Natural mosquito repellents are easy to make at home and do not cost a lot. Essential oils used to cost only a few dollars per bottle and a little goes a long way.
To have the best product, using 100% pure essential oil will guarantee quality. When using any of the recipes that have essential oils store in a dark colored bottles for a longer shelf life.
These recipes provide very reliable protection against mosquitoes for you, your children and pets that can be used without any of the family having to be exposed to harmful chemicals.
Here are some recipes to use for repellents and remedies for mosquito bites that are easy to make:
1. Lavender Natural Mosquito Repellent
This is a great combination for an anti-mosquito repellent. You get natural protection against mosquito bites with two powerful essential oils.
Both oils have a strong citrus aroma that will keep the mosquitoes at bay. This combination will last for 6 months.
Ingredients:
- 5 teaspoons of lavender flower water.
- 3 drops of eucalyptus oil.
- 2 drops of citronella oil.
- 1 one-ounce dark spray bottle.
Preparation:
Pour the lavender water into the bottle then add the drops of essential oils then place the top on it and shake well.
Shake before use and used every two hours to exposed skin.
2. Mosquito Repellent with 3 Essential Oils
For a natural repellent, this combination of essential oils is helpful to help keep the mosquitoes away. This recipe makes a nice amount so you can spray it on skin, clothing, and bedding, outdoors in the garden, pets or anywhere you like. This recipe should not be used on sensitive skin.
Ingredients:
- 6 drops of tea tree essential oil.
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
- 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
- 1/3 cup of mineral water.
- 2 two-ounce spray bottles.
Preparation:
Place the mineral water into a pourable container like a measuring cup then add the drops. Pour into the two containers then shake well and shake prior before use.
3. Citronella Almond Oil Natural Repellent
This is a great natural repellent fight off mosquitoes. Here is a mild recipe that can be applied directly to the skin.
Ingredients:
- 10 drops citronella essential oil.
- 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil.
- 1 two-ounce dark bottle.
Preparation:
In a small pourable container, add the almond oil and citronella oil. Pour into the dark bottle then shake. Shake before each use.
4. Multi Essential Oils Repellent
If you are looking for an effective repellent that has a fragrance that smells good too then, this is the combination for you. Here you have multiple repellent oils all wrapped up into one.
Ingredients:
- Citronella oil (6 drops).
- Lavender oil (6 drops).
- Tea tree oil (6 drops).
- Black pepper oil (6 drops).
- ¼ cup of soybean oil.
- 1 two-ounce spray bottle.
Preparation:
Pour the soybean oil into the bottle then add the 4 oils. Cover then shake until it is well blended. Shake before using.
5. Jojoba Oil Repellent
Here is a simple yet effective repellent that can be used both day and night to keep the bloodsuckers away.
This recipe has a light natural aroma that is not overwhelming. You can spray on the body, (careful around the face, avoid ears, eyes, nose, and mouth) bedding and clothing for protection.
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon of lavender oil.
- ½ teaspoon of citronella oil.
- ¾ teaspoon of eucalyptus oil.
- 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil.
- 1 cup of distilled witch hazel.
- 8 two-ounce spray bottles.
Preparation:
In a medium size pourable container add the jojoba oil and essential oils stir then add the witch hazel and stir again.
Now, evenly pour into the spray bottles and cover. Shake before each use. Store somewhere dark without moisture so the oils will stay potent.
6. Natural Cinnamon Oil Mosquito Repellent
Here is a nice light repellent that is quick to make and very effective to repel mosquitoes and serves as a nice moisturizer as well. This is excellent for sensitive skin.
Ingredients:
- 14 drops of cinnamon oil.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 1 two-ounce spray bottle.
Preparation:
Place the olive oil into a pourable container then add to the spray bottle. Add the cinnamon oil, cover and shake. Also, shake before each use.
7. Mild Mosquito Repellent
You can use this spray on anything. This is an excellent oil for sensitive skin and can be used for younger children. The oil has a nice aroma and is very effective.
Ingredients:
- 20 drops of basil oil.
- 20 drops of geranium oil.
- ½ cup of almond oil.
- 3 two-ounce spray bottles.
Preparation:
Place the almond oil in a pourable container. Add the basil and geranium oils with the almond oil then stir. Pour evenly into the bottles. Shake before use.
8. Chamomile Mosquito Repellent
This quick and easy recipe to make is mild and effective. You can spray to exposed skin every two hours for continued protection and it is excellent for sensitive skin.
Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon of chamomile.
- ½ cup of hot water.
- 2 drops of basil oil.
- 2 two-ounce spray bottles.
Preparation:
Place the chamomile into a pourable cup then add hot water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, strain then add to the spray bottles.
After the mixture has cooled, add 1 drop of basil to each bottle, shake, and use.
9. Camphor Mosquito Repellent Lotion
This excellent mild cream repellent is good for sensitive skin. The aroma has a pleasant spiciness to it.
Ingredients:
- Camphor oil (1 teaspoon).
- One tablespoon of plain skin cream.
- 1 one-ounce bottle or jar.
Preparation:
Use a plain fragrance-free cream place in a small bowl then add the camphor oil. Stir then add to the container.
10. Coffee Infused Mosquito Repellent
Here is a combination that mosquitoes do not care for so it is perfect to keep them away. This combination can be applied directly to the skin.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of coffee.
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil.
- 2 drops of citronella oil.
- 4 two-ounce bottles.
Preparation:
In a medium size pourable container, add all of the ingredients then stir. Add to the bottles and shake before use.
11. Lemon Green Tea Natural Repellent
Here is a pleasant smelling recipe that is very effective. This recipe doubles as an antiseptic too.
Ingredients:
- 5 camphor leaves.
- ½ of a lemon for zest.
- 1 cup of hot water.
- 4 drops of tea tree oil.
- 2 eight-ounce spray bottles.
Preparation:
In a medium size pourable container, place the camphor leaves and the zest from the lemon. Cover and allow it to cool. Once cool pour into the spray bottles and let sit for 3 days.
Now, add two drops to each container then shake. Make sure you shake before use.
12. Natural Essential Oil Mixture
For an effective repellent, this recipe works wonders and a great choice to keep with you so you can apply it when needed.
Ingredients:
- Citronella oil (½ teaspoon).
- Geranium oil (½ teaspoon).
- Eucalyptus oil (½ teaspoon).
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 1 two-ounce bottle.
Preparation:
Place the vegetable oil in the bottle, and then add the essential oils. Shake and it is ready to use.
13. Lemon Eucalyptus Mosquito Repellent
This is a great smelling mosquito repellent. It has a nice balance of oils, and it is quite effective.
Ingredients:
- 10 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil.
- 5 drops castor oil.
- 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil.
- 1 two-ounce dark bottle.
Preparation:
Place the sunflower oil in the bottle first then the castor oil. Put the cover on and shake.
Now, add the lemon eucalyptus oil and shake well. Shake well before use.
14. Lavender Mosquito Repellent
You cannot go wrong with this pleasant smelling repellent. The combination of lavender and essential oils really helps to keep the mosquitoes away.
If you have difficulty sleeping, then this is helpful to spray your bedding to help with sleeping and to keep mosquitoes away.
Ingredients:
- 3 drops lemon eucalyptus oil.
- 2 drops of citronella oil.
- 2 tablespoons of lavender water.
- 1 two-ounce dark glass spray bottle.
Preparation:
Pour the lavender water in the bottle then the remaining oils. Shake and shake before use to apply to the skin.
You can double the recipe to have enough to spray around the frames of outside doors and windows.
15. All Natural Mosquito Spray
For a great mosquito repellent, that can be used on skin, inside and outside of the home then this is a great universal repellent.
Ingredients:
- 12 drops citronella oil.
- 7 drops of lavender oil.
- 3 drops tea tree oil.
- Distilled witch hazel (2 tablespoons).
- Mineral water (2 tablespoons).
- 2 two-ounce dark spray bottles.
Preparation:
In a medium sized pourable container put the mineral water and witch hazel then add the essential oils. Stir and add to the bottles. Shake before use.
16. Herbal Mosquito Repellent
Here is a pleasant smelling combination that blends nicely with the skin. It is not too overpowering and works wonders to repel mosquitoes.
Ingredients:
- Thyme oil (2 drops).
- Sage oil (2 drops).
- Citronella oil (2 drops).
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 1 two-ounce spray bottle.
Preparation:
Pour the olive oil into the spray bottle then add the remaining essential oils, cover and shake. Shake before use.
This one recipe has more of a strong woodsy aroma, but it does keep the mosquitoes away.
17. Cedarwood Essential Oils Repellent
Ingredients:
- 3 drops of cedarwood oil.
- 3 drops of citronella oil.
- 1 tablespoon of soybean oil.
- 1 two-ounce spray bottle.
Preparation:
Place the soybean into the spray bottle first then add the other oils. Shake well and shake before using.
18. Bite Help
This works well as both a repellent and relief from a mosquito bite. This can be used up to four times a day directly on the bite.
Ingredients:
- Geranium oil (2 drops).
- Citronella oil (2 drops).
- Lavender oil (2 drops).
- 1 one-ounce dark bottle with dropper.
- Cotton balls.
Preparation:
Place all of the drops into the bottle and shake well. Shake well before use. Place one drop on a cotton ball and place on the bite.
19. Calendula Water
This makes a lot of repellent and is excellent if you know you are going to be outdoors with a few people for something like a bbq or picnic to keep the bugs away.
You can also use for relief if stung because it is soothing.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of dried calendula flower heads.
- 1 quart of warm water.
- 32-ounce container.
Preparation:
This is prepared like sun tea. You will need a 32-ounce container and place the dried flowers in, then add water. Allow to set until you see the flowers blend with the water.
Shake before use and use cotton or a soft disposable towel to apply to the skin. This way when you throw the cotton or towels into the garbage, the mosquitoes will stay away from the garbage as well.
20. Natural Tea Tree Remedy
This recipe is excellent for soothing and as an antiseptic for the mosquito bite. This solution is great to keep on hand just in case.
Ingredients:
- Tea tree oil (4 drops).
- Witch hazel (4 drops).
- Mineral water (4 drops).
- 1 one-ounce dark bottle with dropper.
- Cotton balls.
Preparation:
Place all of the liquids into the bottle then put the top on and shake. Shake before use and place a drop on the cotton ball to apply to the bite.