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  2. How to Make Mosquito Repellent: 6 Natural Recipes - Bob Vila

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    RELATED: Buyer’s Guide: The Best Insect Repellents. 6 Recipes for Natural Mosquito Repellent . Choose your preferred base and favorite scent among the following recipes to create a homemade ...

  3. 17 Simple DIY Mosquito Repellent Remedies - Tips Bulletin

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    Cinnamon Oil Recipe for Bugs. Mouthwash & Salt Spray Recipe. Get Rid of Mosquitoes with Rubbing Alcohol. Deter Mosquitoes with Lemongrass & Rosemary Oil. Repel Insects with Tea Tree Oil. Lavender Oil, Vanilla, & Lemon Insect Repellent. DIY Mosquito Repellent: Neem & Coconut Oil. Apple Cider Vinegar for a Bug Spray.

  4. Homemade Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Spray - Living Well Mom

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    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 sure you increase the essential oils accordingly. For ages 2-6, try this blend instead…. 5 drops tea tree or melaleuca.

  5. How to make mosquito repellent: five quick homemade recipes ...

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    1. Lemon and eucalyptus oil. One of the homemade mosquito repellents, lemon oil and eucalyptus oil, is ideal for making into a natural mosquito spray, says Zahid Adan, garden pest expert. ‘I mix 10 drops of lemon oil, 10 drops of eucalyptus oil, and four ounces of water before adding it to a spray bottle,’ he explains.

  6. 7 Surprising Mosquito Repellents You Probably Already Own

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    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 to a tablespoon of mineral oil, then allowing it to sit and infuse for a day. Strain out the garlic, then add it to a spray bottle of water. Copperfield recommends spraying the garlic ...

  7. How to Make DIY Mosquito Repellent - Martha Stewart

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    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 detest the strong aroma of eucalyptus, so this easy homemade mosquito repellent is sure to be a winner," says Harlow-Ellis. "On its own, witch hazel doesn't really have a scent, so ...

  8. Homemade Mosquito Repellent: 4 Easy Steps (Spray & Balm)

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    Essential oils evaporate more quickly than DEET. This means you will need to reapply homemade mosquito repellent more frequently. Fortunately, this homemade mosquito-repellent spray is quick, easy, and cheap to make. As a general guide, you will need: ½ cup water; ½ cup base (also known as a carrier oil) 30-40 drops of essential oil; spray bottle

  9. Homemade Bug Spray Mosquito Repellent (Essential Oils)

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    To make this homemade bug spray repellent you’ll need 3 ingredients and a spray bottle. In under 5 minutes, you’ll have an easy and affordable DIY bug spray. 1/2 cup Witch Hazel or High-Proof Vodka. 4-ounce Spray Bottle. 1 Tablespoon Oil or Vegetable Glycerin.

  10. How to Make Natural Mosquito Repellent | Family Handyman

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    Step-by-Step. An often-touted combination is 30 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil and four ounces of witch hazel (or vodka or oil) in a glass spray bottle. Some people like to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, or replace the witch hazel with boiled or distilled water.

  11. Homemade Bug Spray: Natural & Effective Repellent Recipes ...

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    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 water until cooled. Strain, add 1 cup of witch hazel, and shake. Boil 1 cup water; add a few cloves and 3-4 tablespoons of dried herbs, including peppermint, catnip, and lavender.

  12. Essential Oils for Mosquitos & Homemade Repellent Spray ...

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    DIY mosquito repellent for younger children and sensitive skin. 30 drops lavender essential oil. 25 drops tea tree essential oil. 10 drops geranium essential oil. 10 drops lemon essential oil. Add the oils to a 100ml spray bottle. Fill the rest with water. Shake before using. Do not ingest.

  13. DIY Mosquito Sprays - Make Your Own Mosquito Repellent

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    Coconut Oil Mosquito Repellent. Pour the coconut oil into a glass spray bottle and add the citronella, geranium, lemon eucalyptus oil, lavender, and rosemary essential oils. Screw on the nozzle and shake the container well to combine all the oils. Label the spray bottle and store it in a cool, dark area.

  14. Homemade Mosquito Repellent Spray - The Homestead Garden

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    In a glass spray bottle (I use these pretty blue bottles), add 1/3 cup of infused witch hazel, 2 tbsp. of almond oil (or carrier oil of choice), 1 tsp. homemade vanilla extract (or vodka), and 10-15 drops of rosemary essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, and eucalptus essential oil (or essential oils of choice). Shake your bottle before use.

  15. Homemade Mosquito Repellent: A Natural DIY Mosquito & Insect ...

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    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 rosemary essential oil. This natural homemade mosquito repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs.

  16. Organic Bug Spray You Can Make at Home - Simple Life Mom

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    Instructions. Combine all oils in a 2 oz glass spray bottle. 5 drops geranium essential oil, 5 drops lemongrass essential oil, 5 drops citronella essential oil, 5 drops peppermint essenital oil, 5 drops cajeput essential oil, 5 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil. Add enough filtered water to fill. 2 ounces filtered water.

  17. 14 All-Natural Homemade Mosquito Repellents That Work

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    15 drops Citronella essential oil. 15 drops Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil. 14 oz Witch Hazel or Vodka (or even Homemade Vanilla Extract made in vodka) 😉. Directions: Mix all of the above ingredients in a 16 oz spray bottle and spray away!! 2. The 3 Ingredient Mosquito Spray.

  18. 20+ Homemade Insect Repellent Recipes - The Prairie Homestead

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    3. 15+ Tips & Recipes for Repelling Mosquitoes from Accidentally Green (I’m especially interested in trying the basil vodka spray.) All-Purpose Homemade Insect Repellents: 4. Natural Insect Repellent for Camping from Green Boot Living. 5. Bug-Be-Gone Balm from Smithspirations. 6. Homemade Insect Repellent Spray from DIY Natural. 7.

  19. Make Your Own DIY Insect Repellent with Clove Oil

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    Test the repellent. Before using your homemade insect repellent, test it on a small patch of skin. If any irritation occurs, wash the area immediately and discontinue use. Pro tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, just add all the ingredients to the bottle and shake like a crazy person for a few minutes. The same applies if the spray ...

  20. Bring water to a rolling boil, and add the basil. Bring this mixture to a boil, cover, and let sit for at least 6 hours. When time is up, strain out the herbs and pour the fragrant water into the spray bottle. Add vodka, shake, and your homemade insect repellent is ready to go! Recipe via dontwastethecrumbs.com. 14.

  21. How to Make Homemade Organic Mosquito Yard Spray

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    A gardening friend, understanding my desire to use safe and organic products, recently shared this wonderful mosquito repellent with me. The following slightly minty-smelling and organic mixture can be sprayed throughout the yard to repel the flying pests. The spray is very easy to make (dissolving the salt will probably take the longest).