Lavender essential oils are active moth, flea, and mosquito repellents. It is safe for humans, some animals, and various species of plants. You can easily create your own bug spray. Combine all ingredients to … See more
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WEBJan 9, 2024 · DIY Essential Oil Bug Spray. Yield: 1 - 2 ounce spray bottle. Prep Time: 5 minutes. Total Time: 5 minutes. This DIY essential oil bug spray repellant keeps the …
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Keep them in the fridge for a cooling spray. Here are two herbal recipes: Steep 2 tbsp each of chopped fresh mint, basil, and lavender leaves in 1 cup boiling …
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Easy Essentials Homemade Insect Repellent – Rub On. 5. Water-based Combination Insect Repellent – Spray-on. 6. The Easiest Essential Oil Recipe – Rub On or Spray On. 7. Smell Like a Mosquito …
WEBJun 8, 2023 · DIY Bug Repellent Recipe Variations. Natural bug sprays can also be made without essential oils. Just use dried herbs and witch hazel or vinegar. This recipe is less expensive, but it’s not as potent as …
WEBNov 14, 2023 · 1/3 cup witch hazel 40 drops of essential oil. In a small spray bottle, combine the witch hazel with an equal amount of water. Because witch hazel doesn’t have its own odor, it pairs well with
WEBApr 11, 2022 · 1. Witch Hazel or High-Proof Vodka. Either a high-proof vodka or witch hazel may be used in this recipe as the carrier (to the skin) for the bug-repelling essential oils. When using witch hazel, make sure …
WEBJun 4, 2023 · 2. Garlic Water. Garlic is also a known mosquito repellent, according to Copperfield. Try whipping up a DIY spray by adding a few cloves of fresh, minced garlic …
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · 10 drops lemon eucalyptus. 8 drops rosemary essential oil. 8 drops tea tree or melaleuca essential oil. 8 drops cedarwood essential oil. 8 drops thyme essential oil. *If you use a larger container, make …
WEBJan 29, 2024 · All homemade insect repellent sprays have three basic ingredients: water, the oil or blend of oils of your choice, and a carrier to dilute the oil. A common rule of …
WEBJul 29, 2019 · glass spray bottle. oil of lemon eucalyptus or lavender essential oil. witch hazel. Then, follow these steps: Mix 1 part oil of lemon eucalyptus or lavender essential oil with 10 parts witch hazel
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Cinnamon Oil Recipe for Bugs. Mouthwash & Salt Spray Recipe. Get Rid of Mosquitoes with Rubbing Alcohol. Deter Mosquitoes with Lemongrass & Rosemary Oil. …
WEBJul 7, 2014 · Instructions. Melt the beeswax and/or stearic acid, Vitamin E, and coconut oil over low heat. I like a double boiler or a large metal bowl on the lowest setting (around 100°F) in the oven. Heat the distilled water to …
WEBMay 8, 2019 · Instructions. To start making your DIY insect repellent lotion, add 1/3 cup fractionated coconut oil, 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1 oz beeswax, 1 tsp. vitamin E oil, and 2 …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · The beeswax will be last to melt. When the beeswax melts completely, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (5 minutes) before adding the essential oils. …
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Instructions. For a "foolproof recipe" that banishes mosquitoes, combine 1/3 cup witch hazel and 1/3 cup water with 40 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. "Mosquitoes …
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WEBMar 22, 2022 · add 15 drops cedarwood essential oil. 15 drops lavender essential oil (If using, choose Lavandula angustifolia – “ Lavender (40-42) essential oil” does not have the same insecticidal qualities.) 15 drops …