Mother Nature. Yep, she’s one amazing lady. Just think of all the wonderful things she’s made, like trees, flowers, dirt, and even the bugs. And when it’s time to protect your pack, we know that nature knows best.
She showed us how to harness her power to take care of pets and the families they love so much.
†With U.S. and global components
Inside Wondercide
Wondercide active ingredients are proven to work and derived from good things like leaves, bark, and seeds. See what’s inside everything we make on product pages in the ingredients section or browse on.
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| Cedarwood oil | Cedarwood trees, Texas and Virginiana | Kills and repels target bugs. Pleasant scent. |
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| Lemongrass oil | Lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus | Kills and repels target bugs. Pleasant scent. |
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| Rosemary oil | Rosemary plant, Rosmarinus officinalis | Kills and repels target bugs. Pleasant scent. |
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| Peppermint oil | Peppermint leaves, Mentha piperita | Kills and repels target bugs. Pleasant scent. |
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| Sodium lauryl sulfate | Coconut and/or palm | Boosts the effectiveness of essential oils. |
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| Refined sesame oil | Sesame seeds | Enhances the repellency of essential oils. |
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| Water | Deionized water | The carrier that holds all ingredients together in the solution. |
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| Electrolyzed water | Deionized water | Interacts with salt in the presence of electricity to generate Pure Hypochlorous. |
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| Ethyl lactate | Corn and/or sugar beets | Prevents settling (dispersant). |
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| Sodium chloride | Table salt, brine | Inhibits bacterial growth. Provides chloride ions for production of hypochlorous acid (a precursor). |
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| Trisodium citrate dihydrate | Corn | A pH adjuster. Modifies the pH of the solution. |
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| Polyglyceryl oleate | Soybean, canola, or palm oil | An emulsifier. Allows oils and water to remain combined after shaking. |
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| Glycerin | Vegetable oil | A humectant. Maintains moisture. |
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| Citric acid | Corn | Modifies the pH of the solution. |
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| Vitamin E | Vegetable oil | An antioxidant that protects essential oils from oxidation. |
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| Glyceryl monooctanoate | Coconut and/or palm oil | An emulsifier. Allows oils and water to remain combined after shaking. |
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| Soap | Coconut and/or palm oil | A surfactant. Allows oil and water to mix and remain stable. |
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| Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol (soap) | Coconut and/or palm oil | An emulsifier. Allows oils and water to remain combined after shaking. |
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| Vinegar | Fermented from grains | Natural fragrance additive. Attracts bugs toward the mixture. |
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| Syrups, hydrolyzed starch, hydrogenated | Corn and/or sugar beets | An attractant. Draws bugs toward the mixture. |
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| Malic acid | Fruit acid | Inhibits bacterial growth. |
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| Yeast | Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Natural fragrance additive. Attracts bugs toward the mixture. |
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| Geraniol | Pine trees | Kills and repels target bugs. |
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| White mineral oil | Food grade | Solvent. Helps extend the coverage of the active ingredients. |
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| Isopropyl myristate | A fatty acid from plant oils | Enhances the effectiveness of essential oils. |
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| Carbon dioxide | Purified from a source containing CO2 | Propellant. Allows the aerosols to spray. |
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| Nylon | 50% plant-based | The structure of the collar. |
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| Almond oil | Almonds | The carrier oil. Allows the solution to spread over the dermal layer. |
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| Zinc stearate | Zinc salt | The structure of the collar. |
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| Iron oxide | Oxidized iron | Pigment. Gives the collars their peppermint color. |
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| Neem oil | Azadirachta indica kernels | Skin soothing properties. |
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| Olive oil | Olives | Skin soothing properties. |
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| Grape seed oil | Vitis vinifera seed oil | Skin soothing properties. |
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| Apricot kernel oil | Apricot kernels | Skin soothing properties. |
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| Lavender oil | Lavender buds, Lavandula angustifolia | Skin soothing properties and pleasant scent. |
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| Plant-based emulsifier | Proprietary plant source | An emulsifier. Allows oils and water to remain combined after shaking. |
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| Pure Hypochlorous | Salt + Electrolyzed water | Soothes irritation, reduces itching and redness, eliminates odors, and supports healthy skin, eyes, ears and gums. |
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More to feel good about
Our pest protection line up is proven to work by independent third-party labs. In fact, Wondercide meets the same effectiveness standards required for conventional pest control products. When it comes to protecting your pack, you don’t have to compromise on ingredients or results.
Our pest protection line up is proven to work by independent third-party labs. In fact, Wondercide meets the same effectiveness standards required for conventional pest control products. When it comes to protecting your pack, you don’t have to compromise on ingredients or results.
Experts agree that the two most important factors when it comes to essential oil safety are: one, using steam-distilled natural essential oils, and two, properly diluting them in solutions. And that’s exactly what we do. No phenols, because cats don’t have the liver enzymes needed to fully process phenols.
There is some evidence that suggests peppermint essential oil can decrease milk production, so we advise that pregnant or nursing moms and dog moms use another of our wonderful scents. The research we’ve done on the safety of essential oils goes a long way, especially in dog years.
The color and scent of our products come from the plant-powered ingredients, including natural essential oils. We don’t use artificial colors or fragrances because your wellness is our top priority.
Wondercide is a Green America gold-certified business for high standards in social and environmental impacts. Our yard sprays are bio-selective, and the residue is safe for pollinators like bees and butterflies. We source our ingredients from local U.S. suppliers whenever possible to reduce our carbon footprint and support community. And our packaging is recyclable. We’re working hard to meet the needs of our generation without compromising the next.
