{"product_id":"traiteurs-smudge-bundle™-pest-repelling-botanical-burn-bundle","title":"TRAITEUR'S SMUDGE BUNDLE™ Pest-Repelling Botanical Burn Bundle — Louisiana Wax Myrtle \u0026 Sage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is TRAITEUR'S SMUDGE BUNDLE™?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRAITEUR'S SMUDGE BUNDLE™ is a hand-bound botanical smudge bundle formulated for outdoor pest repellency, specifically mosquitoes and flies. It combines four dried botanicals — including the signature Louisiana Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) — into a slow-burning bundle that releases insect-repelling compounds as aromatic smoke. All ingredients are EPA 25(b) minimum-risk exempt. No synthetic chemicals, no DEET, no aerosol propellants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eActive Botanical Compounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite sage (Salvia apiana)\u003c\/strong\u003e — thujone and camphor released during combustion; documented insect neurotoxins effective against Diptera (flies) and Culicidae (mosquitoes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)\u003c\/strong\u003e — eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) smoke shown to repel Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in peer-reviewed field studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender (Lavandula angustifolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — linalool smoke disrupts insect olfactory navigation; also calming to humans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLouisiana Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gulf South native; myricetine and nootkatone compounds in leaf wax are documented insect repellents; burned by Cajun and Creole communities for generations as a natural mosquito barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one bundle burn?\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 minutes of continuous smoldering smoke under normal outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light the tip, allow it to catch flame for 10–15 seconds, then blow out. Place the smoldering bundle in a fireproof dish or bundle holder upwind of your seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the smoke safe to breathe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical smoke from these ingredients is generally well-tolerated outdoors. Not recommended for use in enclosed spaces or around individuals with respiratory sensitivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a spiritual smudge stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e TRAITEUR'S SMUDGE BUNDLE™ is formulated specifically for pest repellency, not ceremonial use. The Wax Myrtle inclusion is a distinctly Louisiana traiteur tradition rooted in practical pest management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-bound in Louisiana by Big Mamou Enterprises \/ Real Time Cajun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Use Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvening porch sitting • Outdoor dining • Backyard gatherings • Fishing and hunting camps • Bayou and waterfront areas • Camping • Garden work at dusk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePréparé avec intention en Louisiane — Big Mamou Enterprises \/ Real Time Cajun.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Mamou Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"single","offer_id":50032095035632,"sku":"BG-TSB-1","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-pack","offer_id":50032095068400,"sku":"BG-TSB-3PK","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/7171\/5056\/files\/traiteurs-smudge-bundle.png?v=1784043072","url":"https:\/\/realtimecajun.com\/products\/traiteurs-smudge-bundle%e2%84%a2-pest-repelling-botanical-burn-bundle","provider":"Big Mamou Enterprises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}