Try our recipe for homemade repellent, effective for all insects:
- Choose one or more from this list of essential oils. Be creative and blend several oils or keep it simple with only one : Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, Lavender, Mint
- Natural witch hazel astringent (like Thayer’s or Burt’s Bees)
- Distilled or boiled water
Fill a spray bottle half full with the distilled or boiled water then add witch hazel until the bottle is almost filled to the top. Add 30-50 drops of the essential oil(s) you have chosen. The more you use, the stronger the spray will be.
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With the West Nile Virus cases being reported nationwide and the confirmation that infected mosquitos are in most areas, we want to encourage you to be safe and smart while outdoors. Symptoms of West Nile Virus include headache, fever, neck discomfort, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. Usually symptoms will appear three to 15 days after a bite so don’t disregard the bite once it stops itching. Pay attention to the bites on your children and remember that your pets can be impacted as well. While avoiding mosquito illnesses and keeping your immune system healthy is the best defense, we’ve a Vibropathic available to address West Nile Virus if preventative measures were attempted too late.
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