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You can make an easy bug spray at home by combining 2 oz. water with 2 oz. witch hazel. But if you don't have witch hazel, you can trade it for regular alcohol and use one part alcohol to three parts water to be sure the water stays preserved and disinfected. Ayala recommends adding ½ teaspoon of vegetable glycerin and 40 drops of essential oil. You can use a mix of 1 part cinnamon, 1 part eucalyptus, 1 part rosemary, 1 part lemongrass, or citronella.

Directions:

Fill a 4 oz. glass spray bottle half-full with distilled or boiled water. Add witch hazel almost to the top followed by the vegetable glycerin. Finish off by adding a few drops of your favorite mixture of essential oil.