Natural Bug Spray

by Tara Gregorio | Apr 8, 2019 | DIY Herbal Recipes

Every June, I whip up a batch of natural bug spray to use throughout the summer months.

This blend also doubles as a room freshener and helps when you do get a bug bite! The lavender takes the itch away!

Making your own bug spray with essential oils can be easy. Let me show you how!

Homemade bug spray ingredients

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  DIY Bug Spray

  Ingredients

  • 10 drops of Cypress Essential Oil
  • 10 drops of Geranium Essential Oil
  • 10 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil
  • 10 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
  • 10 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil
  • 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
  • 1 cup of 40-50% vodka.

  Instructions

  1. Blend and store in a dark bottle. Shake before spraying.

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Why homemade bug spray?

I like to reduce the number of chemicals my children are exposed to and this is a safe, natural alternative.

Directions for DIY Bug Spray

• Mix 1 cup of 50% Vodka:
  • It doesn’t have to be high quality.
  • You can also use witch hazel as an alternative.
• Essential oils:
• Cypress E.O. (10 Drops)
• Geranium E.O. (10 Drops)
• Bergamot E.o. (10 Drops)
• Rosemary E.O, (10 Drops)
• Cedarwood E.O. (10 Drops)
• Peppermint Essential Oil (3 Drops)

Mix well and place it in a dark bottle. Shake before use.

👉Do it yourself Bug Spray Bottle

• use a glass bottle to store it, as essential oils may break down a plastic bottle

Other ways to use this blend

• for bug bites
• room spray
• perfume

What are your tricks for reducing bug bites? I’d love to know.