# Low-Tox Bug Spray

A homemade, low-toxicity bug spray that can be trusted on toddlers.

- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp witch hazel
- 0.5 tsp avocado oil (or fractionated coconut oil)
- 3 drops citronella essential oil
- 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 cup witch hazel
- 2 tsp avocado or coconut oil
- 15 drops citronella essential oil
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Combine 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp witch hazel, ½ tsp avocado oil (or fractionated coconut oil), 3–5 drops citronella essential oil, and a tiny drizzle of pure vanilla extract (to coat the bottom of a ¼ tsp) in a small (1 oz) bottle.
2. Alternatively, for a larger bottle (~8 oz spray bottle), combine ½ cup water, ½ cup witch hazel, 2 tsp avocado or coconut oil, 15–20 drops citronella essential oil, and ½ tsp pure vanilla extract.

## Equipment

- small bottle (1 oz)
- larger bottle (~8 oz spray bottle)
- amber glass bottle (for storage)

## Tips

- Store in an amber glass bottle, if possible.
- Keep in the fridge for freshness.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use within 4 weeks.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Gfbiacy41/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/889b85b3-531d-403a-974f-d43d45e00260
- Extracted: 2026-07-08

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