How To Make Your Own Insect Repellant Using Essential Oils

3 Recipes For Insect Repellant Using Essential Oils

You can Make Your Own Insect Repellant Using Essential Oils at home. There is more than one combination of oils you can use!

Why make your own insect repellant using essential oil?

Thus bug/insect repellant recipe costs around the same as a store purchased brand, without the added chemicals.

It is important to note that these products should not be used on animals.

Need a low tox solution, but don’t want to make your own insect repellant?

Doterra has a fantastic product called TerraArmour which repels insects, including mosquitoes.

The TerraArmour & Terrashield is available to both customers and wholesale account holders.

Method For Spray Recipes:

The following recipes should be mixed into a GLASS or STAINLESS STEEL spray bottle.

I personally prefer Amber Glass roller ball bottles as the dark tint offers your essential oil blends extra protection from the sunlight. It is generally not ideal to use Essential Oils in a standard plastic spray bottle.

TerraArmour Insect Repellant Spray Blend

  • 10 Mls Of Carrier Oil
  • 10 Drops Of TerraArmour
  • 10 Drops Of Arborvitae
  • 10 Drops Of Lemongrass

Make Your Own Insect Repellant Oil Rub 

In a 200ml bottle or jar, mix your oils thoroughly. Use before going into the outdoors by rubbing a thin layer along the areas you want to protect. Avoid your eyes, ears, and other sensitive areas. 

  • 9 drops Tea Tree (Also known as Melaleuca Oil)
  • 9 drops of Lavender
  • 9 drops of Lemongrass
  • 7 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
  • 150mls Of Carrier Oil

Always Skin Patch Test Blends before use as everyone’s skin sensitivity varies. It is important to follow safety guidelines when using any brand of essential oil.

Other Essential Oils Known To Repel Mosquitoes 

  • Citronella
  • Peppermint
  • Basil
  • Clove
  • Thyme
  • Lemongrass
  • Geranium
  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Eucalyptus

If you make your own Insect Repellant Using Essential Oils using any of these recipes, I’d love to hear how you went!

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