How to Make Home Made Insect Repellents

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Tip 1 - Homemade Bug Spray Recipes That Work | Wellness Mama

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Homemade Bug Spray Recipes That Work | Wellness Mama

Homemade bug spray recipes using herbs & natural ingredients like witch hazel & apple cider vinegar to make simple and effective bug sprays.

Tip 2 - Homemade Mosquito and Insect Repellent - Keep Them Away Naturally

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Homemade Mosquito and Insect Repellent - Keep Them Away Naturally

This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Tweak to your liking and apply with confidence.

Tip 3 - How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent (Cream or Spray) - The Nourished Life

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How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent (Cream or Spray) - The Nourished Life

During the warm months, my mission is simple: avoid bug bites whenever possible. And living in the humid south makes this a challenge. When I was a kid, it meant spraying liberal quantities of OFF bug repellent all over myself. It was greasy and smelled gross, but it was the only way I knew to combat the plague of mosquitoes that seemed view my legs as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Of course, as I got older it began to dawn on me that drenching myself in chemicals may not be the wisest choice. And when I had my own kids who loved to play outside during the summer evenings, finding a natural way to repel bugs became a top priority. I was delighted when I realized I could make my own homemade insect repellent. I made some right away, and the whole family noticed a remarkable decrease in mosquito bites when we started using it. My kids always remind me to spray them before they go outside! How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent Natural insect repellent is incredibly easy to make at home. It requires just two simple steps: Step 1: Choose Your Essential Oils Essential oils are the active ingredients in homemade bug repellent. The right essential oils will have bugs running (or flying) in the opposite direction. You’ll need a total of about 40-50 drops of essential oils per 8 ounces of bug repellent. You can use one kind of essential oil, or mix and match. The oils you want to use in homemade bug repellent are any of the following: Rosemary Citronella Clove Geranium Lavender Eucalyptus Cedar Mint Lemongrass Basil Thyme Some of my favorite combinations are lemongrass with citronella and basil, or lavender with geranium and peppermint. Learn where I shop for high quality therapeutic essential oils online. Step 2: Choose Your Base You can choose to make your homemade insect repellent water or oil-based. For oil-based bug repellent: Simply mix 40-50 drops of essential oils into 8 oz. of your favorite carrier oil (mine is obviously coconut oil!). Store in a small glass jar or tub. …

Tip 4 - 20+ Homemade Insect Repellent Recipes | The Prairie Homestead

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20+ Homemade Insect Repellent Recipes | The Prairie Homestead

You don't have to reach for those chemical sprays to keep the bugs off this year! Here are 20+ homemade insect repellent recipes you can make at home.

Tip 5 - How-to Make Homemade Essential Oil Insect Repellent Spray

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How-to Make Homemade Essential Oil Insect Repellent Spray

I am not sure why, but I seem to be one of those people that always gets bit up by bugs, even when no one else is. I can be in a group of 5 or 6 other people and I will seemingly be the only one. I...
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Tip 6 - 4 Cheap and Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents

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4 Cheap and Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents

When summer hits, the mosquitoes start swarming. Here are several easy, cheap, and chemical-free recipes for making homemade mosquito repellent.
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Tip 7 - All Natural Homemade Insect Repellent

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All Natural Homemade Insect Repellent

This awesome insect repellent is all natural and all you need this summer to enjoy the outdoors and make sure the bugs stay away.

Tip 8 - The Best Natural Mosquito Repellent

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The Best Natural Mosquito Repellent

Whether you order it online or make your own with essential oils, these natural bug sprays from natural health expert Annie B. Bond can help you avoid mosquitoes, ticks and other summer pests.
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