Infuse together in a canola or soybean oil

1 oz each of crushed rosemary, thyme, lemongrass, catnip, basil, bay leaf and crushed cloves

(to infuse add 3 cups of oil to a pan or crock pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour, Let sit 24 hours and then strain out the herbs.) Apply rub to horses around ears ,neck, jaws, legs. Apply to humans on the arms ,neck legs, exposed skin.

Quick Hints

Lemon Balm or a yarrow tea can be misted on to children to help repel mosquitoes

Put bay leaves in your cupboard to repel roaches & moths.

Lavender sachets will help to repel moths . Patchouli sachets will also do the same thing.

Recently the EPA has approved several natural products as registered insect repellents. Natural bug repellents use essential oils to battle buggy insects. Citronella, a pungent grass from Southeast Asia is a common ingredient. Other plant oils – including cedarwood, eucalyptus, lemon grass and peppermint – help provide a wider range of protection.

A drop of pennyroyal essential oil on your dogs collar can help repel fleas. Don’t go overboard because your dog’s sense of smell is 50 times stronger than yours. You don’t want to drive your dog crazy with it.