HOW IT ALL STARTED...
US Navy Veteran and outdoor-lover, Philip Freeman, believed there could be a natural repellent that he and his wife, Pam, could feel good about. At the time, natural repellents were using minuscule amounts of low-quality essential oils that barely warded off mosquitoes. Philip believed that there could be a better standard. So, Philip put on his coveralls, lab glasses, and his signature ball cap and got to work in his home garage. Before long, he had an effective repellent product formulated with essential oils. He launched his company in his garage and named it to honor their dog, Murphy.
Inspired by role models like Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, Philip envisioned using his new business to make a long-lasting, positive impact on the world. From its inception, Murphy's Naturals products have been evaluated on the following four core criteria:
People thrive when they can get outside. But let’s face it—if the consequence of doing so is an all-night frenzy of furiously scratching bites all over your arms and legs? Well, we wouldn’t exactly call that “thriving.”* At Murphy’s, we formulate with EPA-approved repellent oils and consult with experts from New Mexico State University to bring you trusted, proven repellents.
*in fact, we'd call that a bottomless pit of despair.
By upping the ante on what goes in our repellents, we not only create products that are superior in performance, but also better for you. We believe in utilizing the highest quality of natural ingredients available to us. By doing so, we not only remove skeptical synthetics (like dyes, fragrances, and gear-damaging chemicals) but we are celebrating what Mother Nature has to offer!
We spend our time and energy exploring, experimenting, and perfecting the practice of “doing good”. After all, what’s the point of knowing about what’s good if you’re not gonna get out there and do it? Every year we put this dedication into action with four company-wide volunteer days. We go out of our way to strategically partner with businesses who treat their stakeholders equitably because at the end of the day we believe that all of our neighbors, near and far, deserve to be treated with respect and appreciation.
We believe that while nature offers infinite possibilities to shape, challenge, and inspire humankind, the “great” outdoors won’t stay “great” forever without the proper care and respect. At Murphy’s Naturals, we are doing our best to protect, nurture, and sustain the planet for the better. Practically, this looks like company-wide compositing, giving 2% of our revenues to conservation efforts, and annually offsetting our plastic outputs.
WE DON'T JUST TALK THE TALK. WE WALK THE WALK.
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
With a whopping 1.6 million members and supporters, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the voice of America's most beloved spots – our national parks.
Whether it's pushing for new national parks, keeping an eye on the critters and water sources within them, or ensuring the parks and the people are well taken care of, the NPCA's got it covered. And let me tell you, they couldn't do it without a little help from their friends, (eh hem, like us). We have been proud supporters of the NPCA since 2024.
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FACE AFRICA
In 2023, Murphy's Naturals collaborated with FACE Africa to help transform the infrastructure in the resilient community of Nyankorlor in Liberia. What was once a struggle for clean water and basic sanitation has now become a story of hope, unity, and sustainable change for these affected families.
"You have secured a much brighter future for this community through sustainable development, which means they can thrive and prosper in their future with the knowledge and skills they learned this year."
- Saran Kaba Jones, FACE Africa Founder
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TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY
Over the last few years, Murphy's Naturals has volunteered with and donated to the Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) in many capacities.
Our partnership with TLC allows us to be a part of establishing the Triangle region of NC as a healthy urban area where all people might have access to open spaces, clean water, and local food. Whether it's planting trees, creating a donation-per-sale honey pecan brown ale, or cleaning up trash, we are committed to bettering the green spaces in the Raleigh, NC area that we call home.
Learn more about TLC here.
BEE DOWNTOWN
Did you know that we have beehives on our roof?
Through our partnership with Bee Downtown, we have been able to do all sorts of good in our community. From selling our honey and donating 100% of proceeds, to funding the care and development of our rooftop hives, we are helping to restore bee populations in the Raleigh, NC area. When bee populations are strong and healthy, local fruits, vegetables, and other crops are able to prosper.
Bee Downtown installed and actively maintains our beehives, including helping us to harvest our honey for use in delicious sustainable collaborations (like mead and brown ale).
URBAN COMMUNITY AGRINOMICS
Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) is a Durham, NC nonprofit that aims to engage the local community with agriculture skills, history, & access to fresh produce.
Over the past few years, we have had the opportunity to volunteer a handful of times at their Catawba Trail Farm in Durham, NC and watch their operation grow.
Learn more about UCAN here, and about our creative donation initiatives here (we made honey wine)!
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
With a whopping 1.6 million members and supporters, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the voice of America's most beloved spots – our national parks.
Whether it's pushing for new national parks, keeping an eye on the critters and water sources within them, or ensuring the parks and the people are well taken care of, the NPCA's got it covered. And let me tell you, they couldn't do it without a little help from their friends, (eh hem, like us). We have been proud supporters of the NPCA since 2024.
Learn More.
FACE AFRICA
In 2023, Murphy's Naturals collaborated with FACE Africa to help transform the infrastructure in the resilient community of Nyankorlor in Liberia. What was once a struggle for clean water and basic sanitation has now become a story of hope, unity, and sustainable change for these affected families.
"You have secured a much brighter future for this community through sustainable development, which means they can thrive and prosper in their future with the knowledge and skills they learned this year."
- Saran Kaba Jones, FACE Africa Founder
Learn More.
TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY
Over the last few years, Murphy's Naturals has volunteered with and donated to the Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) in many capacities.
Our partnership with TLC allows us to be a part of establishing the Triangle region of NC as a healthy urban area where all people might have access to open spaces, clean water, and local food. Whether it's planting trees, creating a donation-per-sale honey pecan brown ale, or cleaning up trash, we are committed to bettering the green spaces in the Raleigh, NC area that we call home.
Learn more about TLC here.
BEE DOWNTOWN
Did you know that we have beehives on our roof?
Through our partnership with Bee Downtown, we have been able to do all sorts of good in our community. From selling our honey and donating 100% of proceeds, to funding the care and development of our rooftop hives, we are helping to restore bee populations in the Raleigh, NC area. When bee populations are strong and healthy, local fruits, vegetables, and other crops are able to prosper.
Bee Downtown installed and actively maintains our beehives, including helping us to harvest our honey for use in delicious sustainable collaborations (like mead and brown ale).
URBAN COMMUNITY AGRINOMICS
Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) is a Durham, NC nonprofit that aims to engage the local community with agriculture skills, history, & access to fresh produce.
Over the past few years, we have had the opportunity to volunteer a handful of times at their Catawba Trail Farm in Durham, NC and watch their operation grow.
Learn more about UCAN here, and about our creative donation initiatives here (we made honey wine)!
