Friday, August 9, 2013

Homemade Mosquito Repellent


Camping season is in full swing. This means campfires, toasted marshmallows, and mosquitoes.  There are alternatives to conventional bug sprays. I’ve heard old New England women say to rub a dryer sheet on you to keep bugs away. This works pretty well as I have tried it. Another alternative is the following recipe:

In a spray bottle mix all of the following ingredients. Shake well and spray away.

5 drops lavender oil
5 drops citronella oil
3 – Tbsp vanilla extract
4 – 5 Tbsp lemon juice or 5 drops of lemon oil
Fill the remainder of the bottle with water or a mix of half water and half vodka.

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