With the arrival of heat, insects also arrive. To avoid the discomfort caused by them, many people resort to insecticides and industrialized repellents found in supermarkets and pharmacies. However, is there not a more natural way to scare away insects, using environmentally friendly products and free of chemicals that are harmful to health? In this article, you will find that yes!
We have separated here some recipes for homemade repellent that use natural products that, most likely, you have in your home! In addition to saving money with the purchase of processed products, the suddenly homemade is ecological and has no adverse effects caused by chemical compounds. It’s healthier for you, your family and the planet!
Follow the reading to check out 8 homemade repellent recipes!
The importance of controlling insect proliferation
Repellents are important not only to reduce the discomfort caused by insects, but also to prevent diseases transmitted by the bites of mosquitoes and mosquitoes such as dengue and zika.
In addition to the use of repellents, it is possible to reduce the proliferation of these insects by adopting some very simple environmental measures in our daily lives, such as:
- Do not leave standing water in vases, buckets, old tires and any container present at home;
- Use mosquito nets and lids on water tanks;
- Perform periodic cleaning of water tanks;
- Reduce water and environmental pollution.
By incorporating these actions into our routine and way of life, we have significantly reduced the rate of insect proliferation and disease transmission. The use of homemade repellent is a way to complement all this without having to use insecticides that are harmful to health and nature.
Mosquitoes never again: simple and effective homemade repellent recipes
Carnation from India; citronella; alcohol; almond oil; lavender and mint are some of the ingredients used in the homemade repellent recipes that we have separated for you. You will see that they are simple, economical and effective recipes.
Test them all and choose your favorite!
1. Homemade repellent with alcohol and cloves
For this repellent you will need:
- 1 liter of alcohol;
- 1 bottle of almond oil or other vegetable oil;
- 15 cloves from India;
- 6 camphor stones.
The method of preparation is very simple! In a bowl, put alcohol and almond or vegetable oil. Mix and set aside.
Then, take the camphor stones and grind them to facilitate dissolution. Then, mix them with alcohol with almond oil until it is completely dissolved. Finally, put the cloves in the mixture and let it stand.
Distribute your homemade repellent in smaller containers for easier application.
2. Homemade repellent of vegetable oil and citronella
This recipe is very, very simple! It only takes two ingredients and does not require any elaborate preparation. You will need the following ingredients:
- 10 ml of grape seed vegetable oil, or other vegetable oil;
- 8 drops of citronella essential oil.
Mix the two oils in a small container and your homemade repellent is ready! Vegetable oil will serve as the base oil for the citronella essence. In addition to being an excellent repellent, it is a powerful moisturizer for your skin.
3. Homemade eucalyptus repellent
This recipe is also incredibly simple! Similar to the previous one, you will need only two ingredients, which are:
- 5 tablespoons of coconut oil;
- 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
To prepare, just mix the two oils well in a small container and your homemade repellent is ready for use!
4. Homemade repellent with cloves and shampoo
We will use the following ingredients for this homemade repellent recipe:
- 1 tablespoon of alcohol (half a cap);
- 7 cloves from India;
- 100 ml of shampoo;
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (soy or coconut).
The method of preparation has no secrets. First, put the carnations and alcohol in a container and cover. Let the mixture stand for 4 hours and then add the shampoo of your preference and vegetable oil.
Shake the ingredients well and it’s ready to use!
5. Homemade repellent herbal
We will use the following materials for this herb repellent:
- 200 ml of boiled water;
- 4 tablespoons of herbs of your choice (preferably mint, rosemary, lavender or citronella);
- 1 cup of alcohol.
The first step is to boil the water and then add the herbs to the still warm water. Then cover the container with aluminum foil and allow to cool.
Then, strain the herbs and remove them from the liquid. Then add the alcohol and distribute the mixture in smaller containers. This repellent is ideal for spraying the environment and chasing away the insects present there.
6. Homemade repellent with citronella and cloves
For this recipe you will use:
- 250 ml of cereal alcohol;
- 2 tablespoons of cloves;
- 2 tablespoons of almond oil;
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil;
- 30 drops of citronella essential oil.
First, you will place the cereal alcohol and cloves in a container with a lid and let the mixture stand for a period of 7 to 10 days. Then, sift the mixture to remove the cloves and add the coconut oil, almond oil and citronella essence.
Once finished, distribute in smaller containers to make the application more practical! A good tip is to use containers with sprinklers.
7. Homemade repellent for the environment
This repellent recipe is ideal for spraying the environment and scaring away the insects that bother you so much. For this recipe, we will use only two ingredients:
- 250 ml of 70% alcohol;
- 7 drops of citronella essential oil.
In a container with a sprinkler, put the alcohol and the essence drops and mix. Your repellent is ready! Just spray in the space you want to keep insects free.
8. Homemade lavender and moisturizer repellent
This homemade repellent is ideal for sensitive skin such as that of children and babies. It keeps mosquitoes away and promotes hydration without using allergenic or toxic products. Let’s use the following:
- 1 spoon of lavender oil;
- 150 ml of body moisturizer.
Just mix the two ingredients in a bottle and the repellent is ready!
Now you know 8 incredible recipes for homemade repellent! The time has come to test each one and choose your favorite! It is possible to keep your home and family protected from insects, without the use of insecticides or chemicals that are toxic and harmful to the environment.
Did you like our tips? Leave in the comments which of these recipes you will test first!
