Natural Bug Repellent

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This is the recepie, straight from the source for the stuff that I snagged from Jen over the weekend that kept bug away for several hours at a time:


As a base/carrier oil, you can use grapeseed, almond, jojoba, apricot kernel, or even olive oil.

5 oz carrier oil

Essential oils:

1/2 oz citronella oil
1/2 oz texas cedarwood oil
1/2 oz eucalyptus oil
1/2 oz lemongrass oil
1/2 oz peppermint oil
1/2 oz neem oil


mix 'em all together, shake before using. it can be put into a spray mister bottle. safe to use on pets, but try to keep them from licking their coat.

Jen had hers mixed with grapeseed oil, which is a lighter oil (good for your skin too). Gah, I can't imagine spreading olive oil on my skin, but I guess if you're desperate...

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