Mist pesky mosquitoes before they bite.
Blood-feeding mosquitoes were recently discovered to have additional sensors that detect human body odors. Even without the science, most people get irritated by buzzing, biting mosquitoes that can ruin your time outdoors when you are trying to enjoy the summer. Instead of using chemical-based repellents, which can be harmful when ingested, mix your own homemade repellent in a spray bottle and mist away the pesky pests. Don't let mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Dice up a clove of garlic and add it to a spray bottle with 16 oz. of water and 1 tbsp. of cooking oil. Let the mix sit for at least two hours before spraying in areas with buzzing mosquitoes. Mosquitoes detest the smell of garlic.
2. Pour a cup of water into a clean spray bottle. Add 2 tbsp. of almond oil, 1 tbsp. of aloe vera gel and 25 drops of lemon balm essential oil. Mist it into the air to deter mosquitoes.
3. Mix other essential oils with water for a mosquito-chasing spray. Together with a cup of water add 2 tsp. or 3 tsp. of eucalyptus, thyme, sage, pine, rosemary, basil, fennel or lavender essential oils. If you want to apply this mix directly to your skin, don't use any water; instead add 1 tbsp. of olive, coconut or almond oil.
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