Homemade Insect Repellent

by ahappyhippymom | 27th June 2009

mosquito

With summer underway its time to start thinking about protecting yourself from the buzzing blood sucking pests.  Instead of spraying yourself with poisons why not try an all natural  insect repellent?  The essential ingredients in this homemade insect repellent have been shown to keep the nasty little biters far, far, ————–>far away.  However, if you are in the deep woods or in an area of a high rate of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as West Nile, you may need a stronger protection.

This repellent is not recommended to be used on small children or infants.

15-20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

15-20 drops lemon essential oil

15-20 drops lemongrass essential oil

15-20 drops citronella essential oil

1 ounce olive oil

In a small spray bottle, mix the essential oils with the olive oil.  Use as needed.

9 Responses to “Homemade Insect Repellent”

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  1. Stacie

    Jun 27th, 2009 :

    Awesome I will definitely have to try this.

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  2. pam

    Jun 28th, 2009 :

    I have never thought of making insect repellent! Great idea.

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  3. vodkamom

    Jun 29th, 2009 :

    I Love it!! I can’t wait to get started.

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  4. Megan

    Jun 29th, 2009 :

    Ooohhh good info! I hate bug repellent!

    (thanks for visiting & following me. =) )

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  5. Jennifer @ It's A Beauty Filled Life

    Jul 2nd, 2009 :

    Oooo! I’m going to have to try this! Bug repellent is just so ‘chemically’ – for lack of a better term! – this sounds so much better! :-)

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  6. Chris

    Jul 13th, 2009 :

    Thank you so much for this share! I am so gonna have to try it.
    Is it okay if I share it with the moms on my web site?
    chatterscene.com

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  7. Chris

    Jul 13th, 2009 :

    ps I want to follow your site
    how do I do that?

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  8. ahappyhippymom

    Jul 13th, 2009 :

    I Chris! Thank you for stopping by Ahappyhippy Mom’s. Your more than welcome to share it with the moms on your site.

    Thank you again
    Michelle

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  9. ahappyhippymom

    Jul 13th, 2009 :

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