ALL NATURAL BUG & TICK REPELLANT | USING ESSENTIAL OILS

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Summer is in the air and I couldn’t be more excited! Winter was wayyyyy to longgg for me this year! I love everything about summer; swimming, barbecuing, boating, floating, camping, the beach….everything except for the bugs! That is one thing I forget about every single year. It's all fun expect for the bugs! We live outside in the summer so using bug spray is a must. I hate the ingredients found in conventional bug spray so I ran to my essential oil collection to whip up an all natural bug spray. It works and I feel good putting it on my skin.
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@bevd.4263 6 жыл бұрын

I use Peppermint oil drops in water around my doors and windows to keep bugs and spiders out. Also, either peppermint oil (day) or lavender oil (night) in a diffuser to repel mosquitos and bugs while we are sitting in our porch swing. I just turn it on about 10min before going out. It's especially nice to smell the lavender while winding down on the porch at night....a lovely way to get ready for bed. Add a warm cup of fresh goat's milk and... zzzzzzzzzzz 😴

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Love this idea! Thank you for sharing!

@bywayofbeauty.1349 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laura! I used this recipe on myself as well as my 16 month old, and it worked wonders! My family just went camping, and we were the only ones to not get eaten alive by mosquitos! I also really loved the fragrance! So nice! Will definitely be using this forever! :)

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! So glad to hear! I love having a non toxic spray that works.

@lakshbose4370 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. May i know how long does it stay effective and how frequently should we spray it. Thanks

@amyfentress4257 4 жыл бұрын

I watched your video the other night, git right on Amazon to order some spray bottles. Got the bottles yesterday, made the spray & used it when I went mountain biking today. Didn’t have one problem w/ bugs. I am usually a big 🧲. Not today! Thank you so much for this natural remedy!!!!!

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

YAY thanks for sharing!!!

@SL-ph4hf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this useful DIY! Love it!!!

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@donna8212 6 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@Eva-xo9yh Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❣🤗❤🙌🙏❣🤗❤🙌🙏 You make amazing & awesome recipes 🙌❤🤗🙌❤🤗

@FarmhouseonBoone 6 жыл бұрын

We'v already found ticks on the kids! Gotta bust out that bug spray. :)

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

It is that time of year for sure!

@cheyennesutton2055 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Cheyenne Sutton You’re welcome!

@GHE2005 7 ай бұрын

I only hv Tea tree oil & water. So far it helps with the bugs. I'll hv to get the others u used for the bug spry. Why use Lemongrass, Rosemary, Melaleuca & a glass bottle? Thx u for that valuable tip. 👍🏾

@davisamills597 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if this mixture is safe around pets?

@bbbgrl1 5 жыл бұрын

I make my own too. I use lemon, purification, thieves and peppermint (young living). I will now be adding cedar wood! Im just recovering from a nasty tick bite!

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man ticks are the worse!!

@jamesshaff3395 4 жыл бұрын

what is the expected shelf life ?

@luccaolesen2783 25 күн бұрын

is it safe for plants too?

@shelisa8 Ай бұрын

Is there a substitute if you dont have Rosemary?

@jubee30 6 жыл бұрын

Can this spray be used on infants?!

@JenniferAnnMurphy 6 жыл бұрын

Great video so glad you did the collaboration so I could find you. How do you feel about adding citronella essential oil to the spray?

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Citronella is extracted from various species of lemongrass which is what I use in my spray. Citronella could be added instead of lemongrass and still work great!

@PR-pe9oc 5 жыл бұрын

Just came across your vid and glad I did. Do u know if this spray is safe for dogs?? Thanks!

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

I personally have used this on my dogs, I have a video about essential oils for pets. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apupnKypyLW8eH0.html

@ericamabry4 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you have any suggestions for ant repellent for my vegetable garden?

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Peppermint and spearmint are good for repelling ants.

@magdalenafernandez7038 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Do you have any suggestion for spiders repellent? Thank you!!

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

Peppermint

@homoerotic85 4 жыл бұрын

Aside from the Cedarwood that you explained what did each of the essential oils do. It seems like i have heard Patchouli and Petitgrain are also good bug repellents, is that true? Thanks Laura! 😍

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It seems bugs don't like most scents!

@deddleman3099 Ай бұрын

Since I use essential oils for my homemade goat milk soap will those also be safe for the bug recipe??

@ouroilyhouse Ай бұрын

Yes it will!

@ninasmith426 3 жыл бұрын

Why the ACV?

@macster1457 4 жыл бұрын

I make my own. I have found that Citronella essential oil does nothing against mosquitoes. I have found that Eucalyptus EO works best.

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@duckysmom9700 Жыл бұрын

Is this safe for babies?

@ababytaleportraits1103 4 жыл бұрын

Do you also have a recipe for a salve or rub on?

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

www.ouroilyhouse.com/diy-bug-repellent-lotion-bars/

@lovealwaysjasmine 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use water and acv? And what about rose geranium oil?

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! You can add in more essential oils if you want. :)

@debbiedouglas8358 3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for flys

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Peppermint

@charlenesilvis9123 6 жыл бұрын

Slightly of topic but do you have any tips/advice on a homemade/natural product to use on plants to keep it from getting nibbled by critters? Esp in a veggie garden??? 🐞🐛🌱

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can make a spray with rosemary, peppermint, thyme, and clove! Guess I'll be making a video about this asap! Thanks for the idea! ;)

@CottageontheCorner 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Make a video on that! I've tried the dishsoap thing and vinegar and there's one plant that I have that I cannot keep these tiny blue caterpillar things off of and my strawberries get eaten by ants.

@latashaslife8916 5 жыл бұрын

Do you find this blend works better than terrashield?

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

I think they both work well. It has similar oils.

@craftlovingmommy8574 6 жыл бұрын

I have a cousin that is dealing with Moths. Do you have a mixture of oils you would recommend for this and also for washing clothes that have been around moths?

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Cedarwood, rosemary, thyme, clove, and lavender are the best for moth repellent. Any citrus oil would be great to add to the laundry.

@craftlovingmommy8574 6 жыл бұрын

How many drops of each? Would you mix it with a carrier oil or something?

@rcoretsky 6 жыл бұрын

i was super excited about making this until i looked up IF it was safe for me, who is pregnant and expecting this week, to use this with baby.. but it definitely isnt. you are blessed you have not had complications with your children if you use this on them, as just the eucalyptus and rosemary would make this a NOT until 10+ years old can use them. If you come out with a bug/ tick spray that is effective and would be safe for breastfeeding mothers and infants in future, i would be incredibly thankful. Peace/ Salam.

@debbieking1258 6 жыл бұрын

Is this good enough to use while camping in the woods? How often do you apply? Thank you

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I wore it last year and was watching the bugs fly around my legs and none landed on me. Apply as needed. Probably every couple of hours.

@debbieking1258 6 жыл бұрын

Great I hate using the deet, making sure it gets washed off and I don't want all those bug bites. I can use this on my kids too and spray on the skin or just clothes? Thank you so much I can't wait to try :)

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love it!

@bywayofbeauty.1349 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura! I just have a few questions: 1. I unfortunately won’t be able to use Witch Hazel; can I just substitute water instead? Or is there another ingredient I should substitute? 2. Just wondering, where you get your recipe from? Only because I’ve been asking and researching a homemade recipe to use on my 16 month old and have found that SO many different essential oils are suggested; there seems to be no common oil recommended. However, I follow your blog and trust in your experience! Just thought I’d ask. 3. Is it okay to put these recipes with essential oils in plastic bottles? I know glass is ideal, but it would still work okay in plastic? Thank you so much Laura for your time and attention! God bless you!

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Brown You can use water instead of witch hazel. You can cut the essential oil dose in half for your baby. I use this on my kids all the time and never had issues. The kind of oils you use makes a big difference. I did a lot of research before choosing doTERRA and feel very comfortable using these oils on my children.

@ouroilyhouse 5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Brown Glass is best because ones time essential oils can break down plastic.

@rebekahm4756 2 жыл бұрын

Will this still work if I don’t have the melaleuca?

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@colettequalls8255 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to add a carrier oil too

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I make it just like this.

@colettequalls8255 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse thank you

@aayersvanloo 6 жыл бұрын

My husband uses lemongrass oil to help attract a wild hive, so I would suggest not using that since bees are very attracted to lemongrass, FYI :)

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Oh ok! Thanks for the tip! ;)

@JddB229 6 жыл бұрын

Is this safe for use of babies? My son is almost a year and is crawling around in the grass and I would like to keep the ticks away!

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Jas B I use it on my littles and haven’t had any issues!

@rcoretsky 6 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋🏻. Please DO NOT USE THIS ON YOUR CHILD! A simple google search: 'Is Eucalyptus safe for Infants' immediately tells you the WHOLE way down the page, every single link says NO! Peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary are all to be avoided in younger children because they contain 'cineol 1,8' and 'menthol'. they say peppermint is safe at 6+ years, but ALL eucalyptus and rosemary oils should be avoided until 10+ years old. I hope this helps. Salam.

@anthonyford8049 4 жыл бұрын

So how did you arrive at this recipe? Logic, science or trial and error?

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

A little of everything :)

@dianewillson5063 4 жыл бұрын

I've just found your Natural Bug Repellant u-tube video. When this snow melts, we'll need plenty of bug spray! Have you posted a recipe for bug repellent on here? If so, I'm not finding it. Thank you!!!

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

You can find the written recipe here: www.ouroilyhouse.com/all-natural-bug-and-tick-repellant-with-essential-oils/

@dianewillson5063 4 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse Thank you so much! Perfect timing, the little biting bugs are just coming out!

@doriscox2734 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use on your pets

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Doris Cox Yes!

@kaylag9579 6 жыл бұрын

You can use some but if you check out Pinterest they have a list of what essential oils are harmful to animals. Ex: tee tree oil is harmful for dogs.

@doriscox2734 6 жыл бұрын

kayla gagnon thank you

@andrewalejandrapena3783 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use this with babies? If not is there a recipe for bug spray for babies?

@ouroilyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

I use it on my children.

@andrewalejandrapena3783 4 жыл бұрын

Our Oily House wonderful! I’m definitely trying this. Thank you!

@mattiemast3903 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm looking for a natural way to repel spiders from my home! I'd like for it to be safe for babies as I have a 1 year old daughter that is all over the place! Thank you for the bug spray recipe!

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Mattie Mast Peppermint is the best essential oil for spiders! You can put a few drops in a spray bottle with water and spray around doorframes, windows, and basement. Also add a couple drops on a cotton ball and place cotton balls under couches and in areas you think spiders are getting in.

@mattiemast3903 6 жыл бұрын

Our Oily House Thank you, so much! I just got done spraying all the doorways, windows etc. in my daughter's room with a mixture of vinegar, peppermint oil and water so hopefully that'll take care of the problem there! (I hope the vinegar was ok to use there..??)

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Mattie Mast Sounds like a great idea!! Let me know the results! We haven’t had spiders yet this year but I’m going to spray ASAP for prevention!!

@TRoth858 Ай бұрын

@@mattiemast3903 how many drops of Peppermint oil did you use. How much water? Thx!

@shellyk5423 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to make a natural “lice” repellent? I’m a principal and would love to offer an alternative option and send parents to your channel.

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Shelly K Yes definitely!! Thank you!!

@triciajohnson10 6 жыл бұрын

I hope I can omit the lemongrass; it irritates my skin badly. Thanks for this, though! I'll do the recipe w/o lemongrass if it will still work. I do have terra shield.

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Yes you can cut out lemongrass. Terra shield is great for bugs!!

@Katatawnic 2 ай бұрын

Catnip is an excellent mosquito repellent! I grow catnip, harvest the leaves and flowers, chop them up, fill a jar with the leaves and flowers, then fill to the top with witch hazel. Let that steep for a few weeks. Mix 75% catnip infused witch hazel with 25% distilled water in a spray bottle. I add lavender and citronella or lemongrass essential oils. I'm going to get some cedar oil to add in for this summer. We get a lot of ticks in Maine!

@meganwright2738 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard from so many people about how harmful it is to put essential oils directly on your skin or on your skin at all even in something if it isn’t diluted enough. Especially on your kids. This seems like A LOT for that little bottle. Do you have any knowledge or opinion on this??

@meganwright2738 6 жыл бұрын

Also is this something that needs to be washed off like other bug sprays?

@kaylajo1 6 жыл бұрын

This is well diluted. with 40 drops of EO in this recipe thats less than half a teaspoon so the dilution is about 1:48. If that makes you uncomfortable to use on your kids, especially if they are younger then just add less. I would start with half and just see how it works!

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

I do use it on my kids and we haven't had any issues. You can cut down on the oils if you want and see how it works or spray on clothing. I do always suggest diluting when using on kids.

@deblairson3977 6 жыл бұрын

You have to make sure that the oils you use are high quality.

@ouroilyhouse 6 жыл бұрын

Deb Lairson Yes this is so true! Many oils aren’t pure even when they say they are...oils aren’t well regulated so you have to make sure your buying them from the right places! This is the main reason I use dōTERRA. They have a great testing and sourcing system so I know exactly what I’m getting.