Plants can’t run away from bugs, so they make their own repellent.
We can too.
They say it's going to be a buggy summer this year, here's your natural cheatsheet for enjoying the outdoors without getting eaten alive!
1 bottle of essential oil will make ~ 12 batches of Outdoor Spray!
DIY Outdoor Spray
- Place 25 drops total essential oil into a 50 ml Spray Bottle.
- Add a small squirt of natural, unscented soap (to help oil & water mix) and fill the bottle with distilled water or Geranium Hydrosol.
- Shake well & enjoy bug free outdoor adventures!
Or, let us make it for you!
For Mosquitos, pick up our Camping Spray.
For Ticks, grab our Hiking Spray.
Bug Cheatsheet
Mosquitos & Gnats: Lemon Eucalyptus (eucalyptus citriodora), Lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus), Geranium Rose (pelargonium roseum)
Ticks & Fleas: Geranium Rose (pelargonium roseum), Lemon Eucalyptus (eucalyptus citriodora), Lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus), Blue Tansy (tanacetum annuum), Cedarwood Himalayan
Flies: Peppermint (mentha piperita), Clove Bud (eugenia caryophyllata), Lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus), Lemon Eucalyptus (eucalyptus citriodora)
Moths: Cedarwood Himalayan (cedrus deodora), Patchouli (pogostemon cablin), Blue Tansy (tanacetum annuum)
Wasps: Peppermint (mentha piperita), Cinnamon Leaf (cinnamomum verum), Clove Bud (eugenia caryophyllata), Black Pepper (piper nigrum)
Ants: Cinnamon Leaf (cinnamomum verum), Peppermint (mentha piperita), Clove Bud (eugenia caryophyllata), Black Pepper (piper nigrum)
**Botanical name is important when it comes the substantiated efficacy of each essential oil**
Make it smell nice!
Let’s be honest, if something doesn’t smell good, you won’t want to wear it - no matter how well it works.
Most essential oils have some insecticidal properties, try one of these to balance the aroma of your action-packed Outdoor Spray!
Patchouli, Cedarwood Himalayan, Spike Lavender, Peppermint, Cardamom
DIY After-Bite Roll-On
- Place 25 drops total essential oil into a 10 ml Roll-On Bottle.
- Fill the bottle with Aloe Vera Gel or Witch Hazel.
- Shake well and stop scratching!
Itchy Bites: Lavender Highland, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, Calm Skin Synergy