How to make an organic bug preventative?

by Hillarie Allison

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Fiddledd224 on May 10, 2019
Homemade Bug Spray
1. ½ cup witch hazel.
2. ½ cup apple cider vinegar.
3. 40 drops essential oils (eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella, tea tree or rosemary)
4. one 8 ounce glass spray bottle.
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Rebecca Taylor on May 10, 2019

Hi Hillarie, here is a site with a few different recipes.
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-bug-spray/

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Kenneth on May 10, 2019

Thanks, Fiddledd224! This might come in handy.

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Luan on May 10, 2019

Can't get in to see

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Holly Bertone | Pink Fortitude on May 11, 2019

Hi Hillarie - This is the most effective all-natural mosquito and bug spray DIY that we use. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/mosquito/

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