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Insect Repellent Oil for Mosquitoes

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* 10 to 25 drops essential oil (pennyroyal, lemon balm {citronella},
thyme, and lavender. Other choices include bergamot, cajeput,
eucalyptus, rose geranium)
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Combine the ingredients in a glass jar; stir to blend. Dab a few drops on your skin or clothing, making certain to avoid your eyes. Makes about 2 tablespoons.

Preparation Time: A few minutes
Shelf Life: 6 months
Storage: Glass jar with a screw top

Variation: Insect Repellent Oil for Ticks

10 to 25 drops essential oil of rose geranium. Follow directions above.

Rose geranium works wonders to repel ticks. Other essential oil choices to repel ticks include bay, eucalyptus, European pennyroyal, lavender, lemon balm (citronella), myrrh, rosemary, tickweed (American pennyroyal).

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