{"id":37869,"date":"2024-04-25T14:18:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T19:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=37869"},"modified":"2024-06-28T13:57:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T18:57:47","slug":"homemade-mosquito-repellent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/homemade-mosquito-repellent\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Ingredient Homemade Mosquito Repellent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the warmer months roll in, so do the mosquitos. It can be tricky to keep these pesky intruders at bay, especially if you don&#8217;t want to use harsh chemicals. But fortunately, we have a simple, natural solution for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make your very own mosquito repellent using just three ingredients. This method is not only effective but also safe for your skin and the environment. Plus, it&#8217;s super easy to whip up! Create a natural bug spray that will work for you and your family with this step-by-step guide from Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmandfleet\/video\/7382331708915502382\" data-video-id=\"7382331708915502382\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@farmandfleet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmandfleet?refer=embed\">@farmandfleet<\/a> <p>3 ingredients, 0 mosquitoes. <a title=\"bugspray\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bugspray?refer=embed\">#bugspray<\/a> <a title=\"diybugspray\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/diybugspray?refer=embed\">#diybugspray<\/a> <a title=\"mosquitorepellant\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mosquitorepellant?refer=embed\">#mosquitorepellant<\/a> <a title=\"diybugrepellant\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/diybugrepellant?refer=embed\">#diybugrepellant<\/a> <a title=\"essentialoils\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/essentialoils?refer=embed\">#essentialoils<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Camping Night - FASSounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Camping-Night-7247054554830014465?refer=embed\">\u266c Camping Night &#8211; FASSounds<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#directions\">Directions<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#application-tips\">Application Tips<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_6044_VSCO-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"bug spray supplies\" class=\"wp-image-37951\" style=\"width:699px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before you begin making your natural bug spray, it&#8217;s important to understand why these ingredients are beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water will act as the base of your DIY repellent. It will dilute the other ingredients to make them safe for your skin. Apple cider vinegar has a strong scent that mosquitos don&#8217;t like, and it&#8217;s natural and safe to use on your skin. And certain essential oils are known for their mosquito-repelling properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/911177-heinz-apple-cider-vinegar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apple cider vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10-15 drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/reed-diffusers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essential oils<\/a> (peppermint, lavender, citronella, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, or rosemary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need a clean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/spray-bottles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spray bottle<\/a> to store your repellent. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-product-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-product-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Homemade Bug Spray Supplies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div 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Use this homemade bug spray within one to two months for best results. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_6133-1024x848.png\" alt=\"spraying bug spray\" class=\"wp-image-37947\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-tips\"><strong>Application Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spray Liberally: <\/strong>Apply the repellent to your skin and clothing. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. 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