INSECT REPELLENTS
Originally introduced to the South African market in the 1960’s Tabard remains one of our best known and most trusted insect repellent products. Registered as a Schedule 0 medicine, Tabard personal insect repellents are manufactured to the highest standards under strictly controlled conditions accredited by the Medicines Control Council of South Africa.
Tabard personal insect repellents include the following
• Tabard Stick (30ml)
• Tabard Lotion (Available in 150ml and 50ml sizes)
• Tabard ozone-friendly Aerosol (Available in 150g and 70g)
CITRONELLA CANDLES
Tabard also manufactures a range of citronella candles as well as decorative tea-light candles and terracotta candle holders
Tabard candles are shaped for a constant mix of citronella into the air
Tabard long burning citronella candles can provide up to 100 hours of protection
Tabard long burning citronella candles have been tested and approved by SABS and are registered with SA Department of Agriculture
FABRIC GUARD
Easy to spray on clothing and equipment, Tabard Fabric Guard works effectively for months, wash after wash.
Reduces mosquito landings and blood-feeding by up to 95%
Specially formulated to prevent and reduce risk of diseases caused by mosquito bites, such as malaria
Tested both locally and internationally – completely safe for humans and the environment
Specially formulated to prevent and reduce risk of diseases caused by mosquito bites, such as malaria
Combined anti-mosquito and anti-bacterial treatment, utilises nano-technology to create a durable barrier against re-infestation
TABARD EQUINE
Tabard is indicated for the control (repellent) of house flies, stable flies and mosquitoes on horses.
From the case study by Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Glynn Catton – “Conducting Insect Challenge Repellency / Efficacy Trials” – presented at the South African Equine Veterinary Association Congress 2016:
Research indicates that the active ingredient, DEET* interferes with receptors in biting insects such as mosquito antennae, that detect L-lactic acid and carbon dioxide – the primary attactants emitted by humans and animals
Insects exposed to DEET* are therefore unable to effectively locate a host