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50 Years of Science.
One Father's Promise.
Zero Toxic Chemicals.

Dr. Bob's Natural Bug Defense — an essential oil formula a decade in the making, built for the home you love.

Get Dr. Bob's — $22.95

16 oz · Free of harsh synthetics

Safe for kids, pets & sensitive households.

Portrait of Dr. Robert W. Flanoy in a sunlit greenhouse

Dr. Robert W. Flanoy · Ph.D. Toxicology

Meet Dr. Bob

A scientist. A father. A promise kept.

Dr. Robert W. Flanoy — known to just about everyone as Dr. Bob — has spent over 50 years as a toxicologist. He's studied what chemicals do to the human body, to families, and to the spaces we call home.

But his most personal lesson didn't come from a laboratory. When Dr. Bob lost his son to brain cancer, something shifted. His decades of expertise took on new meaning — not just a career, but a calling. He dedicated himself to the memory of his son by doing what he does best: finding a better way.

For 10 years, Dr. Bob worked quietly and carefully to develop a bug defense formula that would actually protect a home — not just from pests, but from the toxic load most conventional sprays leave behind.

The result is Dr. Bob's Natural Bug Defense — built for every family that deserves both safety and effectiveness under the same roof.

"I built this for families — and in memory of my son."
— Dr. Bob

What's in it

Nothing you wouldn't want in your home. Everything you need to protect it.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Natural pest deterrent with a clean, grounding scent.

Rosemary Oil

Rosemary Oil

Time-tested repellent with antimicrobial properties.

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint Oil

Bugs hate it. Your home will love it.

Plus a gentle surfactant and water. That's it.

How it works

Spray it where bugs dare to go.

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Indoors

Baseboards, under sinks, behind appliances, kitchens & bathrooms.

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Entry Points

Doorways, window frames, thresholds.

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Semi-Outdoor

Patios, garages, crawlspaces, attics.

Application

Standard trigger spray

For targeted areas — baseboards, thresholds, problem spots.

Larger zones

ULV fogger compatible

For garages, attics, and whole rooms.

Why Dr. Bob's

Built on expertise. Guided by heart.

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Broad-Spectrum Protection

Repels ants, spiders, roaches, and more — one formula, many pests.

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Gentle & Family-Friendly

Designed for homes with children, pets, and chemically sensitive individuals.

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Simple & Versatile

Spray it, fog it, use it regularly — no complicated protocol.

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Essential Oil-Based

Low-toxicity formula backed by 50+ years of toxicology expertise.

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Ph.D. Toxicologist

50+ years of research

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10 Years

In development

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Essential Oil Formula

No harsh synthetics

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Safe Once Dry

For kids & pets

FAQ

Your questions, answered by someone who's thought about this longer than anyone.

A non-toxic, essential oil–based bug defense spray developed over 10 years by Dr. Robert W. Flanoy, a Ph.D. toxicologist with more than 50 years of experience. It's built to protect your home from common pests without the toxic load of conventional sprays.

Protect your home

Protect your home the way Dr. Bob protects his.

A non-toxic solution born from 50 years of science and a father's love. For your family, your home, and the air you breathe every day.

Available in 16 oz ($22.95)  ·  1 Gallon ($69.95)