{"id":25492,"date":"2017-08-01T20:19:21","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T17:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=25492"},"modified":"2017-08-01T20:19:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-01T17:19:21","slug":"diy-bug-spray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/diy-bug-spray\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a DIY Bug Spray That Really Works and Is 100% Natural"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, consider making a DIY bug spray as it\u2019s a much healthier choice than the repellents which are readily available in the market.<\/h2>\n

With summer upon us, unfortunately, most of us will be troubled by the dreaded bugs that accompany our coveted summer.<\/p>\n

Whilst there are plenty of bug sprays in the shops a lot of them contain harmful chemicals that are not good for us.<\/p>\n

The skin is the largest organ in the body so just think how much we must be absorbing when we spray it on our skin every night.<\/p>\n

So why make your own mosquito repellent?<\/h3>\n

Most repellents on the market today contain DEET as it’s proven to be the most effective in repelling mosquitoes<\/a> and other bugs and not killing them. DEET is approved but it has been known to cause eye irritation, rashes, soreness and blistering.<\/p>\n

You may have noticed that it’s very effective at removing your nail polish, is this something you want to be spraying onto your skin?<\/p>\n

There are lots of wonderful natural alternatives that you can make at home, with ingredients you probably already have or can acquire cheaply and easily.<\/p>\n

Most of these bug sprays are made with essential oil, the following are the best to use against bugs<\/strong>: Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, catnip, Geranium, Lavender, and Mint.<\/p>\n

There are so many ways of using a DIY bug spray<\/strong>. The following recipe is to be used more on clothing and equipment rather than directly onto the skin.<\/p>\n

1. Essential oil bug repellent for clothing:<\/h4>\n