Spring is here and ticks and bugs are out! Here are some natural repellents to try...

Insect Bites and Sprays

Insect spray for the house and garden:
  3 drops spearmint
  3 drops orange
  2 qts water
Mix and spray on plants in the house and outside and in greenhouse to keep the bugs and aphids   away. 

Insect repellent
  Peppermint works great.  Just rub it all over head, arms and legs.

Here is a list of essential oils you can use on bites:
  1 drop thyme                 Or                      1 drop lavender
  10 drops lavender                                    1 drop birch
  4 drops eucalyptus
  3 drops roman chamomile
  1 Tbs V-6

Over the Counter Products:

Note: Lemon eucalyptus, citronella and lavender should not be used in children under 2 years old.

Repel Lemon Eucalyptus spray

Skeeter Beater

Kiss My Face natural tick repellant

California Baby Citronella products

Ambermin’s Natural Source – available at Hopewell Pharmacy (www.hopewellrx.com)