As you enjoy the great outdoors this summer, don’t forget to protect yourself against bug bites and ticks! Our friends at Wyndmere Naturals have provided us with three easy-to-prepare, effective tick repellent recipes that you can make at home, using pure essential oils. Simply mix the ingredients and store in a spray bottle or covered container. To use: Spray clothing, shoes, tents, or apply to skin*.
Blend #1
- 1 oz water, carrier oil, Witch Hazel, or lotion
- 7 drops Geranium
- 4 drops Peppermint
- 4 drops Thyme
- 4 drops Cedarwood or Lavender
Blend #2
- 1 oz water, carrier oil, Witch Hazel, or lotion
- 10 drops Geranium
- 4 drops Eucalyptus
- 4 drops Lavender
- 4 drops Lemongrass
Blend #3
- 1 oz water, carrier oil, Witch Hazel, or lotion
- 8 drops Geranium
- 6 drops Lemon Eucalyptus
- 4 drops Lemongrass
- 4 drops Cedarwood or Lavender
*Always use caution when applying essential oils directly to skin. Reduce to half-strength for children and the elderly. Use caution when applying near pets.
Can you use them on cats ?
Hello Joann, Thank you for reaching out! This formula is for people – we recommend that you do some research about essential oils and cats to find the best formula, as some essential oils can be dangerous to pets. This article might be a good place to start your research: https://www.foundanimals.org/essential-oils-toxic-pets/
Thank you, Emily.
Hi Joann,
Our cats were indoor/outdoor until recently, and this blog post contains a DIY non-toxic, cat-specific flea and tick spray recipe that worked for us: https://www.thehippyhomemaker.com/diy-flea-tick-spray-cats/
I actually just used peppermint and neem and skipped the other herbs, but I increased the amount of the neem leaf.
Thanks so much for your suggestion, Blythe!
Is it 1 oz off water along with 1oz carrier oil and 1ozwitch hazel an lotion Along with the oil s stated
The recipe is for water, lotion, carrier oil, OR witch hazel.