I don't know about you but I LOVE to go outside during the summer and enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather. My family and I frequently go on camping trips in order to fully enjoy everything a Michigan summer has to offer. What I could do without are all of the swarms of mosquitoes and the itchy bites they inevitably produce.
Since I am trying to live a life less toxic, the bug spray we used to purchase is out of the question... My husband also wanted to try making our own bug spray since store-bought bug spray tends to be sticky on your skin.
Here is the recipe we used to make our own bug spray:
- 40 drops of Citronella essential oil
- 40 drops of Lemongrass essential oil
- 4 oz of rubbing alcohol
- 4 oz of water
We used this spray on our last camping trip. I must say, it felt like nothing was on our skin and it seemed to work moderately well. We each had a couple of mosquito bites on areas that we neglected (hands, feet, back of neck) but I was pretty impressed.
We took a walk at dusk along a strip of land between a wooded area and Lake Erie. This is prime time and the perfect location for lots of mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were buzzing in our ears and we came out with minimal damage. I will definitely be using this again (especially in our less bug-infested backyard) since the ingredients are good and it was so simple to make. I will also be on the look out for a more effective recipe!
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