So one of the interesting use of essential oils is to create a spray to keep away some of these crawling or flying bugs!
Ingredients
- 20-30 drops of Essential Oils
- 1 large tbsp alcohol (facultative, you can use water only but you will have to shake the bottle before each use as oils won't dissolve in water)
- 1tsp water (alternatively use 20ml of vodka).
Tools & accessories
- small glass bottle with cap to mix the essential oils
- measuring spoons/cups
- 30ml spray bottle
Step by step instructions
- Create your mixture of essential oils
- for mosquitos: lemongrass, citronella, geranium, lemon, peppermint, lavender, tea tree
- for mites and moths: cedar, patchouli, lavender, geranium, tea tree, clove, eucalyptus, vetiver
- Pour 1tbsp of alcohol in your small spray bottle
- Add the 20-30 drops of essential oil and mix well.
- Add 1tsp of water
Et Voila!
To apply:
- Mosquito spray: apply to clothes and/or arms, legs and neck
- Mites, Fleas, Moths: spray on piece of cloth and place in target area. You can double the quantity of oil for a more intense effect but do not apply on your skin if you do so.