How to make an insect repellent blend using tea tree oil for outdoors?

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Shoshana on May 16, 2017

Mix 30 drops of tea tree oil, 10 drops of geranium essential oil, 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin in a little spray bottle and fill the rest with distilled water. Voila. Bugs-b-gone.

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Jessica Cossin on May 16, 2017

I use lavender, lemongrass & peppermint! Works like a charm!

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