Homemade Natural Bug Spray Recipe
Ingredients
3 1 ⁄2 ounces (which is basically 1/3 cup) of Witch Hazel
1 ⁄2 teaspoon Lemongrass Oil
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Eucalyptus Oil
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Citronella Oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a small four-once spray bottle
When you use it, be sure to shake the bottle contents before spraying (the oils separates from the witch hazel) p.s. It smells divine!

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
― Mother Teresa

Sounds like it smells lovely! Is it for human or household use?

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Well Anna, I was assuming human use. Like in the place of deet products. I'll have to check.

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
― Mother Teresa

I went to the health food store to buy the stuff. All three oils were a little expensive. But, the lady who worked there said her Mom makes it with just Citronella & Lemongrass. She didn't know her Mom's measurements, so I decided to make it a little extra strong to compensate for the missing third oil.

So: this is what I'm trying

2 oz Witch hazel
1/2 tsp Lemongrass Oil (50 drops)
1/2 tsp Citronella Oil (50 drops)

We wore it to the park today, and didn't even see any mosquitos (usually they have some). Got home & showered - got two bites this eve. Put it back on.

I'll keep trying it, and should have feedback soon as to how its working - as we usually encounter a fair number of mosquitos here.

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I know I seem to get covered no matter what I use but I have not used this. I wonder how often you have to reapply?

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
― Mother Teresa

Oh and yes these oils are expensive. I have purchased a few oils to help with sinuses. I need one of those diffusers.

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
― Mother Teresa

We put it on last evening, and the scent dissipated after an hour or two. I think I would reapply whenever the scent seems to be gone. But, if it works, it's way better in my mind, than bathing in deet every time you go out all summer. I don't mind once in a while, but I don't want to be permanently coated in a toxin.

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Just heard on a radio show today, 2 pints of water in a spray bottle with 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. A gardener says he wasnt bothered by the mosquitos at all and smelled really nice.

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"...with men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

ooooo now that sounds really easy and very pleasant. It seems almost to me though like the vanilla would attract them? Hmmm

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
― Mother Teresa

Wore the repellant I made out for evening playtime - no bites tonight : )

Will keep testing.

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