Summertime means outside fun but mosquitos can ruin the fun so here is a couple of natural mosquito repellents that work.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe #1
You will need:
§ Empty, Clean Glass Jar w/Lid
§ Rubbing Alcohol, Vodka or Witch Hazel
§ Herbs: Mint, Eucalyptus, Lemon Balm and or Lemon Grass, Rosemary, Lavender, and Catnip
Directions - Coarsely chop herbs and place the herbs in your glass jar (fill as full as you can). Cover with alcohol or witch hazel, leaving ½-3/4” space at top. Seal with a secure lid.
Set jar in sunny location and leave for two weeks (can leave longer if desired). Try to shake jar every once in a while. Strain herbs and transfer liquid to a spray bottle. Shake before use.
Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe #2
You will need:
§ Empty, Clean Spray Bottle, Rubbing Alcohol, Vodka or Witch Hazel
§ Distilled Water
§ Essential Oils:
§ Mint (10 drops)
§ Rosemary (5 drops)
§ Eucalyptus (5 drops)
§ Lemon (citronella) (10 drops)
§ Lavender (5 drops)
§ Clove (5 drops)
Directions - Fill Spray bottle ¾ with alcohol or witch hazel, add your essential oil drops, and add distilled water to fill. Shake before use.
