Suche
Mein Konto
6 Effective Natural Mosquito Repellents
Mosquito season is here! With so many disgusting choices, I'm often asked which ones are safe and can be made at home without harmful chemicals. Here is a list of 6 essential oils that are great for controlling mosquitoes and other insects: 1. Peppermint oil: has countless health benefits: Helps with stomach aches, menstrual cramps, morning sickness, indigestion, heartburn, sinus problems, but spiders and insects despise this oil. Recipe: Mix 1 part peppermint oil with 10 parts alcohol and place in a plastic spray bottle. Spray your skin, clothes, house, etc. You can mix it with other oils such as lemongrass, eucalyptus, rosemary and thyme. …
6 Effective Natural Mosquito Repellents
Mosquito season is here! With so many disgusting choices, I'm often asked which ones are safe and can be made at home without harmful chemicals. Here is a list of 6 essential oils that are great for controlling mosquitoes and other insects:
1. Peppermint Oil:has countless health benefits: Helps with stomach pain, menstrual cramps, morning sickness, indigestion, heartburn, sinus problems, but spiders and insects despise this oil.
Recipe: Mix 1 part peppermint oil with 10 parts alcohol and place in a plastic spray bottle. Spray your skin, clothes, house, etc. You can mix it with other oils such as lemongrass, eucalyptus, rosemary and thyme. Do you want to keep your skin smooth and soft? Try adding some Vitamin E capsules to your peppermint oil solution.
2. Citronella:Health benefits include: May help with wounds, is antibacterial, and can help with bladder and stomach problems. It can also help with the colon, stomach, prostate and kidneys. It can inhibit fungal growth and is a great deodorant.
Recipe: Mix 2 cups of water with 5 drops of geranium essential oil, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, and 20 drops of citronella essential oil.
3. Basil:Health benefits include: kidney support, maintaining normal cholesterol levels, treating mouth infections, and treating ringworm and insect bites.
Recipe: Mix 2 cups of water, 5 drops of lemon essential oil, 10 drops of basil essential oil, and 20 drops of citronella essential oil and add to a BPA-free spray bottle.
4. Sage:Health benefits include: It contains high levels of vitamin K, which is not found in many foods. Vitamin K helps with bone density and certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used for type II diabetes, which can help regulate glucose stores in the liver and prevent large fluctuations in blood sugar. Throw a pile in the fire pit when you're outside to repel insects.
Recipe: Mix 20 drops of sage essential oil in a jar. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon aloe vera. Mix the contents and wipe onto your skin and clothing.
5. Thyme:A fabulous cleanser and antifungal, try rubbing thyme leaves between your fingers to release the oil. It has been shown to boost your mood and well-being.
Recipe: Mix 4 drops of thyme oil to each teaspoon of olive oil, or mix 5 drops per 2 ounces of water. Add a few drops of lemon eucalyptus oil to the mixture.
6. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil:Excellent for topical use on the skin to prevent mosquito and deer tick bites and can help treat toenail fungus and joint pain. Do not ingest this oil.
Recipe: Mix 50 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil, 1 tablespoon of real vanilla extract, a total of 4 ounces of alcohol or witch hazel, and 4 ounces of soybean oil or coconut oil. Add rosemary. Use in adults or children over three years of age.
According to the CDC, lemon eucalyptus oil may be just as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes. Children with DEET toxicity may experience lethargy, headaches, tremors, involuntary movements, seizures, and convulsions. There are hundreds of natural recipes to repel mosquitoes and other insects, and since many people choose to stay away from man-made chemicals like DEET, many essential oils work just as effectively or even better!