Natural Bug Spray
submitted by Caraline

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Keep bugs at bay with this repellent made with pure essential oils.

Yield: approx. 4 ounces Prep Time: 5 min Price Category: 2 Difficulty Level: 1 Shelf Life: Indefinite Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 3 ounces distilled water 1 ounce witch hazel (the alcohol) 6 drops lavender essential oil 3 drops tea tree essential oil 3 drops citronella essential oil

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Blending Procedure:

1. Place essential oils together in a glass spray bottle. Shake well. To really "marry" the aromas, allow the oils to sit together in the bottle for a week.
   
   
2. Add the distilled water and witch hazel. Shake to ensure the oils are fully incorporated.
   
   
3. To use, spray in and around areas where you want to repell bugs and inscects. Do not spray around the face and avoid eyes completely. For adult use only.

Comments:

"this sounds so great! i can't wait to try it. i hate bugs. I HATE THEM I HATE THEM I HATE THEM!!!!!!!!"
Submitted by: leximoo

""Natural Bug Spray" works great! No bugs came and bit me when i was outside! Say Bye-bye to the bugs!"
Submitted by: lilklg

"This sounds great! Just to be sure; is it safe to use for the body, or is it meant for the home?"
Submitted by: livs57

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