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Simply combine the witch hazel, apple cider vinegar and essential oils of your choice in an eight ounce glass spray bottle. You can then spray the mixture over your body, …

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How do you make a natural bug spray?Mix 1 part oil of lemon eucalyptus or lavender essential oil with 10 parts witch hazel in the bottle. (For each drop of oil, use 10 drops of witch hazel.) Shake gently to mix. Spray to apply. You can also create a homemade bug spray to use around your house or yard.

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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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Step 1. Combine ingredients in a glass jar and mix well. Tip: This mixture will be thick and it rubs on like a lotion, but if you want a thinner bug spray, add 1 Tbsp water and 1 …

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Recipe for Homemade Bug Spray with Essential Oils Ingredients: – ¼ cup of distilled water – 15 drops of essential oils (choose from the oils listed below, for my own recipe I used a mixture of citronella and …

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Dawn dish soap works by removing the oils and wax that cover’s the boxelder bug’s exoskeletons which in turn causes them to dehydrate and die! Woo-hoo! This spray is a …

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To use neem oil as a homemade bug spray mix one to two tablespoons of pure, cold-pressed neem oil with a gallon of water. You can also add one to two teaspoons of dish …

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Natural Bug Spray for Garden Recipe 2 heads of garlic 1 quart of water ½ cup of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon mild soap tb1234 Puree the garlic and water in a food processor or a blender and allow to sit overnight. Strain mixture into a jar, and …

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2. Pour the mixture into a bucket filled with 2 gallons of water. Add 2 tablespoon of vinegar and stir for several seconds. Adding the vinegar last helps prevent the solution from

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How 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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Instructions. Fill 4 oz glass bottle with alcohol free witch hazel, leaving a little space at top (takes about 1/2 cup to fill). Add essential oils from one of the recipes above, or create …

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Mix them with one teaspoon organic cayenne pepper and one-quart water and simmer everything on low heat for 45 to 60 minutes. Afterward, let the concoction cool until it reaches room …

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Instructions. 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 outdoors and …

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Directions. Place chopped rhubarb and water in a glass or stainless steel pot. Simmer for about 20 -30 minutes. Strain and cool. I let this settle for an hour or so and then poured off the top to avoid any sediment, but …

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Homemade bug spray, made with essential oils, a carrier oil, and witch hazel, is an effective way to help combat being bothered by those pesky little flying bugs while you are …

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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 Tbsp of …

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How to infuse your own herbal oils. Gather some bug repelling herbs. Chop the herbs and add them to a glass jar. Add a carrier oil to the jar; enough oil to cover the herbs. Place a lid on the …

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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 shake. Boil 1 cup water, add a few …

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How do you make a natural bug spray?

Mix 1 part oil of lemon eucalyptus or lavender essential oil with 10 parts witch hazel in the bottle. (For each drop of oil, use 10 drops of witch hazel.) Shake gently to mix. Spray to apply. You can also create a homemade bug spray to use around your house or yard.

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.

How do you make garlic oil bug spray?

Garlic Oil Garden Bug Spray. 1 10-15 garlic cloves, chopped. 2 1 pint of mineral oil. 3 Squirt of dish soap, optional. 4 Water, optional Directions.

Can you use vinegar as a bug spray?

It seems that there is no end to the abilities of vinegar, especially when you take into account the numerous ways of cleaning with vinegar, but did you know that it can also be used as a bug spray? One of the easiest homemade bug sprays, simply mix one cup of white vinegar with three cups of water.

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