What is summer without backyard BBQs, swimming, biking, fishing and...Mosquitoes. These evil primordial vampire bugs spread more than just itches and bad vibes. Mosquitoes carry diseases like malaria, west nile, zika, yellow fever, various forms of Encephalitis, Dengue the list goes on. Most commercial mosquito sprays are full of harsh, foul-smelling chemicals. These are two of the best, simplest recipes for home-made Mosquito repellent we could find.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray
- 10 drops of any essential oil (Best: Citronella or Lemon Eucalyptus Oil)
- 1 fl.oz (30 ml) of water
- 1 tablespoon of alcohol
Spray Steps
- Mix the essential oil with rubbing alcohol
- Add the water
- Pour into a spray bottle and shake it up
- Spray this solution on the exposed areas of your body.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Oil Rub
- 10 drops of any essential oil (Best: Citronella or Lemon Eucalyptus Oil)
- 3 fl.oz (90 ml) of Carrier Oil (Best: Coconut Oil or Castor Oil)
Oil Rub Steps
- Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil
- Place in a bottle you can easily dispense such as a dropper bottle.
- Drip this solution on the exposed areas of your body and rub the oil into your skin.
How Often You Should Re-Apply
2 to 3 times daily. Depending on weather.
Yes we tried these. And yes they work. Did we mix them all together in one giant Frankenstein lab experiment gone wrong and did that work too? Yes indeedy.
