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Easy DIY Bug Spray

A natural outdoor spray that works! Repel mosquitos and ticks with this combination of witch hazel and essential oils.
Keyword bug repellent, essential oils to repel bugs, homemade bug spray
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 bottle
Author Shelby Stover
Cost $4.75

Equipment

  • 4 ounce glass or tin bottle

Ingredients

  • ⅛ cup witch hazel
  • ⅛ cup filtered water
  • 1 shot vodka
  • 1 teaspoon neem oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • 12 drops geranium essential oil
  • 12 drops cedarwood essential oil
  • 12 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 10 drops citronella essential oil optional

Instructions

  • In a four-ounce glass or tin spray bottle add all ingredients.
  • Secure lid and shake to mix

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Notes

  • Don't want to make your own? Grab the natural bug spray from Primally Pure. Similar ingredients but a done for you approach.
  • Do your own research to find out what you feel comfortable with regarding essential oils and kids. Typically, eucalyptus and peppermint are not recommended for kids under 12. However, bug spray is meant to be used on clothes and not skin. So, use your own judgment.