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Bug Spray
I have been using my own bug repellent for years now using essential oils and herbs to keep the bugs off. Not only are herbal bug repellents safer, using no toxic chemicals, they also work much better. I made my neighbor a bottle of bug repellent to take to girls camp and by the end of the week she said everyone was using her repellent. She also came home without a single mosquito bite. The bug repelling properties of citronella are enhanced whenever cedarwood is included in the mix so I always like to use these two oils together. I have also included a list of bug repelling essential oils and herbs below if you would like to have a hand at mixing up your own batch!
Ingredients
1 oz witch hazel or Vodka, infuse it with catnip or bug repelling herbs below for extra protection.
1 oz avocado oil or other light oil
35 drops citronella essential oil
20 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil
5 drops lemongrass essential oil
5 drops cedarwood essential oil
Directions
Add essential oils to a 2 oz spray bottle.
Add the witch hazel and oil then screw spritzer on.
Shake before each use to incorporate the oil and witch hazel.
Bug Repelling Essential Oils
In addition to a spray you can apply a few drops to some ribbons and hang them around the area you want to keep clear of insects. Apply them straight to your clothing, behind your ears, knees and the joint of your arm. Place a few drops on cotton balls and place under beds, in drawers, closets, or other areas that creepy crawlies like to hang out.
Bug Repelling Herbs
These herbs can be used to make an herbal hydrosol, tea, infuse into an oil or witch hazel or Vodka to make your own bug repellent spray. You can also plant these herbs around areas of your home in which you would like to ward of bugs.
Basil
Catnip
Lavender
Lemon balm
Mint
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Already-Made Alternatives
Bugs Away Outdoor Spray - REVIVE
