Here are a few made at home Bug spray recipes...
This stores well but should be used within the year.
1/4 cup vegetable oil mixed with these essential oils (mix and store in a spray bottle):8 drops cedar
5 drops eucalyptus
4 drops lavender
2 drops rosemary
2 drops juniper
1 drop peppermint
1 drop cinnamon
1 drop clove
This one is super simple- and you can add other scent to make it less "buggy"
2 cups witch hazel
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
20 drops citronella essential oil
20 drops lemongrass essential oil
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
20 drops citronella essential oil
20 drops lemongrass essential oil
Instructions: Mix in a spray bottle and shake well before use.
A few links with more great info:
http://chemistry.about.com/od/healthbeautyprojects/a/naturalmosquitorepellent.htm
