Practical Prepper

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.

There is a constant threat of the Zika virus and the many other viruses contracted through a single mosquito bite. So, constant protection against mosquitoes is key to having a safe and healthy summer.

I have written articles about various methods on how to repel mosquitoes. This includes different methods using essential oils, and plants that repel mosquitoes and other insects/pests.

There is also, how a bat house can prove beneficial to controlling the mosquito population. A single bat can consume 1200 mosquitoes in an hour!

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

Apparently, mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and certain human odor, especially. Thus, they are drawn to the smell of sweat, urine, and lactating mothers.

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:

10 drops of lavender + 10 drops of citronella
8 drops lavender + 5 drops geranium + 7 drops cedarwood
10 drops lemon eucalyptus + 10 drops lavender
5 drops lavender + 5 drops geranium + 2 drops patchouli + 8 drops spearmint
5 drops geranium + 5 drops citronella + 2 drops patchouli + 3 drops lemon eucalyptus + 3 drops lavender + 3 drops spearmint
10 drops citronella + 5 drops lemon eucalyptus + 3 drops patchouli + 3 drops lavender

Essential Oil Combinations Safe for Ages 10 and Up:

10 drops geranium + 15 drops lavender + 5 drops patchouli + 10 drops lemongrass + 10 drops citronella
15 drops lemongrass + 15 drops eucalyptus + 20 drops citronella
20 drops lavender + 20 drops lemongrass + 10 drops peppermint
20 drops rosemary + 20 drops cedarwood + 10 drops peppermint
15 drops lavender + 10 drops basil + 10 drops rosemary + 15 drops spearmint
15 drops eucalyptus + 20 drops lavender + 15 drops lemongrass

**This spray also repels flies, gnats, and ticks.

Homemade Mosquito Repellent Recipe #2

What You’ll Need:

16oz spray bottle
½ teaspoon of vegetable glycerine
14oz of witch hazel
40 drops of either lavender, lemongrass, citronella, OR tea tree oil

Mix all ingredients in the 16oz bottle, shake well, and apply as needed. Shake well before each application.

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— Survival Life (@SurvivalLF) June 22, 2016

Homemade Mosquito Repellent Recipe #3

What You’ll Need:

Plastic spray bottle
8oz of distilled water
A pinch of Epsom salt
10-12 drops of peppermint oil
10-12 drops of purification oil

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!

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