3 Natural Recipes to Repel Mosquitoes and Unwanted Insects

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With natural care and the power of essential oils, your summer can be carefree and wonderfully fragrant!

Summer is the season of sunshine, long evenings outdoors… and unfortunately, mosquitoes, flies, and other pesky insects. Instead of reaching for synthetic repellents, nature offers us gentle and effective alternatives. Here are three simple DIY recipes with essential oils to help you stay protected the natural way:

1. Natural Body Spray Repellent
Ingredients:

50 ml Lavender or Helichrysum floral water

10 drops Lemongrass essential oil

10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

5 drops Lavender essential oil

1 tsp vegetable glycerin or carrier oil (optional)

How to use:
Shake well and spray on skin and clothing before going outdoors. Safe for children over 3 years.

 

2. Soothing Roll-On for Bug Bites
Ingredients:

10 ml St. John’s Wort or rosehip oil

2 drops Tea tree essential oil

2 drops Lavender essential oil

1 drop Helichrysum essential oil (optional)

How to use:
Apply directly to the bite. It relieves itching and reduces inflammation.

 

3. Aromatic Room Spray
Ingredients:

100 ml water

20 drops peppermint essential oil

15 drops clove essential oil

10 drops Rosemary essential oil

1 tsp vodka or alcohol (as a preservative)

How to use:
Spray around windows, curtains, and corners of the room. It refreshes the air and keeps bugs away.

Tip:
Mosquitoes dislike citrus, eucalyptus, and peppermint scents – diffuse these oils at home for extra protection.