Guest guest Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Make Your Own Natural Bug Repellents All natural bug repellents are becoming more common over their toxic counterparts. Why not try to make up your own natural bug repellent and see the different in the lack of fumes (some even smell really good!) and the cheaper price. Most all of these bug repellents incorporate essential oils. Tick Repellent 20 drops rose essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Tick Repellent #2 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Mosquito Repellent 20 drops lemon balm essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Mosquito Repellent #2 20 drops thyme essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Mosquito Repellent #3 20 drops lavender essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Black Fly Repellent 20 drops Sassafras essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Black Fly Repellent #2 20 drops cedar essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Lice Repellent 10 drops tea tree essential oil 10 drops rosemary essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Flea Repellent 20 drops orange oil essential oil 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel Mix the above ingredients together, shaking to blend them well, and keep in a glass jar. Use a few drops on your skin or clothing. Aphid Repellent 1 Tablespoon liquid dish soap 1 Cup olive or vegetable oil 2 1/2 teaspoons water Mix all together in a spray bottle. You can spray this mixture on flowers and on plants every 10 days, indoors or outdoors. _____ from Nature's natural remedies by Morrison Radiating UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & Truth To ALL who share our circle – our universe, our love, our trust. May I always be found worthy. Gratitude & Thankfulness to All of Us a SoaringHawk Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with joy & glory. Thank you for YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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