Sentry Natural Defense Natural Flea & Tick Spray kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other unwanted pests for up to four weeks, yet it’s safe to use on your pets and around your family when applied as directed. Each bottle contains 8 oz. of natural active ingredients such as peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemon grass oil, clove oil and thyme oil.

Active Ingredients:
Peppermint Oil .................. 1.00%
Cinnamon Oil .................... 1.50%
Lemongrass Oil ................. 1.50%
Clove Oil .......................... 1.70%
Thyme Oil ......................... 1.70%
2-Phenethyl Propionate* .... 1.70%

Other Ingredients:
(Vanillin, Isopropyl Myristate) ... 90.90%

* 2-Phenethyl Propionate is a natural botanical extract commonly found in food.

Directions for Use
Do not use on pets under the age of 12 weeks. Spray your pet with the nozzle about 8" to 12" from the pet. Start spraying the animal at the tail, making sure the spray the entire coat of the animal, including legs, tail and underbody.  With you hand, fluff the hair against the way it normally lays to assure that the spray penetrates the coat to the skin.  Do not saturate the animal and do not spray in the face, eyes, or genitals.  Repeat as necessary.  Pets may be treated indoors or outdoors.  In order to help reduce the occurence of fleas and ticks, this product is best if used year around.

How Does Natural Defense Work?
Certain plants contain compounds that give them the ability to defend themselves against insects.  Natural Defense is a synergistic blend of botanical extracts including peppermint oil, cinnamon oil and lemongrass oil.  This combination of oils significantly enhances the pesticidal activity of Natural Defense.  How?  Octopamine! 

Octopamine is a key neurotransmitter found in insects, it is the insect's equivalent of adrenaline.  It regulates their heart rate, behavior and metabolism.  The unique molecular structure targets and blocks octopamine neurotransmitter receptors in insects.  Blocking octopamine results in a total breakdown of the insect's central nervous system.  As mammals, fish and birds have no receptors for octopamine, the ingredients do not have this affect on them... or people!