Herbal insect repellent is a wonderful alternative to the harsh chemicals found in your standard mosquito repellent. Organic insect repellents are an excellent alternative to the obnoxious smelling ones bought in the store. Herbal bug repellent can also smell quite pleasant in comparison to the store-bought variety.
The harsh chemicals found in bug and mosquito repellents bought in the store can be irritating to the eyes and skin. We all know that bug bites can be very irritating, but the rashes and irritation that the chemicals in store-bought repellents can cause can be just as irritating if not more so. Natural repellents can offer an alternative to the harsh chemicals found in store-bought commercial bug repellents. With recent trends towards a more natural and organic products it is even possible to buy herbal insect repellents in Health Food Stores and other mainstream grocery stores.
Many well-known brand names such as Burt's Bees and others are offering a good range of natural and organic products. Unfortunately, in many cases, the herbal and organic varieties of repellents available in stores can be considerably more expensive than the brands with harsh chemicals. But there is a cheaper alternative for a repellent made of herbs. You can make your own natural mosquito repellents at home with a few simple ingredients. Some of the ingredients that you'll need include fresh herbs, essential oils, and rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. A homemade herbal insect repellent can be very effective at deterring insects and even more effective at saving you money. You can make simple herbal insect repellent sprays and oils for yourself and even your pets. When working with natural bug repellents it is important to remember some basic rules:
Large amounts of citrus are toxic for cats. Do not use herbal repellents containing citrus at all on cats.
Pennyroyal should never be used on a woman who is pregnant or wants to become pregnant.
Many herbs and oils that are effective repellents can be toxic when ingested. Keep your herbs, or oils, and natural repellents out of the reach of children and pets.
A good basic herbal insect repellent recipe can include orange or lemon peel, herbs (pennyroyal, sage, lemon grass, mint leaves, bay leaf, or other insect repellent herbs), essential oils (tea tree, eucalyptus, orange) and rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. Soak the orange or lemon peel overnight in a covered pan with the herbs of your choice. Strain and mix with an equal part of rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and 'spritz' on exposed skin, avoiding the eyes, as needed. Remember to keep the bottle out of the reach of children and pets.
Make your own homemade herbal insect repellent for your own safety, your family's and your pets'.
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