This natural deet-free, homemade mosquito repellent is great for mosquitos, ticks, deer flies, fleas and other annoying warm season bugs. Safe for humans and also for dogs!
Mosquitos, similar to ticks, fleas, and deer flies, are believed to be averse to various natural scents that humans find pleasant, such as lavender, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, which are commonly used in homemade insect repellents. However, lemon eucalyptus oil has been identified as the most effective natural DIY mosquito repellent, second only to DEET and picaridin. Incorporating Palmarosa essential oil (which belongs to the lemongrass family) into the blend enhances its effectiveness, which is also a fantastic mosquito repellent. Since different oils repel different insects, it's advisable to use a mix of essential oils for optimal protection against mosquito bites and other insect stings.
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