How to Make Your Own Bug Spray
Here are very simple instructions so you can make your own bug spray at home!
Yield: 1 Bottle of Spray
Equipment
- 1 8 or 16 oz Glass Spray Bottle
- 1 Funnel Optional
Materials
- 1/3 Cup Witch Hazel
- 1 TBSP Vegetable Glycerin Optional
- 15 Drops Citronella Essential Oil
- 15 Drops Geranium Essential Oil
- 15 Drops Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 15 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Clove/Cinnamon Essential Oil
Instructions
- Using your funnel, add the witch hazel (and vegetable glycerin) into the glass bottle.
- Next, add in the drops of essential oils.
- Lastly, top off the glass bottle with distilled water. Close the bottle and give it a shake.
- Add a label so you know what's in the bottle.
- You're ready to spray on skin or clothing and head outside!
Notes
*Amber colored glass bottles are preferred, but you can use clear. Make note that it could compromise the quality of the essential oils after a shorter amount of time.
*Distilled water is preferred but filtered works if you don't have any distilled on hand.