- Spring is here and with it comes friendly bugs and not so friendly ones like spiders, centipedes and mosquitoes.
- Here are 3 easy DIY recipes which are all natural and do not include any toxic chemicals.
- To top it off they smell good and do not cost a fortune.
- Eucalyptus lemon option #1:
- In a BPA-free spray bottle mix
- 2 cups of water
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 20 drops of citronella essential oil
- 5 drops of lemon essential oil
- Shake
- Spray around you an on yourself
- Basil lemon option #2:
- In a BPA-free spray bottle mix
- 2 cups of water
- 10 drops basil essential oil
- 20 drops of citronella essential oil
- 5 drops of lemon essential oil
- Shake
- Spray around you an on yourself
- Geranium lavender option #3:
- In a BPA-free spray bottle mix
- 2 cups of water
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 20 drops of citronella essential oil
- 5 drops of geranium essential oil
- Shake
- Spray around you an on yourself
- We recommend Mountain Rose Herbs as a reputable source for essential oils and spices.
- For a DIY lime and clove mosquito repellent.
- For a spider repellent.
- For the best ant repellent.
- For the best centipedes repellent.
- For flea repellents.
- For ticks repellents.
- For moth repellents.
- For mice repellents.
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What a great find these recipes are! Are they suitable for children (5 year old)?
Hi Natasha,
It is best to talk to your pediatrician but we usually do not recommend if kids are under 5 years old.
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If you use this and spray it around you and the area you are in, how often do you have to respray.? how long does the effect last? I really fear mosquito borne virus’.
Thanks.
Hi Rhonda,
One to twice a day should be enough.
Good luck!
the lime and clove for mosquitoes, how often should i change, if it is indoors?thank you
I first want to thank you for this natural repellent. This summer I have had way too many cockroaches in my apartment.I want to get rid of them. Can you recommend some natural repellent please. I will be very grateful.
Hi Rumiana,
Check our article about cockroaches: Cockroach:
http://www.stepin2mygreenworld.com/healthyliving/around-the-home/aggressive-cockroach-repellents/
Let us know how it worked 🙂
Hello! thanks for the recipes! I was wondering if mixing all these together would be a good idea? or is there a reason why you choose certain oils for the different mixtures? Thank you!
Hi peanut,
Each oil has its properties and works in a different way. We do not recommend mixing all together.
Thank you for sharing these all natural remedies. I find it so amazing that there are repellent properties in essential oils to fend off mosquitoes. Reducing the things that can attract mosquitoes can help too such as wearing light clothing, avoiding perfumes and scents and burning candles.
Thanks Suzanne. Yes, avoiding perfumes and scents is key.