wearer more comfortable when they work or play. Insect shield is the proven leader in the field of insect protection. We see an enormous amount of opportunity in this market with people who spend all of their work day in the outdoors. The effectiveness of the Insect Shield solution coupled with our Dri-Balance technology will provide the ultimate in comfort and protection to the worker in the field or the casual wearer on the golf course or at the beach."

Insect Shield® Repellent Technology Launches Camp Apparel Program
Program in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Mather, noted University of Rhode Island researcher

Insect Shield has announced development of a new business initiative specifically designed for camps, enabling them to offer Insect Shield protective apparel to their campers and staff. Insect Shield, a member of the American Camp Association, plans to unveil this program at upcoming ACA Conferences in Atlantic City, NJ and Manchester, NH.

The Insect Shield camp apparel program offers bug protection for campers and camp staff, in hopes of helping to provide an improved camp experience, while also offering peace of mind for parents-knowing that their children are protected from insects while away at camp. Parents are increasingly aware of the dangers to their children from insect bites that can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Eastern equine encephalitis.

Thomas Mather, Ph.D., director of the URI Center for Vector-borne Disease was instrumental in getting the Insect Shield camp apparel program started, "As a researcher on the subject of diseases carried by ticks and mosquitoes, such as Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, I am very concerned about the increases we have seen in recent years in the number of cases of these diseases. In response to my request, Insect Shield has created a line of protective camp clothing with repellency built-in that lasts through 70 washings, an ideal way of protecting children while at camp and when they return home." In one study, Mather and his team showed a 5-times lower likelihood of a blacklegged tick bite on subjects wearing repellent-treated shoes, socks, shorts and t-shirt.

CDC Recommended — Permethrin treated clothing, such as Insect Shield, is recommended by the CDC — Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in their Health & Safety Tips for Summer Camp.

For more details visit www.insectshield.com/camp

About Insect Shield
For more information visit www.insectshield.com.

Insect Shield respects the privacy of our customers. {OPENEDEMAILMARKER}
If you prefer not to receive future email please {CLICKTHRU1} to be removed from our list.
© 2009 Insect Shield LLC. All Rights Reserved.