Uncle Joe's Skeeter Balm LLC

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

🎉 Exciting News, Conway! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm is now available at LW Marketplace in Conway, South Carolina! 🦟🌿

3133 US-501 S
Unit B
Conway, SC

A huge thank-you to LW Marketplace for welcoming our small business into the store. We are incredibly excited to have our handcrafted products available to even more outdoor-loving folks in our community.

Handcrafted right here in South Carolina, Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm was created for people who love spending time outdoors—but don’t love the mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other flying pests that come with it.

🌿 All-natural ingredients
🚫 DEET-free
🧴 Made with rich shea butter and essential oils
🎣 Great for fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, porch sitting, and family adventures
🤲 Handcrafted in South Carolina

Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm was founded by South Carolina author Randall Lane, creator and owner of the Tales from Uncle Joe mystery series and its beloved characters.

The business was inspired by one of the series’ original characters, Joe Conrad—a private investigator, outdoorsman, and the beloved “Uncle Joe” whose family has been making homemade bug repellent for generations.

That same spirit of family tradition, craftsmanship, storytelling, and love for the outdoors lives on in every tin we make.

📖 From the pages of a book…
🎣 To your tackle box…
🏕️ Your camping gear…
🦌 Or your hunting pack…

Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm is proudly made for outdoor folks by outdoor folks.

Stop by LW Marketplace in Conway and pick up a tin today! Be sure to check out all the other wonderful products and local vendors while you’re there.

Thank you for supporting small businesses, local creators, and South Carolina-made products! ❤️

12/30/2025

🎉 Well, would ya look at that…we made the papers. 🐊📰

Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm LLC was recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the chance to share our story — the real one, not dressed up, not sugar-coated, and definitely not smelling like a science experiment.

Our journey started the same way our balm did: out of necessity, family tradition, and a deep respect for old-school Southern know-how. From swamp banks and porch swings to hand-poured tins of all-natural skeeter protection, this feature shines a light on why we do what we do — and who we do it for.

Big thanks to Bold Journey Magazine for giving a platform to small businesses built on grit, honesty, and hard work. And an even bigger thank-you to everyone who’s supported us, tried the balm, shared a story, or swatted a mosquito with us along the way.

👉 The link for the full feature will be in the comments below.

From the Atchafalaya to your backyard — we’re just gettin’ started. 🦟🔥

08/15/2025

FREE GIFT FROM UNCLE JOE INCLUDED WITH EACH ORDER. FOR ADDITIONAL 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER, AT CHECKOUT USE DISCOUNT CODE: 7f9mcq

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.

08/11/2025

Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm LLC

Don’t let no pesky bugs ruin your fishing trip. Made by fishermen for fishermen.

All-Natural Bug Repellent to ward off those pesky Skeeters and No See-Ums.

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 or taking a hike through the great outdoors, 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 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.

08/11/2025

Uncle Joe’s Skeeter Balm LLC

Don’t let no pesky bugs ruin your camping trip.

All-Natural Bug Repellent to ward off those pesky Skeeters and No See-Ums.

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 or taking a hike through the great outdoors, 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 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.