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DIY Natural Mosquito Spray

Steve Kehler
DIY Natural Mosquito Spray

The 15 DIY natural mosquito spray repellents we’re going to cover in this article are:

  1. Classic Citronella Spray
  2. Lemon and Basil Repellent
  3. Lavender and Peppermint Blend
  4. Eucalyptus and Lemongrass Mist
  5. Tea Tree and Cedarwood Spray
  6. Vanilla and Cinnamon Repellent
  7. Minty Fresh Spray
  8. Rosemary and Sage Mist
  9. Citrus Burst Spray
  10. Patchouli and Cedarwood Mist
  11. Geranium and Ylang-Ylang Spray
  12. Lemongrass and Basil Mist
  13. Vanilla Lavender Spray
  14. Minty Lavender Repellent
  15. Cinnamon and Orange Mist

Mosquitoes are nobody’s friend.  In my opinion, they rank up there with root canals and getting stuck in an elevator.  They’re to be avoided as much as possible.  Growing up in Manitoba, Canada, we had mosquitoes the size of small birds, and we kinda got used to them.  But we still didn’t like them.  And so, to avoid having to purchase spray made from chemicals (and sometimes the dreaded DEET), we came up with 15 DIY natural mosquito spray repellents.

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Give them a try.  A lot of them smell great, actually.  Not all of them will work for everyone – you’ll have to figure out which you like the most and which works best for you.

Remember – always perform a patch test.  Make sure you don’t have any bad reactions before applying to a large area of skin.  You can always adjust the essential oil quantities to suit your preference and sensitivity.

If you’re ready, then let’s get started!

Classic Citronella Spray

Ingredients

  • 30 drops citronella essential oil
  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray classic citronella

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with witch hazel in a small bowl.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before each use and spray on exposed skin.

Lemon and Basil Repellent

Ingredients

  • 30 drops lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops basil essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray lemon basil

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with almond oil and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and spray on skin as needed.

Lavender and Peppermint Blend

Ingredients

  • 25 drops lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray lavender peppermint

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with coconut oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and apply to skin.

Eucalyptus and Lemongrass Mist

Ingredients

  • 30 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • 15 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray eucalyptus lemongrass

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with jojoba oil and aloe vera gel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and spray on skin.

Tea Tree and Cedarwood Spray

Ingredients

  • 25 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 15 drops cedarwood essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray tea tree cedarwood

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with almond oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and apply to skin.

Vanilla and Cinnamon Repellent

Ingredients

  • 30 drops vanilla essential oil
  • 15 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray vanilla cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with jojoba oil and aloe vera gel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and spray on skin.

Minty Fresh Spray

Ingredients

  • 25 drops spearmint essential oil
  • 15 drops thyme essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray minty fresh

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with almond oil and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and apply to skin.

Rosemary and Sage Mist

Ingredients

  • 25 drops rosemary essential oil
  • 15 drops sage essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray rosemary sage

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with coconut oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and spray on skin.

Citrus Burst Spray

Ingredients

  • 30 drops orange essential oil
  • 15 drops lemon essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray citrus burst

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with almond oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and apply to skin.

Patchouli and Cedarwood Mist

Ingredients

  • 25 drops patchouli essential oil
  • 15 drops cedarwood essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray patchouli cedarwood

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with jojoba oil and aloe vera gel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and spray on skin.

Geranium and Ylang-Ylang Spray

Ingredients

  • 30 drops geranium essential oil
  • 15 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray geranium ylang ylang

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with almond oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and apply to skin.

Lemongrass and Basil Mist

Ingredients

  • 25 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 15 drops basil essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray lemongrass basil

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with coconut oil and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and spray on skin.

Vanilla Lavender Spray

Ingredients

  • 30 drops lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops vanilla essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray vanilla lavender

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with jojoba oil and aloe vera gel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and apply to skin.

Minty Lavender Repellent

Ingredients

  • 25 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray minty lavender

Instructions

  1. Combine essential oils with almond oil and witch hazel.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well and spray on skin.

Cinnamon and Orange Mist

Ingredients

  • 30 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 15 drops orange essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Distilled water
diy natural mosquito spray cinnamon orange

Instructions

  1. Mix essential oils with jojoba oil and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
  4. Shake well before use and apply to skin.

Final Thoughts

Remember, taking the sting out of mosquitoes doesn’t need to involve DEET or those harsh commercial products.  With these 15 DIY natural mosquito sprays, you not only have effective repellents at your fingertips but also the freedom to customize scents to your liking. Of course, there will be a bit of trial and error to find the perfect match for your skin and preferences.  Always do a patch test.  Last thing we’d want would be to create a repellent, apply it everywhere including our face, and break out into something uncomfortable and nasty.  So please – patch test.  So, go ahead, explore the aromatic world of essential oils, find your favorite blend, and say goodbye to those pesky mosquitoes. Happy experimenting!

If you find one of these blends to work really well at defending against mosquitoes, or perhaps one of these blends doesn’t work at all for you, please let us know in the comments.  If you’ve been working outside, battling migs, you may be in need of refreshment.  Stay hydrated with our DIY Electrolytes Drink!  Cheers!

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