Does anyone have a recipe for a natural fly and mozzie repellant?

Answer 1

This is the easiest recipe to follow for natural insect repellant. Enjoy!

Don't Bug Me! Insect Repellant

2 c. witch hazel
1 1/2 t. citronella essential oil
1 T. apple cider vinegar

Combine into a 16 oz spray bottle. Shake vigorously before using. Requires no refrigeration. Apply liberally.

Answer 2

Place the following ingredients into a large glass container.

One fat juicy lemon with a heavy rind sliced paper thin.
One Tablespoon of crushed Rosemary sprinkled over the lemon slices.
Pour 32 ounces of near-boiling water over the lemon and Rosemary.
Cover with a clean cloth and let the liquid "steep" for at least 15 hours.
After the "steeping" time, pour the liquid through cheesecloth into a clean quart size canning jar, cover and store in the refrigerator.

Transfer 4 - 6 ounces at a time into a spray bottle with a fine mist applicator.

Spray liberally over skin.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Repeat the application as frequently as required.

Answer 3

A Plant to Keep Mosquitos Away
The castor bean plant. Seeds available from any nursery. Plant in pots within the house; replant outdoors. Decorative and they grow like weeds!

Homemade Mosquito Repellent
Mix oil of citronella in a common vaseline and apply to exposed areas.

Homemade Mosquito Insect Repellent
Four parts glycerine, 4 parts alcohol, 1 part eucalyptus oil. Or make a solution of equal parts of isopropyl alcohol and methyl phthalate.

Answer 4

Don't wear any perfumes, highly fragranced soaps, and deodorants etc... this is really the best way. They are attracted to the smells.

Answer 5

what's mozzie ??????????
are you Australian?
Does it mean mosquitos??
I love when I answer my own Q!!
Oh I guess I should answer yours......
mmmmmmmSorry dunno