I spend a lot of time outside. This time of year, I am spending more time outside than normal. Spending a lot of time outside means I am spending more time with my friends, the mosquitoes! Mosquitoes and my area are the best of friends. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and I are not. I have recently learned that my children are as prone to bites as I am, if not worse.
Since I am a huge fan of making my own stuff, I decided to try and make my own insect repellent. There are several recipes and methods for combating mosquitoes. Here are a few recipes and methods you can try:
- Garlic mixed with water applied to the wrist, behind the knee and around the ankle
- Wear light clothing with long colored clothing with long sleeves
- Citronella, catnip, lavender, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, tansy, thyme, cedar, tea tree, peppermint, basil, and lemongrass oil
- Apply citronella, lavender, basil, catnip, pennyroyal, tansy, marigolds to the clothes to help repel mosquitoes.
- Vicks VapoRub
- Avon Skin so Soft
- Bounce Sheets
- Listerine mixed with household vinegar (50/50)
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No set schedule we play it by ear. Have any suggestions? We would love to hear!
Mosquitoes are in great numbers at this time of the year in our area too. They are so annoying especially when they come claiming they are a relative singing 'cousin' in your ear! LOL! :)