Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? Steph Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Burt's Bees makes one out of essential oils. I find it works well, but you need to put it on as you get dressed because the oils doesn't do well with clothes. On 6/13/07, Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? -- " Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation, you can always do something. You always have a choice and the choice can be power. " ~Blaine Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I make my own bug spray and it works better for me than anything I've ever purchased. 1 cup grain alcohol or vodka 50 drops tea tree essential oil 50 drops lavender essential oil 25 drops rosemary essential oil 25 drops lemon essential oil You can use any combination of the essential oils and even omit one if you don't like it. I've found that the tea tree and lavender work best, so I always use those. The alcohol evaporates quickly, so you can smell it for only a few minutes. I do find I need to reapply this every couple hours, but I keep it in a spray bottle and spritzing takes only a few seconds. Dawn Steph <mrswalp29 vegetarian group Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:24:10 AM Bug sprays natural I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I've used eucalyptus and tea tree oil pretty effectively. I always use a little solar mosquito repellant thingy. If you want more infor on it, contact me off-list. -- Kat_Doyle (@earthlink.net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Dang! Vodka? I'd end up drinking it. LOL Sue ---- Ursa 6/13/2007 10:06:21 AM Re: Bug sprays natural I make my own bug spray and it works better for me than anything I've ever purchased. 1 cup grain alcohol or vodka 50 drops tea tree essential oil 50 drops lavender essential oil 25 drops rosemary essential oil 25 drops lemon essential oil You can use any combination of the essential oils and even omit one if you don't like it. I've found that the tea tree and lavender work best, so I always use those. The alcohol evaporates quickly, so you can smell it for only a few minutes. I do find I need to reapply this every couple hours, but I keep it in a spray bottle and spritzing takes only a few seconds. Dawn Steph <mrswalp29 vegetarian group Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:24:10 AM Bug sprays natural I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 LOL wonder if you smell like you have been consuming it, when you put this stuff on. LOL who would have guessed this would keep the bugs away.... Judy - Sue Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:36 AM Re: Bug sprays natural Dang! Vodka? I'd end up drinking it. LOL Sue ---- Ursa 6/13/2007 10:06:21 AM Re: Bug sprays natural I make my own bug spray and it works better for me than anything I've ever purchased. 1 cup grain alcohol or vodka 50 drops tea tree essential oil 50 drops lavender essential oil 25 drops rosemary essential oil 25 drops lemon essential oil You can use any combination of the essential oils and even omit one if you don't like it. I've found that the tea tree and lavender work best, so I always use those. The alcohol evaporates quickly, so you can smell it for only a few minutes. I do find I need to reapply this every couple hours, but I keep it in a spray bottle and spritzing takes only a few seconds. Dawn Steph <mrswalp29 vegetarian group Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:24:10 AM Bug sprays natural I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I know some people use the peppermint Dr Bronner's Magic soap at a campground I'm at all summer long. Apparently the peppermint keeps the flies away. I don't use Dr Bronners, so I cannot say from personal experience. Amethyst On 6/13/07, Steph wrote: I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? -- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I use lavender and tea tree essential oils mixed together with better success than any commercial product I've ever tried. It smells a like a forrest and has to be re-applied about as often as the commercial sprays. Dawn Shameless Flirt <lilacpatch Monday, July 9, 2007 12:48:06 PM Re: Bug sprays natural I know some people use the peppermint Dr Bronner's Magic soap at a campground I'm at all summer long. Apparently the peppermint keeps the flies away. I don't use Dr Bronners, so I cannot say from personal experience. Amethyst On 6/13/07, Steph wrote: I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in June. Any body know of one that is effective? -- ------------ --------- --------- --- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 We use a combination of a few drops (7-8) each cedar oil, citronella oil and lemon oil diluted in a cup or so of water in a spray bottle works very well for us here and the flying bugs are really bad this season with all the rain - this may work for you. doc > On 6/13/07, Steph wrote: > I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried > dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in > June. Any body know of one that is effective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 peppermint is effective, I 've had to keep reapplying it though. I also like Herbal Armour spray (I think it's available at Wild OAts, etc) , Shameless Flirt <lilacpatch wrote: > > I know some people use the peppermint Dr Bronner's Magic soap at a campground I'm at all summer long. Apparently the peppermint keeps the flies away. I don't use Dr Bronners, so I cannot say from personal experience. > > Amethyst > > > On 6/13/07, Steph wrote: > I am trying to find a natural bug repellent for camping. We have tried > dozens of them and nothing works for the mosquito's and black flies here in > June. Any body know of one that is effective? > > -- > > > > Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Pennyroyal, neem and tea tree also work. GB , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > peppermint is effective, I 've had to keep reapplying it though. I > also like Herbal Armour spray (I think it's available at Wild OAts, etc) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Please be very careful with pennyroyal - it is poisonious to pets and cause pregnant women to mis-carry. On 7/10/07, Guru K <greatyoga wrote: Pennyroyal, neem and tea tree also work. -- " Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation, you can always do something. You always have a choice and the choice can be power. " ~Blaine Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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