DIY INSECT REPELLENT| Smells Great & Works Great
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- You can DIY your own insect repellent!
If you need insect repellent, here is a great DIY insect repellent! Mosquitos love me and I hate them! So, I never go outside without an insect spray on and I use my own natural, homemade bug spray. I show you how easy and simple it is to make in less than 5 minutes. Say good-bye to mosquitoes!
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I just saw your video two days ago, made the exact bug spray recipe. Today went to a family reunion, applied bug spray & had no problem with bugs for over 7 hours.
Awesome! So glad it worked for you!
I've got witch hazel saved it for.
well,this I guess.
I'm making garli,ginger and tummeric tea too.
Ticks seem to be bad this year!
Agreed!
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead Just prior to your vid. I found a simple tick repel spray recipe which uses only rose geranium e.o. & which has been working for her & family & pets (& even on horses) f/ 3 yrs. now, & they live in an area w/ woods where they & dogs were getting covered with them..but no more! ..Channel is: Kelly from Primally Inspired, & vid. title is: Homemade Tick Spray. I found it bc I'd read a review of an essential oil on Amazon that said that rose geranium e.o. works great to repel mosquitos & ticks. But I want to double check to see if it really works on mosquitos, too, bc she said this particular brand smells sweet like roses, & is very effective..I think on mosquitos too, & her vet said it works to repel on ticks even for horses. But I love your recipe & vid. above, & will try it..maybe adding rose geranium into the mix. Thank you!
Thank you! I am going to make it ASAP.
Take 8 ounces of Witch Hazel, add few drops of all 5 Essential oil
(1)Paper mint oil
(2)Lavender oil
(3)lemon eucalyptus oil important
(4)Lemon grass
(5)Tea tree oil
paper mint oil, i think you mean peppermint oil. I had to go look at my nots.
@@MontyLexalook for your nots…I think you mean “your notes”.
😂@@aaronsg71
Ty @shaista7239!! I came to the comment section to find out if anybody wrote down the recipe. Thank GOD. You did!
Bugs especially mosquitoes are more attracted to people who have 🅾️ blood type
If you eat acidic foods or sweets fleas and mosquitoes love that blood😮
Was going to say exactly that. I too am a gardener/homesteaders. I detox often. Have noticed that if my blood sugar are levels are low bugs may bump into me but no bites whatsoever. So "sweet blood" is real ! 😂 Ty for new recipe. More blessings.😊
PEACE&LUV
Do you have to use the all oils or just certain ones
It is up to you. Use at least 2-3
lol! just stop when the spirit tell you too stop...I was looking for another insect repellent I will try this.... thanks sis...
Yes I hope you like it!
Bugs love my blood, I suspect it’s because I have O negative blood
They love mine too!
I'm o negative also and they love me
They love acidic blood especially sugar😮
I really hope this works, I've been let down by so many diy things. I'm scared to even try them anymore. I love and have lots of essential oils. I don't like tea tree oil. I think it stinks. But thanks. I will try this. Will it get rid of Cock roaches ? I got them from a diy thing online. That's why I'm scared of these things. Please let me know. Thank you
Try it and see and use the essential oils you like. No it does not repel cockroaches that I am aware of.
I am also a bug magnet. Will have to try this. I grew up using skin so soft from avon. We used witch hazel as astringent.
Yes try it and see if you like it! I remember using that Avon product too when I was little girl.
Same!
aww, i'm not even 1 minute in this video and I love your smile!!! thank you for the video!! I want to make my own because the store bought does have a lot of stuff I don't know about, and it coughs you up when you apply it.
Thank you and I hope you like it!
I just got ate up by mosquitoes and found this video. I will try this!
I don’t have all those essential oils , so I’m going to try making a tea with Distilled water 💦, Bay leaves ,Rosemary ,lavender and Tea Tree oil , and Witch hazel , wish me Luck 🍀
How did it work out for you?
Thank you, I also use a couple of drops of dawn soap and sometimes Listerine with alcohol, clove oil is good also. I must try the tea tree though.
Just saw your video. I will definitely try your ingredients because I’m a magnet to bugs.
Ah Hah!!! THAT's who you remind me of! Tabitha Brown. The combo of your smile and saying "right?" as you talk. Sooo great and easy to listen and watch you both. I will definitely try your bug spray in the spring. Okay, back to binge watching your channel. Have a blessed day.
Yes Tabitha Brown cracks me up! I am glad you are here-thanks for watching!
Yes, girl I made it. Thank you. I should've looked this up earlier summer, because the mosquitoes had a feast on me😅😅😅😅
Ok I hope it worked! Those mosquitoes love me!
It should be in an amber colored glass spray bottle. NEVER in plastic because EOs react with plastic. For anyone who's never tried this, be sure to spray a test spot to make sure you're not sensitive/allergic to any of these oils. Almost any one of these oils alone will repel mosquitoes. You can also use undiluted organic apple cider vinegar in a sprayer and get the same results. We use a 50/50 water/apple cider vinegar spray for our dogs. They also get homemade apple cider vinegar in their water, up to 1 tbs per gallon to repel ticks and fleas. Do lots of research and educate yourself on EOs because they are very potent concentrates. Do you know the difference between top notes, middle notes and base notes? If not, find out before you make a solution you know little to nothing about. Best wishes to you all and may we win the daily battle of the bugs!
Thanks for sharing the tips!
Hi Teresa. Which essential oils do you use for your dogs to repel ticks and fleas?
REALLY Karen?? You put HER recipe in an amber glass bottle. Seems she is doing just fine with the bottle she CHOSE. 🙄
@@virginiat9671 I don't use any essential oils on my dogs. Only a 50/50 water/apple cider vinegar solution.
@@pamt8430 No, I did not use HER recipe at all. I used a different recipe and I stored it in an amber glass bottle. You can call me a Karen if that makes you feel better. But I know what I'm talking about.
Ok, I have a question: Where is the best place to get the oils from. I live in Michigan
Amazon. Here is link to set: amzn.to/46vEEBt
I’m going to try this today. My husband and I have been getting eaten alive by insects. Thank you for the recipe!
Great! Let me know how you like it. I appreciate you stopping by!
How often are you supposed to apply it?@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead
@@JenniferConnell-gw7xm I have only done mine once a day and it last 4-5 hours
WOW fellow Gardener can't wait to make this because bugs all type just LOVE me. Thanks so much
You are welcome! Let me know how it turns out!!
Me too. Can u spray it on skin
Will this kill house flies? I have to many to sway! And I can't afford raid!
I made some last year with listening,water, EO=lemon, lemon grass, tea tree, eucalyptus, citronella, peppermint. Will use your suggestion & add lavender to my mix this year. I was out yesterday & the mosquitoes had me on the menu, so I pulled out my mix & sprayed on me & around where I was sitting. No more problems.
I am so humbled to stumbled on your page. Thank you for this.
Is it safe for dogs to
I am not sure-have never tried it.
Love this! Gonna try! Will let you know.
Thank you i need this
Nice video. I will try the bug spray.
Ok thanks. Hope you like it!
“I lost count.” 😂😂 I love this video. Thank you. I’m going to try the recipe this week.
Can’t wait to try this! I’m a bug magnet as well and I can’t stand the stink of bug spray from the store.
Hope you like it!
Thank you for sharing.
Barbara also thank you for this video. ❤
Be careful with the tea tree oil; so good for us but not for your pets. It was the only thing I omitted, nice blend. I also added a little bit of almond oil; just to help it ‘cling’ to my skin.
Thanks !
Thank you. Got to try. Bugs are eating me up.
Yes please try it!
Yes young living is great works great ❤
The cheap brands use oil in their essential oils ( which is supposed to be plant extracts)
I was crusin' by and saw you. I always make my repellent using a carrier oil but I think this will be better .... using the witch hazel. Will be making this for sure !!!! Thank You ... Annie Lou
Thanks for stopping by and hope you like it!
Thank you! 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧
Thank you for the recipe🙌🏾
Thank you for your easy repellent mix!
You are welcome!
Amen!!! Thank you and God Bless you❤
Thanks for stopping by!
Do you need all of the oils or can you just choose one?
You can choose if you like!
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead I subscribed, love natural ingredients.
@@LADYJJ2U Awesome! I just did another video last week for insect repellent with just 3 ingredients for those who want something simpler.
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead Thanks
Does anyone use neem oil? TY for sharing.
I have not used it on my skin as an insect repellent. Only in the garden for the plants have I used it.
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead I haven't either, but it's supposed to be safe for my dogs... just curious. TY for responding.
Great video, thank you 🌹
Thank you!!!
Thank you 😊 💓
Thanks, I will try it too. I tried a few squirt of hand sanitizer mix with a dab of body lotion and applied to exposed skin esp arms and legs during afternoon gardening, it helps repel mosquitos too.
Is it safe to spray on my grass around my flower bed . When I water my flower they attack me.
Do you have a recipe for getting rid of Gnats?
I'll ask my mom for you she uses young living all the time
Barbara, this is Shirley.😂😂😂 Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. These mosquitoes are diabolical!!! They must be a part of a mosquito militia.😩🦟 new Subbie🫶🏾
You are welcome and welcome to my channel!
@@AGardenersJourneyHomestead thank you 🫶🏾
Thanks for this!
I have clove oil, citronella oil, i need more eucalyptus oil and geraniol oil.
Same girl. The mosquitos get my head over my hat. Smh
I love your channel
tyvm
Thank you!
Works good
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Thank u I am going to try it
Skitters dont like cedar wither
I’m new to your channel and I love your high tunnel. I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much and I appreciate you subscribing and watching!
Thanks for sharing!
How often are you supposed to apply it if you are outside all day?
I only do once
What kind of alcohol? Rubbing alcohol or methyldated one
Isopropyl or a cheap vodka both work.
Question can you use smaller amount of oils
Yes
Hello, I just saw your video for natural bug spray and I like it, Thank you. Do you give advice for first time gardeners? I know this video was 2yrs old. So I hope you can see my comment 🙂
Thanks for watching and yes my whole channel is geared towards 1st time gardeners!
@AGardenersJourneyHomestead Thank you, I am a first time gardener and I like raised beds. I just did two this year. And I'm not too sure if I did it right. Do you do raised beds?
@@tish36100 Awesome! Yes I have several raised beds. 5 behind my house and 6 in my high tunnel.
Thank you so much I'm going to try today
Awesome!
How long does it last?
I have not tracked the hours but it has lasted me several hours working outside in the garden at least 4-5 hours. I have never gotten bit when I wore it.
hi glad i fouund yyou!
Welcome!
Hi, I’m New Here❤
Welcome!! Glad you are here. Where do you live?
Love your video. I like how you break it all down step by step to keep it simple. Gonna try this and thank you for this video!
I love your video but dam, watching this on the toilet, leg going to sleep, thank God for fast forward.🤦🏽♂️
Does it work on bed bugs to
A little too much talking for me
Please move on so the rest of us can learn something ok
i hope this video finds everyone on time for this years mosquito times 🦟
found your recipe right on time for the annual Finnish Mosquito fest, thank you dear 🫶🏻🦌
I am glad you did! Thanks!