DIY Non Toxic Mosquito Repellent

January 16, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 2 Comments

With all the recent floods, mosquitoes are on the rise. I myself have a strictly “hate” relationship with the pesky little things ( they have anger issues ) If you want to make your very own mosquito repellent that is non toxic try the following.

* 10-25 drops (total) of essential oils

* 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil ( almond, apricot kernel, olive, sunflower or any other cooking oil ) or alcohol ( such as high quality vodka )

any mixture of the following essential oils: basil, catnip, cedarwood, citronella, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, palmarosa, pine, rose geranium, rosemary & cinnamon will repel mosquitoes.

Be sure to shake well before each use .

Check your DIY mosquito repellent on a small area to check for allergic reactions before using it over large areas of your body.

Some essential oils may have disagreeable odors, especially when mixed together, so consider adding peppermint oil to your repellent to cover any unpleasant fragrances.

You’ll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise. Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark glass bottle away from heat or sunlight.

Try this citronella soap recipe for added protection.

And if you’ve already been bit you can stick a small strip of regular Scotch tape over the bite – the adhesive will draw out the irritating liquid and help to relieve the itching.

Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree Essential Oil will relieve Mosquito bites Lavender & Tea Tree are safe to apply directly to the skin

With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important to make sure those pesky mosquitos are not snacking on you. Japanese encephalitis symptoms include Headache, neck pain, and Nausea. . Japanese encephalitis does have a vaccine and you should contact your local medical professional for information on obtaining this vaccination.

But how else can you protect yourself against mosquitos? Keep mosquitoes away from exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks, you can even wear a mosquito net hat. Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks to cover gaps in your clothing where mosquitoes can get to your skin. For a natural repellent use essential oils for making your own Mosquito bug spray repellent. Add oils to water and spray into the air or add small drops to your clothing. Use a Necklace or Bracelet oil diffuser to help repel mosquitoes naturally. Insect bracelets and necklaces are great for children too.

Comments

BARB says
January 17, 2011 at 6:35 am
I will try this next summer. Nothing seemed to work then. Thank you.
kc says
January 25, 2011 at 6:45 am
I always used Eucalyptus Oil. It is a natural repellent. Mixed with Lemon and or citronella offers great protection ( even used alone) in a carrier oil of course.

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