DIY Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent Spray

Are you wondering why your house suddenly has a ton of mosquitoes? That is because mosquitoes are more active during summer. The same goes for ticks, as these insects love the hot weather. You will even see more of them after rainfall as mosquitoes like moisture. They lay eggs in standing water to breed, driving higher rates of this pest.

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If you plan on camping, be sure to have your insect repellent and long sleeves as you don’t want these pesky insects to feast on you. There are plenty of mosquito repellent products in stores, but why buy one when you can make a homemade spray that uses all-natural ingredients? The best thing about making it at home is knowing all the ingredients you put on your skin. It is very effective and will surely solve your problem instantly.

I learned about this recipe through That 1870’s Homestead on YouTube. You will not see any single mosquito bite when you use this homemade bug spray. Plus, it smells really good! It’s great to use whenever you are gardening or spending time outdoors.

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Easy Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of witch hazel
• 1 teaspoon of glycerin
• 1 tablespoon of vodka or alcohol
• 30 drops of geranium
• 30 drops of citronella
• 10 drops of eucalyptus
• 10 drops of rosemary
• 10 drops of lavender

How to Make a Mosquito and Tick Repellent Spray

Step 1:

Place a funnel over your dark colored glass spray bottle.

Step 2:

Add 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of witch hazel, 1 teaspoon of glycerin, 1 tablespoon of vodka, 30 drops of geranium, 30 drops of citronella, 10 drops of eucalyptus, 10 drops of rosemary, and q0 drops of lavender. Shake well to mix.

Step 3:

Spray on your skin. If not using keep on a cool dry place away from sunlight.

DIY Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent Spray