How To Make Bug Spray

  • May 11, 2009
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Follow this simple, eco-friendly recipe for an effective alternative to chemical-laden bug spray.

You Will Need

  • 1 Spray bottle
  • 1/2 c. Witch hazel
  • 1/2 c. Cider vinegar
  • Eucalyptus oil
How To Make Bug Spray: Pour witch hazel into spray bottle

Step 1: Pour witch hazel into spray bottle

Pour the witch hazel into the spray bottle. This is the base for your bug spray.

Apply witch hazel directly to mosquito bites for instant relief.

How To Make Bug Spray: Add cider vinegar

Step 2: Add cider vinegar

Add the cider vinegar.

How To Make Bug Spray: Add eucalyptus oil

Step 3: Add eucalyptus oil

Add five to 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to the mixture.

How To Make Bug Spray: Shake

Step 4: Shake

Screw the cap on your spray bottle, and shake it up.

How To Make Bug Spray: Apply

Step 5: Apply

Apply the bug spray, avoiding your eyes and mouth. Now you’re free to enjoy that backyard barbecue without having to worry about being bugged by mosquitoes.

Traditional Aboriginal, Chinese, Indian, and Greco-European medicine systems used eucalyptus oil.

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HeatherM

Great project!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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