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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • You can DIY your own insect repellent!
    If you need insect repellent, here is a great DIY insect repellent! Mosquitos love me and I hate them! So, I never go outside without an insect spray on and I use my own natural, homemade bug spray. I show you how easy and simple it is to make in less than 5 minutes. Say good-bye to mosquitoes!
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Комментарии • 135

  • @cindysantiago1326
    @cindysantiago1326 2 года назад +76

    I just saw your video two days ago, made the exact bug spray recipe. Today went to a family reunion, applied bug spray & had no problem with bugs for over 7 hours.

  • @shaista7239
    @shaista7239 Год назад +27

    Thank you! I am going to make it ASAP.
    Take 8 ounces of Witch Hazel, add few drops of all 5 Essential oil
    (1)Paper mint oil
    (2)Lavender oil
    (3)lemon eucalyptus oil important
    (4)Lemon grass
    (5)Tea tree oil

    • @MontyLexa
      @MontyLexa Год назад +3

      paper mint oil, i think you mean peppermint oil. I had to go look at my nots.

    • @aaronsg71
      @aaronsg71 Год назад +4

      @@MontyLexalook for your nots…I think you mean “your notes”.

    • @leamorioka7248
      @leamorioka7248 День назад

      😂​@@aaronsg71

  • @gginsc
    @gginsc Месяц назад +3

    I just got ate up by mosquitoes and found this video. I will try this!

  • @queenangawakening9800
    @queenangawakening9800 23 дня назад +6

    Bugs especially mosquitoes are more attracted to people who have 🅾️ blood type

    • @user-lw8xo4yl7t
      @user-lw8xo4yl7t 8 дней назад

      If you eat acidic foods or sweets fleas and mosquitoes love that blood😮

  • @tprettylady42
    @tprettylady42 43 минуты назад

    Yes, girl I made it. Thank you. I should've looked this up earlier summer, because the mosquitoes had a feast on me😅😅😅😅

  • @LoveSoulyaki
    @LoveSoulyaki Год назад +10

    lol! just stop when the spirit tell you too stop...I was looking for another insect repellent I will try this.... thanks sis...

  • @zina8360
    @zina8360 Месяц назад +3

    Just saw your video. I will definitely try your ingredients because I’m a magnet to bugs.

  • @TeresaV
    @TeresaV Год назад +26

    It should be in an amber colored glass spray bottle. NEVER in plastic because EOs react with plastic. For anyone who's never tried this, be sure to spray a test spot to make sure you're not sensitive/allergic to any of these oils. Almost any one of these oils alone will repel mosquitoes. You can also use undiluted organic apple cider vinegar in a sprayer and get the same results. We use a 50/50 water/apple cider vinegar spray for our dogs. They also get homemade apple cider vinegar in their water, up to 1 tbs per gallon to repel ticks and fleas. Do lots of research and educate yourself on EOs because they are very potent concentrates. Do you know the difference between top notes, middle notes and base notes? If not, find out before you make a solution you know little to nothing about. Best wishes to you all and may we win the daily battle of the bugs!

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  Год назад +4

      Thanks for sharing the tips!

    • @virginiat9671
      @virginiat9671 Год назад

      Hi Teresa. Which essential oils do you use for your dogs to repel ticks and fleas?

    • @pamt8430
      @pamt8430 11 месяцев назад +7

      REALLY Karen?? You put HER recipe in an amber glass bottle. Seems she is doing just fine with the bottle she CHOSE. 🙄

    • @TeresaV
      @TeresaV 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@virginiat9671 I don't use any essential oils on my dogs. Only a 50/50 water/apple cider vinegar solution.

    • @TeresaV
      @TeresaV 11 месяцев назад

      @@pamt8430 No, I did not use HER recipe at all. I used a different recipe and I stored it in an amber glass bottle. You can call me a Karen if that makes you feel better. But I know what I'm talking about.

  • @MS-ku7tl
    @MS-ku7tl 2 года назад +13

    I am also a bug magnet. Will have to try this. I grew up using skin so soft from avon. We used witch hazel as astringent.

  • @methadonefreeiamNiki
    @methadonefreeiamNiki 2 месяца назад +3

    I've got witch hazel saved it for.
    well,this I guess.
    I'm making garli,ginger and tummeric tea too.

  • @esterwyman
    @esterwyman Год назад +5

    I don’t have all those essential oils , so I’m going to try making a tea with Distilled water 💦, Bay leaves ,Rosemary ,lavender and Tea Tree oil , and Witch hazel , wish me Luck 🍀

  • @paulaeakins3731
    @paulaeakins3731 2 года назад +6

    WOW fellow Gardener can't wait to make this because bugs all type just LOVE me. Thanks so much

  • @zametriceturner9212
    @zametriceturner9212 2 месяца назад +2

    I am so humbled to stumbled on your page. Thank you for this.

  • @emahsgarden329
    @emahsgarden329 Год назад +6

    Thank you, I also use a couple of drops of dawn soap and sometimes Listerine with alcohol, clove oil is good also. I must try the tea tree though.

  • @ChayEday
    @ChayEday 8 месяцев назад +2

    Ah Hah!!! THAT's who you remind me of! Tabitha Brown. The combo of your smile and saying "right?" as you talk. Sooo great and easy to listen and watch you both. I will definitely try your bug spray in the spring. Okay, back to binge watching your channel. Have a blessed day.

  • @marshadavis9735
    @marshadavis9735 Год назад +7

    I’m going to try this today. My husband and I have been getting eaten alive by insects. Thank you for the recipe!

  • @vegan.balaclava
    @vegan.balaclava 9 месяцев назад +2

    Barbara also thank you for this video. ❤

  • @hopeodell9945
    @hopeodell9945 Месяц назад +1

    Yes young living is great works great ❤

  • @taililly2483
    @taililly2483 3 месяца назад +1

    I made some last year with listening,water, EO=lemon, lemon grass, tea tree, eucalyptus, citronella, peppermint. Will use your suggestion & add lavender to my mix this year. I was out yesterday & the mosquitoes had me on the menu, so I pulled out my mix & sprayed on me & around where I was sitting. No more problems.

  • @jakeallama22
    @jakeallama22 Год назад +2

    Can’t wait to try this! I’m a bug magnet as well and I can’t stand the stink of bug spray from the store.

  • @donnaewing5523
    @donnaewing5523 Месяц назад +1

    Love this! Gonna try! Will let you know.

  • @taneishanichole3614
    @taneishanichole3614 Месяц назад

    “I lost count.” 😂😂 I love this video. Thank you. I’m going to try the recipe this week.

  • @lizhaydon2250
    @lizhaydon2250 23 дня назад +1

    Thank you. Got to try. Bugs are eating me up.

  • @aaronsg71
    @aaronsg71 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your easy repellent mix!

  • @lilyh1039
    @lilyh1039 Месяц назад

    Thanks, I will try it too. I tried a few squirt of hand sanitizer mix with a dab of body lotion and applied to exposed skin esp arms and legs during afternoon gardening, it helps repel mosquitos too.

  • @aovoonthefarmsouthernillinois
    @aovoonthefarmsouthernillinois Год назад +3

    Nice video. I will try the bug spray.

  • @angelamerson7299
    @angelamerson7299 Год назад +1

    Amen!!! Thank you and God Bless you❤

  • @AS-lm9xm
    @AS-lm9xm 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @AnnRicci
    @AnnRicci Месяц назад

    I was crusin' by and saw you. I always make my repellent using a carrier oil but I think this will be better .... using the witch hazel. Will be making this for sure !!!! Thank You ... Annie Lou

  • @bunandcheese4445
    @bunandcheese4445 7 дней назад

    Thank you! 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧

  • @reneebrown2968
    @reneebrown2968 2 месяца назад +1

    The cheap brands use oil in their essential oils ( which is supposed to be plant extracts)

  • @sheilahunt6817
    @sheilahunt6817 Год назад

    I’m new to your channel and I love your high tunnel. I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing

  • @MsTiLaJ
    @MsTiLaJ 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for the recipe🙌🏾

  • @esterwyman
    @esterwyman Год назад +1

    Great video, thank you 🌹

  • @methadonefreeiamNiki
    @methadonefreeiamNiki 2 месяца назад +1

    I love your channel
    tyvm

  • @mangravy2897
    @mangravy2897 Год назад +7

    Bugs love my blood, I suspect it’s because I have O negative blood

  • @vegan.balaclava
    @vegan.balaclava 9 месяцев назад

    Same girl. The mosquitos get my head over my hat. Smh

  • @jesuschildmgb
    @jesuschildmgb 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you 😊 💓

  • @Turtle42082
    @Turtle42082 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @waynebernalsr8588
    @waynebernalsr8588 Месяц назад +1

    Ok, I have a question: Where is the best place to get the oils from. I live in Michigan

  • @selmabynoe7040
    @selmabynoe7040 27 дней назад

    Thank u I am going to try it

  • @shirley9541
    @shirley9541 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much I'm going to try today

  • @vilmv5771
    @vilmv5771 Год назад +1

    i hope this video finds everyone on time for this years mosquito times 🦟
    found your recipe right on time for the annual Finnish Mosquito fest, thank you dear 🫶🏻🦌

  • @richardmerkert158
    @richardmerkert158 3 месяца назад

    Love your video. I like how you break it all down step by step to keep it simple. Gonna try this and thank you for this video!

  • @kyekyeknowsbest4509
    @kyekyeknowsbest4509 2 года назад

    Thanks for this!

  • @hopeodell9945
    @hopeodell9945 Месяц назад

    Thank you!!!

  • @yogiegemini2053
    @yogiegemini2053 28 дней назад

    Do you have a recipe for getting rid of Gnats?

  • @waynebernalsr8588
    @waynebernalsr8588 Месяц назад +1

    Do you have to use the all oils or just certain ones

  • @mag7744
    @mag7744 Месяц назад +1

    Is it safe for dogs to

  • @CaponeCabin
    @CaponeCabin 2 года назад +3

    Ticks seem to be bad this year!

  • @karenrussell7641
    @karenrussell7641 3 месяца назад +1

    Be careful with the tea tree oil; so good for us but not for your pets. It was the only thing I omitted, nice blend. I also added a little bit of almond oil; just to help it ‘cling’ to my skin.

  • @HopefulElectLady
    @HopefulElectLady День назад

    Barbara, this is Shirley.😂😂😂 Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. These mosquitoes are diabolical!!! They must be a part of a mosquito militia.😩🦟 new Subbie🫶🏾

  • @kimberlywalker1891
    @kimberlywalker1891 2 месяца назад +1

    I really hope this works, I've been let down by so many diy things. I'm scared to even try them anymore. I love and have lots of essential oils. I don't like tea tree oil. I think it stinks. But thanks. I will try this. Will it get rid of Cock roaches ? I got them from a diy thing online. That's why I'm scared of these things. Please let me know. Thank you

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад

      Try it and see and use the essential oils you like. No it does not repel cockroaches that I am aware of.

  • @Nobody95008
    @Nobody95008 Год назад

    I have clove oil, citronella oil, i need more eucalyptus oil and geraniol oil.

  • @LINativePlantConservation
    @LINativePlantConservation 4 месяца назад

    hi glad i fouund yyou!

  • @tish36100
    @tish36100 2 месяца назад

    Hello, I just saw your video for natural bug spray and I like it, Thank you. Do you give advice for first time gardeners? I know this video was 2yrs old. So I hope you can see my comment 🙂

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching and yes my whole channel is geared towards 1st time gardeners!

    • @tish36100
      @tish36100 2 месяца назад

      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead Thank you, I am a first time gardener and I like raised beds. I just did two this year. And I'm not too sure if I did it right. Do you do raised beds?

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад

      @@tish36100 Awesome! Yes I have several raised beds. 5 behind my house and 6 in my high tunnel.

  • @hopeodell9945
    @hopeodell9945 Месяц назад

    I'll ask my mom for you she uses young living all the time

  • @LADYJJ2U
    @LADYJJ2U 2 месяца назад +2

    Do you need all of the oils or can you just choose one?

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад +1

      You can choose if you like!

    • @LADYJJ2U
      @LADYJJ2U 2 месяца назад +2

      @@AGardenersJourneyHomestead I subscribed, love natural ingredients.

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад +1

      @@LADYJJ2U Awesome! I just did another video last week for insect repellent with just 3 ingredients for those who want something simpler.

    • @LADYJJ2U
      @LADYJJ2U 2 месяца назад +1

      @@AGardenersJourneyHomestead Thanks

  • @taffiahunt1595
    @taffiahunt1595 Месяц назад

    Is it safe to spray on my grass around my flower bed . When I water my flower they attack me.

  • @JenniferConnell-gw7xm
    @JenniferConnell-gw7xm Месяц назад

    How often are you supposed to apply it if you are outside all day?

  • @hopeodell9945
    @hopeodell9945 Месяц назад

    Question can you use smaller amount of oils

  • @cherieozga5879
    @cherieozga5879 Год назад

    Skitters dont like cedar wither

  • @epiphanychild
    @epiphanychild 2 месяца назад

    How long does it last?

    • @AGardenersJourneyHomestead
      @AGardenersJourneyHomestead  2 месяца назад

      I have not tracked the hours but it has lasted me several hours working outside in the garden at least 4-5 hours. I have never gotten bit when I wore it.

  • @Nobody95008
    @Nobody95008 Год назад

    What kind of alcohol? Rubbing alcohol or methyldated one

    • @truepeacenik
      @truepeacenik 2 месяца назад

      Isopropyl or a cheap vodka both work.

  • @julialebron8881
    @julialebron8881 4 месяца назад

    Hi, I’m New Here❤

  • @ddrusa
    @ddrusa 2 месяца назад

    Does it work on bed bugs to

  • @blackrain6ft5
    @blackrain6ft5 Год назад +2

    I love your video but dam, watching this on the toilet, leg going to sleep, thank God for fast forward.🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @glennellis9325
    @glennellis9325 3 месяца назад

    A little too much talking for me