Natural Insect Repellent Spray Recipe with Essential Oils

Repel mosquitoes and other biting insects naturally with this natural insect repellent spray recipe. It’s a great way to prevent mosquito bites so you can enjoy spending time outdoors without being eaten alive by mosquitoes.

This natural insect repellent spray recipe really works and is perfect for every outdoor enthusiast! Use this insect repellent spray to deter biting insects when camping, hiking, biking and gardening this summer! Simply mist this spray on your skin after showering and as needed throughout the day.

Natural Insect Repellent Spray Recipe

Adapted from The Mountain Rose Herbs Blog

Ingredients:

2 oz. witch hazel extract
2 oz. catnip or peppermint hydrosol
2 oz. distilled water
1 mL (20 drops) lemon eucalyptus essential oil
1 mL (20 drops) lavender essential oil
1/2 mL (10 drops) lemongrass essential oil
1/2 mL (10 drops) Virginia cedarwood essential oil

Instructions:

To make this natural insect repellent spray recipe you’ll need to begin by using a digital scale to weigh out the witch hazel, catnip hydrosol and distilled water. Combine into a 6 – 8 oz. spray bottle using a funnel. (I used this Boston round bottle with mini spray trigger from SKS Bottle & Packaging.) Using a graduated transfer pipette or dropper, add the essential oils to the bottle then screw on the trigger sprayer. Shake well to combine the ingredients and again before each use.

To extend the shelf life of this natural insect repellent spray and to help you and your loved ones cool down on a hot summer day, store this in the refrigerator between uses. And don’t forget to pack it for your next hiking or camping trip!

Also be sure to try my mosquito repellent body butter recipe with essential oils. This mosquito repellent body butter is crafted with a blend of natural essential oils, including lemon eucalyptus essential oil which has been shown to not only repel mosquitoes and other biting insects, but deer ticks as well.

Like this natural insect repellent spray recipe? Then you may also like my homemade cold process soap recipe for making your own DIY Summer Festival Soap! It’s perfect for anyone who plans to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer and is also made with natural essential oils known for their biting insect repelling properties. You can find my DIY Summer Festival Soap Recipe here.

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