How to make natural bug repellent

Aaaaahh! Summer is finally here! But so are those nasty biting bugs. Try these time tested ingredients to naturally repel insects this summer. Safe, non toxic and no harsh chemicals , gentle enough for the whole family including your pets.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1/2 teaspoon citronella essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
• 4 ounces distilled witch hazel
• 4 oz spray bottle

1. Like other health and herbal minded folk, chances are that you are tired of using chemicals and deet to repel insects during the summertime. Making your own insect repellant is easy, and much more natural than the insect repellants commercially available. We have compiled the following recipes for you, the ingredients and oils used in the following recipes have been used for years as natural methods of repelling insects. Here's to a healthy and insect-free summer!
2. Mix ingredients in a 4-ounce spray bottle. Shake well. Spray onto exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mucous membranes. Reapply every 2 hours, or as needed.
3. NATURAL INSECT REPELLANT #2
   
   2 ounces vegetable oil or vodka
   1/4 teaspoon each citronella and eucalyptus essential oils
   1/8 teaspoon each cedar and rose geranium essential oils
   
   Combine ingredients and apply mixture directly to all exposed skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Double your batches to make enough for the entire family, each having their own personal spray bottle to keep with them where ever they go!
• Keep oil away from your eyes and mouth, and be careful not to rub your eyes right away after applying the repellent with your fingers.