Insect Repellent

 

 

 

 

 

Summer time is here and we are all aware of the bugs and insects that come with those hot summer nights.There are many essential oils, known for being excellent natural insect repellents.

Shine Herbs Insect repellent recipe Citronella 20 drops, lemon 10 drops, spearmint 10 drops, peppermint 10 drops, Eucalyptus 5 drops into spray bottle fill with water.Here you have a natural Insect repellent also can be used for lice and flea repellent.

Here are just some of the oils you can use for insect repellent Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Lemon spearmint, Cedar wood, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, Lavender, Peppermint, Basil, Rose Geranium, Cinnamon Oil, Thyme, Lemon, Orange, Pine needles.

Oil burner method, Oil burner ,water and 3-4 drops, of your favourite essential oil from the list above.

Spray bottle (1L) fill with water, 10-20 drops of 3 or 4 essential oils. I personally love citronella,rosemary ,peppermint,Tea tree, Lemon and Lavender.

Tip- Spike Lavender is excellent for itchy mosquito bites its stops the itch straight away.
Tip- Avoid  Lemon grass on the skin.