A safe mosquito repellant is 2 ounces of water and 2 ounces of pure vanilla extract. Put in a spray bottle. They "hate" the smell. Make sure you use pure vanilla extract and not imitation vanilla extract.
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Another great mosquito repellant are dryer sheets. Put one in your pocket and one in your socks and they won't bother you.
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Has anyone tried the mosquito repellent you wear around your waist? The mosquitoes here are terrible and I'm tempted.
Recipe to keep away mosquitoes? Maybe plants or some kind of home remedy? Thanks for any information.
To make mosquito repellent mix 3 cups rubbing alcohol, 1 1/2 cups red cedar wood shavings, and 1/2 cup eucalyptus leaves.
Does anyone have any mosquito repellant recipes or ideas?