Does Bug Juice Actually Work? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                According to Consumer Reports, essential oil-based natural repellents generally provide protection for less than two hours, a key fact when evaluating the many different products marketed as 'bug juice'. But the term "bug juice" refers to a variety of products, from insecticide paint additives to DIY essential oil mixes, so the answer to 'does bug juice actually work?' depends entirely on which product is being discussed.