Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 This may have already been discussed but I think I missed it. Anyways, does anyone have a recipe for bug spray/repellant that would be safe to use on the whole family (kids too...over age 4). Thanks for your help ~Diane mommysdaydream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 got this somewhere don't remember where but hope you can use it Mary Insect RepellentHere is an easy repellent to make that has a shelf life of around six months. Label jars “mosquito,” “tick,” etc. for quick identification. 1o to 25 drops essential oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil is fine)1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional) Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dab a few drops on your skin or clothing. Here are some suggestions for your choice of essential oils: Bug Repellent Essential Oils Caution: Pregnant women should consult with their doctors before using. Ticks First Choice: Rose Geranium Other: Palmerosa, bay, eucalyptus, European pennyroyallavender, tickweed (American pennyroyal) Mosquitoes: Pennyroyal, lemon balm (citronella), thyme, lavender Blackflies: Sassafras, lavender, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, cedar, lemon balm (citronella), peppermint Head Lice: Tea tree, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, rose geranium Fleas: Orange oil (note: do not use citrus oils on cats.)A note about wasps and yellow jackets: Don’t wear perfume, hair spray, or scented deodorant. Avoid wearing bright colored clothing. Diane <mommysdaydream wrote: This may have already been discussed but I think I missed it. Anyways, does anyone have a recipe for bug spray/repellant that would be safe to use on the whole family (kids too...over age 4). Thanks for your help ~Dianemommysdaydream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Thanks Mary ~Diane > got this somewhere don't remember where but hope you can use it > > Mary > > > Insect Repellent > > Here is an easy repellent to make that has a shelf life of around six > > months. Label jars " mosquito, " " tick, " etc. for quick identification. > > 1o to 25 drops essential oil > > 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil is fine) > > 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional) > > Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dab a few drops > > on your skin or clothing. Here are some suggestions for your choice of essential oils: > > Bug Repellent Essential Oils Caution: Pregnant women should consult with their doctors before using. > > Ticks First Choice: Rose Geranium > > Other: Palmerosa, bay, eucalyptus, European pennyroyal > > lavender, tickweed (American pennyroyal) > > Mosquitoes: Pennyroyal, lemon balm (citronella), thyme, lavender > > Blackflies: Sassafras, lavender, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, cedar, lemon > > balm (citronella), peppermint > > Head Lice: Tea tree, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, rose geranium > > Fleas: Orange oil (note: do not use citrus oils on cats.) > > A note about wasps and yellow jackets: Don't wear perfume, hair spray, > > or scented deodorant. Avoid wearing bright colored clothing. > > Diane <mommysdaydream wrote: > This may have already been discussed but I think I missed it. Anyways, > does anyone have a recipe for bug spray/repellant that would be safe > to use on the whole family (kids too...over age 4). Thanks for your > help > > ~Diane > mommysdaydream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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