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How to Repel Gnats

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Repel Gnats
Repel Gnats
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Gnats bugging you?? Beat these pests!
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This simple natural ingredient is a great gnat insect repellent. You can locate the insect repellent at natural food stores.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Essential peppermint oil
  1. Step 1

    Apply pure essential oil of peppermint to the brim of your cap or hat.

  2. Step 2

    Apply to your shirt, socks, or pants leg.

  3. Step 3

    Use only essential oils such as Now Essential Oils and Living Young Essential Oils. These can be purchased at health food stores or online.

Tips & Warnings
  • DO NOT APPLY ON YOUR FACE OR AROUND YOUR EYES.
  • DO NOT GET IN YOUR EYES OR OPEN WOUNDS! Will produce a freezing/burning sensation!
  • PEPPERMINT WILL HAVE A COOL/BURINING SENSATION TO YOUR SKIN.

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on 3/26/2009 Great tip! (I think you mean Young Living essential oils, not Living Young?)

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