Special feature on Natural Mosquito Repellents
Oh, summer! Sun, beautiful weather, barbecues, lounging on the grass, and… mosquitoes! To prevent these pests from ruining one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, try our mosquito repellent recipes!
In this article, we offer three different essential oil blends, adapted to different ages and locations, and three recipes for natural insect repellents. Enjoy your summer without constantly being disturbed by bloodsucking beasties!
What about you? What are your recipes and tips for warding off mosquitoes?!
Essential oil mixtures to deter mosquitoes
These mosquito-repelling essential oil mixtures have been formulated according to your location. Indeed, there are generally fewer mosquitoes in the city than in the countryside… Just choose the mixture that’s best adapted to your needs! Because youngsters need protection as well, we have also formulated a mixture for children ages 3 and up.
We designed these essential oil mixtures to be incorporated into our insect repellent recipes: in pure form, they should not be directly applied to skin!
If you’re looking for a natural mosquito repellent for pregnant women or very young children, we recommend using rose geranium hydrosol. It can be sprayed directly onto your body, hair, and clothes.
Ingredients
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Essential oil mixture |
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Essential oil |
Children (3 to 7) |
In the city |
In the countryside |
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40% |
25% |
20% |
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35% |
20% |
15% |
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25% |
15% |
10% |
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– |
15% |
15% |
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– |
10% |
5% |
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– |
10% |
10% |
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– |
5% |
5% |
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– |
– |
10% |
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– |
– |
5% |
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– |
– |
5% |
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Three recipes for mosquito repellents with essential oils
Once you have made your base mixture of essential oils, you can use it in many ways. Here are three mosquito-deterring recipes to put it to good use:
“See You Skeeters!” mosquito-repellent oil
This recipe for mosquito-repelling oil provides your skin with care while warding off mosquitoes. If you wish to avoid reapplying repellent several times a day, this recipe’s for you!
“Bugs Be Gone” spray
Whether you’re at work, at home, on a hike or at the beach, it’s important to carry a natural insect and mosquito repellent with you. You can take this “Bugs Be Gone” spray anywhere you go and use it whenever you feel the need!
“Peaceful Evening” candle
Enjoy your nights as well as your days without worrying about what’s buzzing in the air around you thanks to these mosquito-deterring candles. Designed for exterior use, they will protect you from the evening’s flying invaders while creating a lovely, luminous atmosphere.
Keeping the mosquitoes at bay is now as easy as lighting a candle!
2 Comments
Mary
I assume you could make the candle with soy wax as well?
Coop Coco
Hello Mary,
Yes, you can! But, please note that soy wax is softer than beeswax. You will probably have to reduce the proportion of vegetable oil.
Have a nice day!