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DIY mosquito repellent
April 22, 2010 · Posted by Big Green Boulder in G.I.Y.
Mosquito | flickr user freakyyash
I don’t know about you guys, but the mosquitoes are trickling back into my neck of the woods. We’re thinking about making our own bug repellent, so I thought I’d share a find with you.
Here is an easy repellent to make that has a shelf life of around six months. Label jars “mosquito,” “tick,” etc. for quick identification.
1o to 25 drops essential oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil is fine)
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional)
Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dab a few drops on your skin or clothing.
Read on at Care2 to find out which essential oils to pick up. Or check out this alternate natural mosquito repellent recipe, which uses grain alcohol.
