BUZZ OFF Insect Shield and L.L. Bean Announce Partnership; Innovative Clothing Now Available Via Catalogs and Web Site.GREENSBORO, N.C. & FREEPORT, Maine -- BUZZ OFF Insect Shield, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , and L.L. Bean, Inc., today announced a partnership to offer a full line of BUZZ OFF(TM) Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel from L.L. Bean. The BUZZ OFF(TM) line of apparel from L.L. Bean will include men's, women's and children's clothing. "We are proud to be partnering with L.L. Bean," said Haynes Griffin, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BUZZ OFF Insect Shield. "L.L. Bean has a long-standing and well-respected tradition of quality and service, and we expect the L.L. Bean line of BUZZ OFF(TM) apparel to continue to build on that tradition." BUZZ OFF apparel is the first insect-repellent clothing to be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ). The active ingredient used in the patent-pending BUZZ OFF Insect Shield(TM) process is permethrin permethrin /per·meth·rin/ (per-meth´rin) a topical insecticide used in the treatment of infestations by Pediculus humanus capitis, Sarcoptes scabiei, or any of various ticks; also applied to objects such as furniture and bedding. , a man-made version of an insect repellent that occurs naturally in chrysanthemums. The BUZZ OFF process binds the active ingredient to the fabric fibers of each garment so that the insect-repellent effectiveness lasts through 25 washings. The repellent quality is odorless and colorless, and doesn't change the feel of the garment. "L.L. Bean is excited about introducing the innovative BUZZ OFF technology to its customers," said L.L. Bean Product Manager David Findlay. "L.L. Bean's customers are accustomed to high-quality products designed to enhance the enjoyment of the outdoors, and we're convinced that BUZZ OFF apparel is a product they will enthusiastically embrace." BUZZ OFF apparel repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers chiggers Harvest mites, red mites Dermatology Larvae of the family Trombiculidae, genus Eutrombicula–southern US, Trombicula–Europe which causes skin infestation Habitat Berry patches, tall grass, weeds, woods. Cf Chiggers. and midges midges see ceratopogonidae and culicoides. . Richard Lane, president of BUZZ OFF Insect Shield said, "BUZZ OFF apparel is the most significant new tool in over 50 years in the battle against insects and the diseases they potentially carry, including West Nile virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. and Lyme disease Lyme disease, a nonfatal bacterial infection that causes symptoms ranging from fever and headache to a painful swelling of the joints. The first American case of Lyme's characteristic rash was documented in 1970 and the disease was first identified in a cluster at . BUZZ OFF clothing can help provide protection to anyone concerned about the threat of disease from mosquitoes and other insects." BUZZ OFF Insect Shield BUZZ OFF Insect Shield, LLC, is headquartered in Greensboro, N.C. BUZZ OFF (TM) Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel was registered by the U.S. EPA in July 2003, and has been offered by a select group of wholesale and retail partners, beginning in fall 2003. BUZZ OFF (TM) and BUZZ OFF Insect Shield(TM) are trademarks of BUZZ OFF Insect Shield, LLC. For more information about BUZZ OFF Insect Shield visit www.buzzoff.com. L.L. Bean L.L. Bean, Inc. is a leading developer and retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While its business has grown substantially, L.L. Bean still upholds the values of its founder and continues his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors. The L.L. Bean Retail Store in Freeport, ME, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year. The company also has 15 factory outlets and four Retail Stores up and down the East Coast. You can visit L.L. Bean anytime at www.llbean.com or call 1-800-809-7057 to receive a free catalog. |
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