About Us

 At Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm LLC, we’re on a mission to kick chemicals to the curb and bring you a bug repellent that actually works—without making you smell like a science experiment.

Born out of necessity and swamp-tested wisdom, our all-natural balm is handcrafted with rich shea butter and a potent blend of essential oils designed to send skeeters, no-see-ums, and other flying nuisances packing. Whether you're casting lines at dawn or chasing fireflies at dusk, our balm’s got your back (and your ankles, neck, and arms too).

The story behind Uncle Joe’s isn’t just rooted in the outdoors—it’s steeped in family tradition and Southern grit. The idea was sparked from the pages of Tales from Uncle Joe, a book series inspired by the clever, no-nonsense, and big-hearted amateur detective Joe Conrad, who lives and sleuths along the Atchafalaya River in Southern Louisiana. In the books, Joe runs the Skeeter Balm business with his brothers and nephew—carrying on a legacy that dates back to the 1940s when his single mother crafted homemade repellents for trappers, fishermen, and swamp folk just trying to get by.

Like Joe himself, we believe in keeping things simple, honest, and effective. Our balm isn’t just a nod to a fictional hero—it’s a tribute to real-life resilience, old-school remedies, and a deep respect for the natural world.

So, whether you're hiking the backwoods, sitting on a porch swing, or just trying to enjoy a backyard BBQ in peace—grab a tin of Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm. It’s what we call “swamp-approved protection,” and once you try it, you’ll never go back to those chemical cocktails again.