Homemade mosquito repellent

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Homemade Mosquito Repellent

Ingredients (small batch):

30 drops, Lemon Eucalyptus oil (research shows this to be nearly as effective as DEET)

1 tsp, Vanilla Extract (optional, but makes mixture more effective)

4 oz, Witch Hazel [emulsifier] (vodka, rubbing alcohol or cooking oil can be substituted)


Directions:

Mix all ingredients together.

Mixture should resemble broth.

Pour into appropriate sized spray bottle.


Use liberally. Reapply every 4 to 6 hours depending on conditions.


Caution: Be sure to tell others the ingredients before they use it to avoid any allergic reactions.
 

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I took vanilla extract to the arkansas river during the catfish spawn ,,, Mistake.
Do not put vanilla extract on your self to repel mosquitos..A friend and I tried this and the mosquitos were 10x worse after we did that.. Off into the river we went with soap to get that stuff off.

I have heard dawn and cooking oil mixed together works well.
 

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We sell a Vitamin B1 patch at our pharmacy that works pretty darn good as long as you make sure the skin is oil free where you put it on.
 

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Wife just mentioned that columbian coffee the skeeters do not like. It is something she just read today.
Said sprinkle the used coffee grounds around the yard and garden.

I think used coffee grounds..
We do not drink coffee so you guys will need to try that one.
I know the citronella candles do not work neither do the plants unless you surround yourself with them.
Tried both of those.
 

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