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Easy 2 Ingredient "Bug Off" Spray

5/21/2020

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DIY Bug Off Spray That Works!


As I have discussed many times before, I love being outside surrounded by nature. Forest bathing and enjoying healthy doses of sunlight exposure can do wonders for the body and the immune system. However, warmer weather tends to come at an expense. Bugs!
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​My Bug Off Spray is a household favorite that we use on not only ourselves, but on the dogs as well. It is better to enjoy our walks in the park, bonfires, beach days, and pool days without all the annoyance of insects buzzing and the fear of those little blood suckers from biting.

I have found 
that there are so many essential oils that assist in keeping those things away, so I make my own bug off spray. Before we walk out the door, everyone gets a mist of the "Bug Off" Spray, even our dogs Kasey and Harper. We have found that it really works. 
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Ingredients for Bug Off Spray:
  1. Thayer's Witch Hazel 
  2. Essential Oils such as Citronella, Lavender, Geranium, Purification, Lemongrass, Thieves, Lemon. 

Supplies for Bug Off Spray:
  • 2 oz spray bottle
  • Bug Off Label 

Here is how I make it:
  • In a 2 oz spray bottle, add 5-10 drops of each essential oil.  I often use Citronella, Lavender and Geranium essential oil. Other essential oils that I may substitute are: Purification, Lemongrass, Lemon, Thieves and Peppermint
  • Then, I add a dash of Thayer's Witch Hazel about a tablespoon 
  • Lastly, I fill the rest of the bottle with water. (I prefer to use gravity-fed water filter to help filter unwanted heavy metals.) 
  • Apply this adorable bug spray label as the perfect addition to your DIY bug spray blends!
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Our Journey Thus Far

We have been using Young Living for several years now. We feel that using a "Bug Off" spray with essential oils is the best choice for our wellness in mind.  We feel that this recipe is a much better way to support being outside and continue to avoid chemicals in our home than monthly concoctions some may apply to their animals.  With all the cuddling we do in our house with our dogs, there's no way we wanted the harmful and unknown ingredients on their fur, on our skin, or pillows. This recipe is the perfect way to support everyone in our home with proper dilution. 

Although this is currently our favorite bug off spray, I have written about various outdoor recipes before. If you're looking for more recipes and possible essential oil combinations that may also work, please read: How to Make DIY Homemade "Bug Off" Spray

As always, before you start to use essential oils in your home with pets be sure to do your research in how you can slowly incorporate oils into your animals lifestyle. For more information on pets and animals, check out the Essential Oils Animal Desk Reference. This reference is a must for all serious oilers who also have animals in the family. I have personally utilized this to advance my knowledge and learn how to safely use essential oils with animals! I know you will love it too!!!
Try adding one of these adorable "bug off" labels as a perfect addition to your DIY "Bug Off" blends!
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In Closing...

I encourage you to share in the comments and let us know how you are using Young Living Essential Oils to help keep the outdoor annoyances away!

As always, if you are new to essential oils and do not have any of your own, consider a premium starter kit from Young Living. This is widely regarded as the simplest way to get started with essential oils. When signing up for your first kit, you will have the opportunity to choose one of our leaders. This is an important step as they will provide you with ongoing support for the lifetime of your Young Living journey at no added cost to you! You can do this simply by visiting the our team page and selecting the individual you would like as your direct upline.

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Thank you for all of your support. 
Enjoy...

The Oil Sister 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Please see our disclaimer.
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