Natural Tick and Bug Repellent
Ingredients
- 5 drops of clove essential oil
- 5 drops of geranium rose essential oil
- 5 drops of oregano essential oil
- 5 drops of orange essential oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoon (1 oz) almond oil/jojoba/fractionated coconut oil
- Small spray bottle
Tips:
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Spray should last up to 3 months. Be sure to test on skin before using. Spray shoes, socks, and skin and reapply when you can no longer smell the essential oils.
- Avoid eyes and keep away from pets.
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to a spray bottle. Gently shake to combine.
- Spray shoes, socks, and skin and reapply when you can no longer smell the essential oils.
Ingredient Highlights
Almond oil – Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A and E, monosaturated fatty acids, and minerals like potassium and zinc. It’s great for dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Clove Essential Oil – Clove is a natural antibacterial, powerful against many bacteria strains. Put a drop on your kitchen sponge, in dishwashing liquid, and on cutting boards to reduce bacteria naturally.
Geranium Essential Oil – To help control dust mites, spray geranium rose essential onto linens and put a drop on your dust cloth when dusting.
Orange Essential Oil – can be used to soften & remove foot calluses. Rub several drops of orange oil into the affected area prior to putting on your socks and shoes.
Oregano Essential Oil – Got athlete’s foot? Oregano is a powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic oil. Dilute heavily and massage into feet, between toes, or into nails for an antifungal blast. Or get a basin of water and add a few drops of oregano and soak your feet.
Sorry my rating of 2 was by mistake have not tried yet
Hello,
Does this work on animals too?
Thank you,
Roseann
Hi Roseann, thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, this particular Tick & Bug Repellent Recipe is not to be used on animals. We do, however, have 2 articles that we recently published that address essential oils for pets that we'd love to share with you.
Feel free to check them out below:
https://organixx.com/essential-oils-for-pets/
https://organixx.com/essential-oils-and-their-uses/
We hope you find these articles informative and wish you a lovely day!!
Question: Is that 11/2 Tbs. each of almond, jojoba, and coconut oils, or choose one of the three.? Thank you for clarification.
Oops! Found the answer to my question. Thanks.