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Mosquito Repellent Recipes


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May 28, 2013

A safe mosquito repellant is 2 ounces of water and 2 ounces of pure vanilla extract. Put in a spray bottle. They "hate" the smell. Make sure you use pure vanilla extract and not imitation vanilla extract.

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Supplies:

  • 2 fl oz water
  • 2 fl oz pure vanilla extract

Directions:

  • Mix water and vanilla extract in a spray bottle.
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    May 30, 20130 found this helpful
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    Another great mosquito repellant are dryer sheets. Put one in your pocket and one in your socks and they won't bother you.

     
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    Use equal amounts of pure vanilla and water in a squirt bottle. Works great for children too!

     
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    Does anyone know of a mosquito repellent that consists of beer, Listerine and Epsom salt?

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    June 21, 20111 found this helpful
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    louel53 has obviously never tried a home remedy, and he can pollute his body with harmful chemicals like Deet all he wants, but I use essential oils to repel ticks and mosquitos. Lemon euculyptus, lemongrass, and geranium in a carier oil works great.

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    deet doesn't even work well. It has to cover every part of your skin. A mosquito will bite right next to skin covered in Deet!

     
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    June 19, 2010

    Which are the best mosquito repellent wristbands in the market?

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    I have not seen any good comments about them as a whole. I have a misquito plant, get them every year. Carry a sprig of that, rub it on you rather than sprays, citronella oil is what it is.

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    You have to get the citronella plant, not just any scented 'mosquito plant."

     
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    September 27, 2016

    This is a page about sulfur mosquito repellent. Sulfur powder from a pharmacy may deter mosquitos from biting.

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    August 13, 2016

    Rather than use chemical based commercial insect repellent products try making your own natural ones. This is a page about natural mosquito repellent recipes.

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    June 19, 2010

    Has anyone tried the mosquito repellent you wear around your waist? The mosquitoes here are terrible and I'm tempted.

     
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    July 9, 2008

    Recipe to keep away mosquitoes? Maybe plants or some kind of home remedy? Thanks for any information.

     
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    October 14, 2010

    To make mosquito repellent mix 3 cups rubbing alcohol, 1 1/2 cups red cedar wood shavings, and 1/2 cup eucalyptus leaves.

     
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    September 18, 2006

    Does anyone have any mosquito repellant recipes or ideas?

     
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