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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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 Posted - May 07 2012 : 5:11:44 PM
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I heard of a recipe for bug repellant made with listerine and eucaliptus oil. What are the proportions and is there anything else that needs to be added? I want to use this on my son. I think he's allergic to bug repellant like repel and off.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17401 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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MiaBella
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Michelle
New Caney
TX
USA
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Posted - May 08 2012 : 06:16:45 AM
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I make my own essential oil blend using Lavender, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree Oil, Cedarwood & Citronella. I also add some Castor oil or Grapeseed oil as a carrier. 1 oz of each essential oil, 1 oz carrier oil to 8oz of water.
Another recipe I have used in the past: 4 oz of Avon Skin So Soft, 1 oz Citronella, 12 oz vinegar, 12 oz water
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 07:37:20 AM
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A friend of mine just uses peppermint oil and water and puts it in a cheap spray bottle. I've heard of a similar recipe to Michelle's and I'd probably try that one out. I had good success with the just peppermint oil and water but it doesn't seem to last very long and you have to reapply (but considering it's natural I'd rather keep applying it than put chemical's on my skin once!)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17401 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 09:02:14 AM
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I have one of those "misquito Plants' (citronella scented type geranium) LOL! the skeeters just laugh at me,,,hmmm, maybe that's the trick...they die from laughing so hard! :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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mamacass
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Cass
Smithville
OH
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 12:54:25 PM
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Lol this sounds crazy, but it works for my family! Drink a spoonful of vinegar, the skeeters stay away. I use apple cider vinegar, the raw stuff. It's amazingly good for you, too. Maybe eating salt n vinegar chips would do the same? Grace, my citronella geranium, the skeeters laugh at too. Lemongrass is the plant true citronella oil comes from And it's edible, you can make tea or put it in soup and so on. I wonder if eating it has the same effect as vinegar?
Smile, It makes people wonder what you're up to!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17401 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 9:56:04 PM
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"skeeters B-gone! lol!
maybe i will make a 'salad' of lemongrass & geranium & use a cider vinegar dressing .... or not! lol!
I did hear that adding cider vinegar to a dogs water dish will repel ticks... but I doubt getting a dog to drink a 'water/vinegar martini' would be tuff! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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lauriemike
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Laurie
Tustin
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2012 : 2:28:21 PM
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| I make my own due to being very sensitive to chemicals. I use 1 cup of water, 1 cup of witch hazel and 60-80 drops of essential oils from the following: citronella, lemongrass, geranium, tea tree, lavender. I make a mix that pleases me. Then shake it up and put it in a spray bottle. I wore some of this in the Everglades in July and didn't get bit! Plus, I don't get sick from poisons. If I want it to stay on longer, I mix the essential oils with organic soy oil, which is also supposed to discourage the skeeters. I don't use that when I have to be digging in dirt, though, because it makes the dirt stick... |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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USA
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