tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post3137372529873070905..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: Homemade Bug SprayCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-12738082508333217262016-01-24T03:13:32.220-08:002016-01-24T03:13:32.220-08:00A friend of mine who owns horses makes a mix of or...A friend of mine who owns horses makes a mix of original SSS and vanilla and a third ingredient, I'm thinking apple cider vinegar? It helps with noseeums, flies, and most prob mosquitoes. I made a LARGE batch about five years ago, and am still using it for my dogs. If anyone is interested I will do my best to make sure of that third ingredient. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-18362084968351500442013-07-05T10:21:08.433-07:002013-07-05T10:21:08.433-07:00Hope it works for you Shara! I'm going to try...Hope it works for you Shara! I'm going to try a few more combinations and see what I think. If I find any more that I like better I'll post them! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-54540722477949439522013-07-05T10:20:12.977-07:002013-07-05T10:20:12.977-07:00I see a lot of recipes that call for witch hazel.....I see a lot of recipes that call for witch hazel.. and read you can sub alcohol for it.. I just bought some WH so I am going to see how that does as well. Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-62564113491746196762013-07-05T10:18:28.808-07:002013-07-05T10:18:28.808-07:00Hi Maureen, I did not know OFF had something you c...Hi Maureen, I did not know OFF had something you could clip onto your clothes! I will have to look for it. And I totally forgot about Avon's SSS spray.. I will have to get some of that as well! Thanks for the tips! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-11659441431232973082013-07-05T10:17:15.172-07:002013-07-05T10:17:15.172-07:00Yes, eucalyptus would work too! :)Yes, eucalyptus would work too! :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-13903345685569270312013-07-03T10:19:03.182-07:002013-07-03T10:19:03.182-07:00I don't like to use anything chemically either...I don't like to use anything chemically either. But I have tried that OFF device that you clip on your shorts or shirt and it worked really well! Also, we spray Avon's Skin So Soft and it does not feel a bit oily, and it smells pretty. Works especially great on your legs and ankles and keeps them soft too!maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445627869939756060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-34192660955749045562013-07-03T09:20:47.828-07:002013-07-03T09:20:47.828-07:00Do you think eucalyptus oil would work? Going to ...Do you think eucalyptus oil would work? Going to try this!!Cozy Seaside Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584699290502171772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-39020709089969807232013-07-03T06:48:56.805-07:002013-07-03T06:48:56.805-07:00I can't wear anything with deet. I have a str...I can't wear anything with deet. I have a strong reaction to it, so I'm definitely going to be testing this recipes and seeing how they do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-76949789385995661922013-07-03T05:03:46.347-07:002013-07-03T05:03:46.347-07:00I didn't think about putting alcohol in mine. ...I didn't think about putting alcohol in mine. Hmmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com