We all despise being bitten by a mosquito, tick or any bug. The market offers various very harmful repellents full of chemicals which can harm our health. They are harsh for our skin and irritate it, make us cough, we have upset stomachs, respiratory problems etc.
Luckily, we can show you an easy way that will help you prepare your own bug spray! It won’t be harmful for you or your children and everyone will love it.
You can also use the ingredients to prepare a laundry detergent, tile scrub, all-purpose cleaner, softener etc.
When the season of the ticks is in its peak, this is an amazing mixture to use and keep Lyme disease at bay all the time!
Recipe For A Homemade Tick Repellent
Ingredients:
- 2 parts of water
- 1 part of tea tree oil
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle that you’ll shake well
Spray the mixture on your socks, pant cuffs and shoes to repel mosquitoes or ticks.
In case you have a pet at home, you’d better not use tea tree oil. Prepare your mixture with cedarwood, clary sage, peppermint, marjoram, chamomile, myrrh or lavender. This is also the same for the other recipe here!
All-Purpose Homemade Bug Spray
Ingredients:
- 10 or 12 drops of Citronella
- 10 drops of Lavender
- 10 or 12 drops of Lemongrass
- 10 or 12 drops of Eucalyptus
- 1-15 oz. bottle of witch hazel
Directions:
The witch hazel should be divided into several small bottles. Take one of the outside with you and the others can be used anywhere. Leave the bottles filled with about ½” of space at the top.
Combine all of the oils in the witch hazel. Put the lid on top. Shake the bottle. They should be mixed well. Shake this mixture every time you decide to use it.
The amazing insect repellent has an amazing smell. You can use it all over your home. It will repel, mosquitos, bugs, ticks and many other insects! This bug spray is also amazing because it isn’t sticky. You’ll never feel bad after you’ve applied it.
Try these homemade insect repellents now and you’ll soon be aware about their effectiveness! Everyone will be amazed!
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