Plants can’t run away from bugs, so they make their own repellent.
You can too.
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 Witch Hazel.
- Shake well & enjoy a bug free evening!
Mosquitos & Gnats: Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Citronella Java, Geranium Rose
Ticks & Fleas: Geranium Rose, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood Himalayan
Flies: Peppermint, Clove Bud, Lemongrass, Lemon Eucalyptus
Moths: Cedarwood Himalayan, Patchouli, Blue Tansy
Wasps: Peppermint, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud, Black Pepper
Ants: Cinnamon Leaf, Peppermint, Clove Bud, Black Pepper
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, Sensitive Skin Synergy