There are only a few issues that I don’t like about summer time, and a kind of is bug bites. It retains me from desirous to go tenting or keep outdoors after darkish. I simply can’t stand these itchy, painful bites!
However one factor I hate greater than the bug bites themselves is utilizing bug spray loaded with poisonous chemical compounds to forestall them. Coating your pores and skin in toxins kinda makes the bug bites not appear so unhealthy, proper?
This summer time I’ve a brand new plan of assault, and that’s utilizing my very own pure home made insect repellent made with important oils.
Make Selfmade Bug Spray
I’ve extraordinarily delicate pores and skin so it additionally is sensible to make use of pure elements for that cause, too. Plus, I actually do care about what’s being absorbed into my pores and skin and my youngsters’ pores and skin.
Making your individual bug spray couldn’t be simpler and chances are high you in all probability have among the elements in your cabinet already.
I did some looking out round and located dozens of home made bug spray recipes. I took inspiration from a number of locations, however in the end used this one primarily based on DIY Natural’s bug spray.
The one important oil that popped up again and again was citronella oil. Sadly I can’t stand the scent of citronella (possibly that’s why it really works so effectively on bugs!).
Nevertheless, I nonetheless added it to my home made bug spray due to its insect repellent properties [source], however you should utilize many various combos of important oils. Oregano oil is a good one by itself [source], however I went forward and mixed it with lavender, citronella, tea tree and peppermint oil as effectively.
When utilizing important oils, it’s vital to dilute them with a provider oil in order that they don’t irritate the pores and skin. For this I used jojoba oil. Olive, neem, almond or different oils may also be used as effectively. You possibly can even use coconut oil for a lotion type bug balm.
Observe: neem oil is a pure pesticide [source] and shouldn’t be utilized by pregnant ladies or kids.
My pure meals retailer has helpful little glass spray bottles so I picked one up for the bug spray. You don’t want very a lot – just a few spritzes labored nice for me on every arm and leg. Nevertheless, simply keep in mind that it does should be reapplied extra typically than different repellants – each few hours or so.
The extra oils you employ, the stronger the spray shall be. I used this mixture for mine – 20 tea tree, 20 citronella, 20 lavender, 10 bergamot, 10 oregano and 10 peppermint. The spray elements do separate, so it’s vital to shake it very effectively earlier than spraying.
What pure methods have you ever tried to repel bugs?
DIY All Pure Bug Spray
Yield: 4 ounce approx.
Price: $6
Directions
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Combine every little thing collectively and switch to a sprig bottle.
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Shake very effectively earlier than utilizing because the elements naturally separate.
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Reapply each few hours for finest outcomes.
Notes
When making use of, you do not want very a lot – just a few spritzes labored nice for every arm and leg. It does should be reapplied extra typically than different repellants – each few hours or so.
