Many people have found that certain algaecides can keep wasps and bees away from their pools similarly to BeeRepel. Algaecides contain strong surfactants that modify the surface tension of the pool water, preventing bees and wasps from landing. However, algaecides are harsh chemicals regulated by the EPA. These chemicals are designed to kill algae in swimming pools and can be toxic to humans if exposed to them in high concentrations. Most algaecides contain active ingredients like copper sulfate or quaternary ammonium compounds that can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system if people swim in the treated water. It's recommended to wait at least 24-48 hours after applying algaecide before allowing anyone to swim in the pool, to allow the chemicals to sufficiently dissipate. Algaecides can be a great tool for treating algae problems, but if you don't need to use them, why expose yourself to those chemicals? We designed BeeRepel as an environmentally safer option that achieves the same effect without using harsh pesticide chemicals.

You may have noticed online recommendations to mix dish soap and water to keep bees out of your pool, both by adding it to the pool and spraying it on the edges.

The main ingredients in BeeRepel are:

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate – 50%
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine – 12%
• Inactive Ingredients – 38%

These primary ingredients are also found in dish soaps and shampoos, making our product safe and environmentally friendly. Additionally, we include inactive ingredients that help our product float on your pool water and remain effective for up to three days. These specialized components are not present in typical dish soaps and shampoos. Dish soaps, when used, are effective for only about 30 minutes and contain other chemicals that can disrupt your pool's chemical balance. BeeRepel is designed to maintain your pool's chemical balance while staying on the water surface and lasting much longer than dish soap.