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WebNatural bug sprays can also be made without essential oil using dried herbs and witch hazel or vinegar. This recipe is typically considerably less expensive, though it is also not as potent as the recipe above. Fresh or Dried Herbs Bug Spray Ingredients …

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WebHomemade Bug Spray With Castille Soap Ingredients 1 tsp neem oil 10 tsp liquid castile soap (peppermint scent would add the bug

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How do you make homemade bug spray?Mix the lavender oil with sweet almond oil, avocado, olive, apricot kernel or sesame oil. Add ten to 25 drops of lavender oil to two tablespoons of vegetable oil and one tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Combining these two ingredients will also work as an excellent homemade bug spray.

Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins1. Citronella Essential Oil and Lemongrass Homemade Bug Spray. Citronella extracts are the first effective active ingredients utilized in mosquito repellents.
2. DIY Bug Spray with Tea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil is another one of the versatile essential oils existing on the planet. You can use it for keeping the skin, nails, and hair healthy.
3. Natural Bug Spray with Lavender Oil, Lemon Juice, and Vanilla Extract. Lavender essential oils are active moth, flea, and mosquito repellents. It is safe for humans, some animals, and various species of plants.
4. Peppermint Oil to Repel Bugs. The use of peppermint essential oil is not limited to aromatherapy. It can also repel stink bugs, rodents, and other creepy crawlies walking on earth.
5. Grapeseed or Olive Oil and Vodka Homemade Bug Spray. Some vegetable and plant-based oils contain natural insecticidal properties. These plant-based oils include grapeseed, jojoba, almond, olive, and neem.
6. Use Geranium Essential Oil to Get Rid of Bugs. According to a published journal by the Agricultural and Food Chemistry (..) , rose geranium essential oil is a very potent bug repellent.
7. Coconut Oil and Citronella Bug Spray. According to the USDA or US Department of Agriculture, some coconut oil compounds are more effective in repelling insects and bugs better than synthetic chemicals found in commercial bug sprays.
8. Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil Deters Bugs. Lemon eucalyptus oil comes from a tree called gum eucalyptus. Like picaridin – a substance found in commercial bug sprays, lemon eucalyptus works not as an actual insect repellent but as a mask that prevents insects such as mosquitoes to prevent them from locating their targets.
9. Apple Cider Vinegar. Fruit flies are one of the most annoying bugs in the world. Detering them may sometimes be challenging, but with the right ingredients, you can get rid of them quickly.
10. Get Rid of Bugs with Onion, Garlic, and Cayenne Pepper. If you need a natural bug spray for your garden and you do not have essential oils for outdoor use, you can still make a DIY bug spray that does not involve chemicals and commercial pesticides.

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WebHomemade Bug Spray Adult Recipe Yield: 4 ounces Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes This homemade bug spray recipe is potent and only intended for adults. In fact, I would recommend using …

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WebTo use this homemade insecticide, use one cup of mixture with one quart of water and spray liberally on infested plants. 6. Chile Pepper Spray. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic. Similar to garlic spray

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WebHomemade Bug Spray Instructions Fill spray bottle (I used 8 ounce) 1/2 full with distilled or boiled water Add witch hazel to fill almost to the top Add 1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin if using Add 30-50 drops of essential oils to …

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WebMix 25 drops of the oil with a quarter of a cup apple cider vinegar and spray it on your body and clothes. If you find the smell is too strong, and you cannot bear it, replace the vinegar with plain water. Lavender pillows or …

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Webhi Lisa, that's a good question! perfumer used distilled water, because the minerals and impurities that are in tap water can react with the essential oils to make …

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WebCombine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup witch hazel (you can add a little vinegar, too) and then add 30 to 40 drops of the lemon eucalyptus oil. You can add a little more of the oil if this amount doesn’t …

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WebSoap-Based Insecticide Spray 4 cups (940 ml) water 1¼ tablespoons (18.75 ml) liquid soap 2 teaspoons (10 ml) neem oil (optional) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) apple cider …

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WebHere are two herbal recipes: Steep 2 tbsp each of chopped fresh mint, basil, and lavender leaves in 1 cup boiling water until cooled. Strain, add 1 cup witch hazel and …

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WebInstructions. To Make: Combine the ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake before using. Store in a dark dry location for up to six months. To Use: Spray just before going …

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WebThe following all-natural homemade bug spray recipe takes almost no time to mix up and is adjustable based on what ingredients you have available. Try …

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WebAdd ⅓ cup of witch hazel to the spray bottle. I like using these 4 oz. spray bottles because they fit in my purse, pool bag and I can make several of them at a time. You can …

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WebCombine all ingredients in a small four-ounce spray bottle. Country Living had a great source for cheap: an amber glass mister for $1.07 at Specialtybottle.com — …

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WebHow to Make Homemade Bug Spray Repellent Ingredients and Tools You'll Need Ingredients 1. Witch Hazel or High-Proof Vodka 2. Glycerin or Oil 3. Shield Me Or …

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WebIf you are making large amounts of insect repellent, a good rule of thumb is to mix the repellent so it's 5% to 10% essential oil, so mix 1 part essential oil with 10 to …

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How do you make homemade bug spray?

Mix the lavender oil with sweet almond oil, avocado, olive, apricot kernel or sesame oil. Add ten to 25 drops of lavender oil to two tablespoons of vegetable oil and one tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Combining these two ingredients will also work as an excellent homemade bug spray.

Can you make bug spray without essential oil?

Let us know how it was! Natural bug sprays can also be made without essential oil using dried herbs and witch hazel or vinegar. This recipe is typically considerably less expensive, though it is also not as potent as the recipe above. Dried herbs: peppermint, spearmint, citronella, lemongrass, catnip, lavender, etc.

What are the best homemade insecticides?

8 Natural & Homemade Insecticides: Save Your Garden Without Killing the Earth. 1 1. Vegetable Oil Spray. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic. A homemade insecticide made from vegetable oil mixed with a mild soap (such as Dr. Bronner's ... 2 2. Soap Spray. 3 3. Neem Oil Spray. 4 4. Diatomaceous Earth. 5 5. Garlic Spray. More items

How to make citronella and lemongrass bug spray?

Citronella and Lemongrass Bug Spray Recipe 1 10 drops citronella essential oil 2 10 drops of lemongrass essential oil 3 8 tablespoons of water 4 8 tablespoons of witch hazel 5 1 clean spray bottle

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