| Have nothing to do during this long harsh winter? Why | | | | 1 teaspoon of cedarwood essential oil |
| not make some good use of your indoor time and | | | | 1 teaspoon of eucalyptus essential oil |
| create a batch of insect repellent after all before long | | | | 2 teaspoon of citronella essential oil |
| you will be starting that garden outside and along with | | | | 1 1/2 teaspoon of lemongrass essential oil |
| a garden comes those pesky insects. | | | | Peppermint, eucalyptus and citronella all have useful |
| Deet is the main ingredient found in most of the | | | | properties which tend to repel certain insect pests. This |
| commercial repellents and is generally deemed to be a | | | | combination of essential oils represents a fool proof |
| health risk. The fact remains that there is another more | | | | means of repelling the majority of insects. |
| natural option which you can take. Without doubt | | | | Initially, when you begin you will need to mix together |
| everyone is starting to go natural these days and | | | | the above products in the 8 ounce spray bottle. Next |
| insect repellent is no exception to this rule. It seems | | | | you will need to fill the remainder of your bottle with |
| that the canon these days is to use natural ingredients | | | | some Witch Hazel. |
| in just about every product made. In view of this I have | | | | Shake the bottle well before each use and apply as |
| taken the liberty to write this article about the use of a | | | | often as it is needed. |
| natural insect repellent product, | | | | You can readily purchase essential oils at any health |
| Here I have listed a natural spray that is safe enough | | | | food store however ensure that the ones which you |
| to spray on your complete body. This repellent is Deet | | | | purchase as listed as "pure" essential oil on its bottle. If |
| free, non-toxic and safe for children. | | | | you fail to get the pure essential oils you will merely be |
| Supplies required | | | | wasting your money as you will not achieve the |
| 1 - 8 ounce spray type bottle | | | | desired results. |
| 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint essential oil | | | | |