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Natural/non-stinky bug repellents?

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Mesophilic:
My go to for insect repellent is a homemade spray using various essential oils that includes citronella, basil, eucalyptus,  cedar oils.  Works pretty good at keeping all kinds of bugs off of me.  Mix these in a base of high proof grain alcohol (have to shake it up good each time).

Maybe some cedar oil applied this way would do the job.  It won't be permanent but you could use a little spray bottle apply it now and again easily enough.

jimmi the sammi:
Definitely interested in your home made concoction, Mesophilic.  Are you using equal parts of the essential oils?  Mix them first before adding the alcohol?  Or. drop into the alcohol then mix?  How much alcohol?  Thanks.

Mesophilic:
I don't really measure.  Use about 5 drops of each oil in about an ounce of high proof alcohol.

ETA: the higher the proof the better the oils disolve and stay in suspension.  I ues Everclear that I think is around 190 proof, but don't think you can get it that strong in every state.  If it doesn't bother you, rubbing alcohol at 91% also works and is much cheaper.

jimmi the sammi:
I'm going to make some.  Thank-you.

WhistlingBadger:

--- Quote from: jimmi the sammi on February 26, 2020, 04:22:47 pm ---How much alcohol?

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If you mix it right, it not only repels bugs but can serve as a consolation after you miss an easy shot at a huge buck...

(this is only a joke, and not intended to be medical or psychiatric advice.  ask your doctor whether drinking homemade insect repellent is right for you)

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