Bug Repellant
I'm sitting in my back yard enjoying my morning tea and the mosquitos are very pleased I am. I don't want to be ungracious about their company but I'd rather sip my tea alone. So I put together a very effective blend of essential oils for a safe bug repellant. I add the oils to water, shake well and spray on.
Cedarwood - Juniperus virginiana
Juniper Berry - Juniperus communis
Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin
Eucalyptus Citriodora - Euc. citriodora
I list the latin names so that you can locate the most effective Essential oil. Eucalyptus has a number of species. We mostly think of it as something that helps clear our heads when we have a cold (Eucalyptus globulus) but the citriodora species is very lemony smelling and a great bug repellant.
Try different ratios of each oil to see which is most effective for you and your biting bugs. You wont need more than a total of 24 drops in 4 ounces of water. You will need to shake the bottle well before you spray, because it is oil and water, and you'll want to spray yourself frequently.
I have almost finished my tea and the day calls. I hope you have a great one and a bug free one.
