HomeHomemade repellent to keep away mosquitoes, flies and midges Homemade repellent to keep away mosquitoes, flies and midges

Measure half a cup of apple cider vinegar.

Forty drops of an aromatic oil, such as lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender, or citronella

Instructions:

Add witch hazel and apple cider vinegar to a spray bottle and shake again.

Drop in 40 drops of the essential oil(s) of your choice. When it comes to mosquitoes, lemon and eucalyptus are your best bets, while lavender and lemongrass are great against flies and midges, respectively.

Remix well before using.

Apply the spray on any exposed flesh or garments. If you must spray, do not spray directly into the face; instead, spray onto your palms and then massage the mixture over your face. Make sure you stay away from your eyes and mouth.

Use again after two to three hours, or as required.

Important Safety Reminders:

Before using any new product on a large area of skin, it is important to do a patch test to check for allergies.

Women who are expecting a child or who are nursing should talk to their healthcare providers before using any essential oils.

Keep the repellant out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dry area.

Make sure youngsters cannot get to it.

Final Thoughts:

Essential oils are a gift from Mother Nature that serve as natural repellents. We may avoid using harmful pesticides by making use of these gifts to ward off insects. Adding this homemade repellant to your summer repertoire is a great idea since it works and smells great.