Off-the-Shelf and Homemade Natural Insect Repellents
From homemade insect repellents made with essential oils to off-the-shelf natural bug sprays you can buy on-line, learn all about avoiding mosquitoes, ticks and other summer pests here.
By Annie B. Bond
Homemade Insect Repellent Recipes
Homemade Insect Repellent Recipe:
10-25 drops essential oil. Try lavender, rose geranium (for ticks), coriander seeds, peppermint, cajeput and citronella
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional)
Combine the ingredients in a glass jar; stir to blend. Dab a few drops on your skin or clothing.
Homemade Insect Repellent Recipe 2
25 drops essential oil (see above)
1/4 cup water or organic apple cider vinegar
Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dab some on your skin or clothing.
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