Take a Hike Bug Spray
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Pour high proof grain alcohol, like Everclear, into a spray bottle.
- 2Add essential oils and shake to combine.
- 3Top off with distilled water.
- 4Label the bottle.
- 5Spray on to keep bugs away, especially on hats, ankles, backpacks, and shoes.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Grain Alcohol (like Everclear)
- 0.75 cup water
- 15 drops Geranium Essential Oil
- 15 drops Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Basil Essential Oil
Equipment
spray bottle
Tips
- Rubbing alcohol is not a good choice as it is harmful to breathe in.
- Geranium is known to repel ticks.
- Lavender, Lemon Eucalyptus, and Basil repel other bugs like mosquitos and gnats.
- This recipe is not kid-friendly; for a kid-friendly version, use 4 drops each of Lavender and Geranium in an 8-ounce recipe.
- Always test patch skin first.
- Spray on everywhere but especially hats, ankles, backpacks, and shoes.