DIY Best Bug Sprays

If you prefer using natural alternatives to the chemicals DEET or Picaridin , here are some non-toxic recipes for insect sprays using Young Living Essential Oils. It is a good practice to apply Melrose or Tea Tree to the soles of your feet frequently and to rub Young Living Insect Repellent on your skin in addition to using the sprays. If you are in an area where there may be bees, do not use a recipe with lemongrass or Purification.

Simple and Easy Bug Be Gone Spray

Combine 40 drops of Purification Essential Oil with water in a 1oz. or 2oz. glass spray bottle. Shake well before using.

Purification Essential Oil is a blend containing Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Citronella and Lavandin. You can also rub Purification Essential Oil on the bottom of your feet before you go out.

Tick Repellent Spray

Combine 20 drops of Lemongrass and 20 drops of Eucalyptus with water in a 2oz. glass spray bottle. Shake well before using. Optional but helpful: You may add 10-20 drops of Kuzea Essential Oil.

Ultimate Happy Camper Spray

Combine 10 drops each of Purification, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint and Geranium Essential Oils with water in a 1 or 2oz. glass spray bottle. Shake will before using. Optional but helpful: You may add 10 drops of Kunzea Essential Oil.

Bug Stay Away Spray

Combine 10 drops each of Purification, RC, Lavender, Peppermint, Citronella, Geranium and Eucalyptus with water in a 1 oz glass spray bottle. Shake well before using.

Bee Stay Away Spray

Combine 10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Peppermint and Citronella with water in a 1 or 2 oz. glass spray bottle. Shake well before using.

Ant Repellent

Combine 30 drops of peppermint with water in a 1 oz spray bottle. Shake well before using. You can spray the perimeter of your home and/or spray cotton puffs to place in strategic locations.

Did You Know:

Bees may be attracted to the smell of lemongrass. If bees will be around, use a recipe without Lemongrass or Purification.

You can add witch hazel to replace part of the water in these recipes if you desire.

Using a fan outdoors helps repel mosquitoes.

Bug Zappers are not recommended. They attract more mosquitoes into your yard and they kill more helpful insects than mosquitoes.

Apply these sprays often, at least every two hours.

Essential Oils purchased in stores often are most likely adulterated which increases the risk of an allergic reactions and results in less effectiveness. All these recipes were made with Young Living Essential Oils which are pure and potent.

Young Living has their own brand of all natural bug repellent.

I like to add a bottle of Kunzea Essential Oil which comes from the Tick Bush to the Young Living Insect Repellent for extra protection.