Catnip Essential Oil Bug Repellent Recipe

To create a spray using a catnip oil add one cup isopropyl alcohol and one cup water to a half teaspoon of the catnip essential oil. The usual way to create catnip essential oil is by steam distillation of its flower leaves and buds. 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil optional if you add this add only 1 ounce of vodka or witch hazel.

Catnip essential oil contains mostly nepetalactone but also citral geraniol citronellol nerol thymol and limonene is extracted by steam distillation in commercial production.

Catnip essential oil bug repellent recipe. Chop them finely to expose more of the plants surface area. Cup natural witch hazel. 25 drops peppermint essential oil. Keep in mind that adding vanilla in may help to extend the lasting power of your homemade solution.

Add the catnip to the water. Let it cool for a minute or two to about 80 degrees c 176 f. 15 drops tea tree essential oil. Add 12 tsp vegetable glycerin ca.

Next add your catnip. You can also diffuse a few drops of catnip oil with 2 3 drops of mint or citronella oil to prevent. 5 drops master oil blend. To make a diy bug repellent mix 10 15 drops of catnip essential oil with cup boiled water and 1 teaspoon of witch hazel.

Using a casserole dish cover its bottom with the cut up plant. About one teaspoon of dried leaves or one tablespoon of fresh catnip. Mix about 10 drops in the same amount of carrier oil such as soybean for added protection sunflower apricot kernel or coconut. Use your homemade essential oil bug spray as needed throughout the day.

I found it a bit pricey but it is said to work well. 1 tablespoon witch hazel. Printthishow to make homemade essential oil insect repellent spray makes 4 ounces. Pour into a spray bottle and use on clothing as a repellent.

2 ounces distilled or boiled water. 30 drops citronella essential oil. Cup water or vinegar. 1 tbsp vodka or rubbing alcohol.

20 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil. 10 drops rosemary essential oil. When the water reaches a steady boil remove it from the heat. Homemade bug spray ingredients 30 drops geranium essential oil.

How to use catnip oil to repel bugs. Here we have a spray that doesnt require a million ingredients. 9 for 16 oz. 30 drops citronella essential oil.

Immerse the plants in olive oil. 15 ounces witch hazel or vodka. The more oils you use the stronger your bug spray will be. Though this recipe is the most effective it is not suitable for children and pets.

Read more about how to make a natural insect repellant in our previous post. Collect the stems and leaves of the catnip plant. There are also some commercial catnip repellent now being sold. Add 30 50 drops of the essential oils listed above to achieve your desired scent.

20 drops lavender essential oil.