Lavender oil and garlic tablets to keep bugs away?
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Hey I found a few website with recipes for making natural bug repellents.
http://www.naturodoc.com/library/lifestyle/bug_repellent.htm
(scroll to the bottom)
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa050503a.htm
(this one gives tips to avoiding insect bites)
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980625b.cfm
(BEST ONE- most recipes for natural bug repellents)
Hope they work!
Comment by hey :D — June 21, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
If you have a health food store, Whole Foods, or Earth Fare nearby you can get a natural bug spray with safer ingredients. I know there are at least a dozen natural brands out there. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm planning on getting it for my kids.
http://californiababy.com/natural-bug-blend-bug-repellent-spray-6-5-oz.html
Comment by Lisa — June 21, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
Nothing and I mean nothing works as well as deet, but with that said, the last camping trip I went on a few weeks ago, I put fabric softener sheets in my pockets and rubbed them on me too. I did get a few bites, but not too bad. Garlic just keeps people away(no, only kidding, I know what you are talking about). Skin so soft by Avon works well too, but still not as good as deet. I hate mosquito's, but they LOVE me.
Comment by Time travler — June 21, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
There's a bug spray that I like called Naturpel. It's decent and it smells like citronella, but you're going to get bitten if you don't have the deet.
Comment by Sara — June 21, 2009 @ 7:03 pm