Protect Yourself from the Smallest Yet Most Dangerous Animal in the World
Mosquitoes may be tiny, but no animal or insect is as notorious as this bug. It may well be the deadliest in the world.
Malaria, Zika, and dengue virus are only some of the deadliest diseases contracted simply from a mosquito bite. It is more important than ever to protect yourself and your family against mosquitoes.
I can’t stress this enough! In my neck of the woods (Texas), mosquitoes are extremely bad this year.
In this article, I’ll share with you three extremely effective homemade mosquito repellents safe for you and your family – ALL NATURAL. NO HARSH CHEMICALS!
How to Make All-Natural Homemade Mosquito Spray Repellents
So, it is really logical to either be odorless or mask our scent. Yet, they are also attracted to certain perfume and cologne scent.
Besides, most perfumes and colognes contain ingredients which may also be harmful in the long run. Therefore, natural and essentials oils remain the best solution to masking our odor.
Here are the best natural mosquito repellent recipes, plus a guide to essential oils combination:
Homemade Mosquito Repellent Recipe #1
What You’ll Need:
4oz spray bottle
2oz of witch hazel
2oz of distilled water
Essential Oil (20-25 drops for ages three and up) (40-50 drops for ages 10 and up)
Add all ingredients to the spray bottle; shake well and apply as needed. Shake well before each application, though and avoid spraying on your face.
If you get any of this repellent on your hands, make sure to avoid touching your eyes and mouth. For ages under two, spray on their clothes ONLY.
Essential Oil Combinations Safe for Ages 3 and Up:
Add all the ingredients, then put in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray your skin and clothes generously, avoiding your face.
If you have a mosquito spray repellent recipe you would like to share with us, please share in the comment section below!
Watch this video from Dr. SimpleHack to make a homemade mosquito killer trap from cardboards:
Besides being annoying, mosquitoes are certified dangerous. Sadly, there is no one solution to a mosquito problem.
Even with these homemade mosquito repellents you still need to keep your surroundings clean and maintain good hygiene. At the very least, these homemade mosquito repellents will help you ward off mosquitoes the safe and natural way.
Which of these homemade mosquito repellents would you make? Tell us your plans for it in the comments section below!
Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! I think that natural mosquito repellents you described here are the best option because it don’t contain any chemicals. The scent of cranesbil is what repells mosquitoes too. I always have a couple of pots in my house because mosquitoes are a big trouble in our area.
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Patricia Jackson
October 23, 2018 at 3:01 AM
I try this homemade repellent and it works great.
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Nicholas Martin
March 28, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! I think that natural mosquito repellents you described here are the best option because it don’t contain any chemicals. The scent of cranesbil is what repells mosquitoes too. I always have a couple of pots in my house because mosquitoes are a big trouble in our area.
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