{"id":5528,"date":"2022-07-26T11:10:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=5528"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:39:34","slug":"this-easy-homemade-bug-spray-is-affordable-refreshing-on-skin-it-actually-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/26\/this-easy-homemade-bug-spray-is-affordable-refreshing-on-skin-it-actually-works\/","title":{"rendered":"This Easy Homemade Bug Spray is Affordable, Refreshing on Skin, &amp; It Actually Works!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Stay bite-free this summer with my homemade bug spray recipe!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576555 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding spray bottle with no more bugs sign on front\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Buh-bye, bugs <em>and <\/em>chemicals! &#128075;&#127996;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ditch the chemicals and bugs! My homemade bug spray using essential oils is easy, moisturizing, safe for the family, and&nbsp;most importantly&hellip;it really works!<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not buying <a>a bug repellent so good you could eat it<\/a>, then consider making my affordable and easy homemade bug spray!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>But first, what&rsquo;s wrong with commercial bug sprays? &#129300;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10537936 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"store aisle of off bug sprays\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/commercial-bug-sprays.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>DEET is my #1 concern when it comes to any bug repellant. About one-third of the US population uses DEET every year! &#128561;<\/p>\n<p>While the topic of DEET remains controversial, the <a target=\"_blank\">EPA<\/a> (Environmental Protection Agency) last stated in 2014 that they still stand by there not being any health concerns with using DEET. However, it&rsquo;s hard not to remain skeptical with the lengthy list of warnings they put on each label containing DEET. &#128530;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>That&rsquo;s not to mention the other harmful chemicals that accompany it. Plus, they all typically smell awful, feel greasy, and probably aren&rsquo;t suitable for sensitive skin.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And don&rsquo;t get me started on all the toxic chemicals flying under the radar in many store-bought bug sprays, cosmetics, lotions, etc. &#128563;<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Here are just some of the EPA-listed warnings for DEET I find really concerning:<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and\/or clothing.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Do not use under clothing.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Avoid over-application of this product.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wash treated clothing before wearing it again.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The use of this product may cause skin reactions in rare cases.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Safe?<\/em> Nah&hellip;this is one time in my life where moderation <em>isn&rsquo;t<\/em> key and I&rsquo;ll stick to my much more natural approach. &#128588;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Let&rsquo;s find out what bugs <em>hate<\/em> so we can make the perfect homemade bug spray that WORKS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10537938 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up of mosquito on arm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<p><strong>Mosquitos hate: <\/strong>Citronella, Lavender, Peppermint, Clove, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Basil, Catnip<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black flies hate: <\/strong>Mint (specifically Peppermint), Basil<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticks hate: <\/strong>Lemon, Orange, Citrus, Cinnamon, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose Geranium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576634 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman holding glass bottle with essential oils outside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;ve developed a homemade bug spray recipe just for you that will get rid of pesky bugs and moisturize your skin without being greasy. Even better, it smells good too! &#128525;<\/p>\n<p>No one wants a difficult recipe, so I&rsquo;ve also made this homemade bug spray incredibly easy to whip up, take with you on the go, and spray on quickly before heading out the door. &#128588;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><em>Before we get started, there are some important factors to keep in mind when making the best Homemade Bug Spray:<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576658 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding four mini bottles of anjou essential oils outside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/anjou-essential-oils-for-diy-bug-spray.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>You need the right essential oils.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I bought <a target=\"_blank\">Theraputic Grade Essential Oils on Amazon<\/a>! Each one is completely safe for your skin since they&rsquo;re 100% pure and therapeutic grade. The kit I found has everything I needed to whip up this bug spray recipe <em>and then some<\/em> since it includes tons of different scents.<\/p>\n<p>The kit is perfect for anyone who plans to make my homemade bug spray and plans to diffuse essential oils or make their own cleaning products at home to get the most bang for their buck! Even better, they recently started offering a <a target=\"_blank\">6-piece kit<\/a> that&rsquo;s even cheaper and still has all of the essential oils you&rsquo;ll need for this recipe.<\/p>\n<p><em>Did I mention it&rsquo;s also super affordable?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10891506 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding box of essential oils\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/amazon-essentials-oils-kit.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">URPOWER Essential Oils Kit &ndash; 6 pack<\/a> &ndash; <strong>$8.99 (regularly $14.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>That&rsquo;s just $1.49 per bottle!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Or you can grab their 18 pack and spend even less per bottle:<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">URPOWER Essential Oils Kit &ndash; 16 pack<\/a> &ndash; <strong>$19.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>That&rsquo;s just $1.24 per bottle! <\/em>&#128561;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When shopping for skin-safe essential oils, a therapeutic grade is your best bet, so if these don&rsquo;t check off all the marks, shop all <a target=\"_blank\">the other best-selling therapeutic essential oils on Amazon<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p><em>*Note that since purchasing mine it does appear the brand is now named &ldquo;URPOWER&rdquo;, therefore the bottles and packaging have been revamped, but the oils themselves appear to be completely unchanged otherwise!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576662 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman pointing to glass spray bottle standing outside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Using the right carrier oil is crucial to skin safety.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It&rsquo;s very important to use a carrier oil to properly dilute essential oils in order for them to be skin safe.&nbsp;You also don&rsquo;t want to use too much carrier oil as this can leave your skin greasy and messy during application.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, I developed the perfect blend of distilled water + carrier oil to perfectly complement my essential oil blend.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I used the 1% dilution for my homemade bug spray recipe so it&rsquo;s safe for long-term and everyday use as well as full-body application.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576687 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding a bottle of almond oil over diy bug spray ingredients\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/almond-oil-diy-bug-spray-.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For my homemade oil bug spray recipe, I used <a target=\"_blank\">organic, unrefined almond oil<\/a>&nbsp;which has a light scent, boasts many skin benefits, and is a great moisturizer! It also provides a 12-month shelf life&nbsp;which is likely more than enough time to use up all your bug spray!<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself needing it to last even longer than that, swap almond oil for <a target=\"_blank\">jojoba oil<\/a> which has the longest carrier oil shelf life of 2-3 years. It&rsquo;s just as moisturizing, light in odor, and offers even more skin benefits. The only downside is that jojoba oil is typically more expensive than most other carrier oils so opt for almond oil if you&rsquo;re trying to stay frugal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p><em>*Note it&rsquo;s recommended to use a 0.25%-0.5% dilution for children under the age of 2. Always consult with a doctor before using any topical product on your skin, especially for children or women who are pregnant or nursing.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576704 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hands holding glass diy bug spray bottle and anjou essential oils\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-1-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Lastly, use a glass bottle ONLY.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Storing essential oils in plastic is always a big no-no because they&rsquo;re powerful and can break down plastic over time which can leak toxic chemicals. This makes them ineffective and dangerous for your health, too.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, UV rays are also very damaging to essential oils. Rapid oxidation alters the chemicals in essential oils, which, over time, breaks down the oils and negates their effectiveness. Store your homemade bug spray in a darker-colored bottle (such as <a target=\"_blank\">amber<\/a>) to minimize this risk.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, a glass bottle is your safest option and since I already had a clear bottle and plan to store my bug spray inside my kitchen cabinet <em>(which is cool and dark),<\/em> I used what I had on hand.<\/p>\n<p><em>*I used a 16-ounce clear bottle which was more than big enough for this recipe.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><em>Now, let&rsquo;s make some awesome homemade bug spray!<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Homemade Bug Spray with Essential Oils<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zFHh57\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 drops Lemongrass essential oil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zFHh57\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 drops Peppermint essential oil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zFHh57\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 drops Lavender essential oil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zFHh57\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 drops Eucalyptus essential oil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PouRUa\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup distilled or filtered water\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ACnH7Y\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/3 cup (2.6 fl. oz.) Organic, Unrefined Almond Oil (or your preferred carrier oil) \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hnmoCe\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGlass Spray Bottle \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add 30 drops of Lemongrass essential oil to your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lemongrass-anjou-essential-oil.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add 30 drops of Peppermint essential oil to your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/peppermint-anjou-essential-oil.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add 20 drops of Lavender essential oil to your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lavender-anjou-essential-oil.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/anjou-eucalyptus-essential-oil-.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Measure 1 cup of distilled or filtered water and pour it into your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/distilled-water-for-diy-bug-spray.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Measure 1\/3 cup of your carrier oil and pour it into your spray bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/almond-oil-diy-bug-spray-1-1.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Screw the lid onto your spray bottle and shake well.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DIY-Bug-Spray-2.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shake the bottle before applying the spray to make sure the oils and water are thoroughly mixed. Enjoy your bug-free day!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-bottle.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>TIP: Notice some separation after making your homemade bug spray?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576782 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"oil and liquid separating in glass bottle\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Not to worry, my friend!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You will notice separation over time &ndash; even minutes after shaking. This is a normal occurrence since my recipe contains water and oil (a pair that notoriously does not mix) and it&rsquo;s not anything to worry about. Separation does not affect the essential oils or the effectiveness of the bug spray.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><em>Simply shake before each use and you&rsquo;re good to go.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10576762 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"glass bottle with diy bug spray and no more bug sign on front with essential oils\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/diy-bug-spray-1-1-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I truly hope you enjoy this homemade bug spray recipe! It&rsquo;s perfect for the whole family, affordable, and so refreshing to spray on a hot day. Best of all, it&rsquo;s a convenient homemade bug spray that really works! &#128079;<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><em>Happy summer, Hip2Savers! <\/em>&#9728;&#65039;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><a>Want to buy the best bug repellant instead? This one&rsquo;s edible!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay bite-free this summer with my homemade bug spray recipe! 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