Homemade Bug Spray (nontoxic)
A homemade bug spray recipe safe for kids and free of toxic chemicals - that actually works!
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Small Funnel (optional)
Materials
- 1 4oz Glass Spray Bottle
- 4oz Witch Hazel
- Essential Oils (citronella, eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, optional-peppermint)
Instructions
- Add 4oz of witch hazel to the glass spray bottle.
- Add 20 drops of Citronella essential oil, 5 drops of each of the remaining essential oils (eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, peppermint)
- Add the nozzle to the spray bottle and shake.
- Spray the homemade bug spray liberally when outdoors.
Notes
- Reapply bug spray every hour or as needed.