Using natural insect repellents is a great idea. You can save up on the money you spend purchasing repellents from stores. You can use the simple recipe mentioned in this article to make your own vodka and lavender insect repellent.

If you are one of those who love to spend time outdoors, insects can be quite the menace on your camping trips. Campers now have a wide array of insect repellent creams and sprays to choose from. You can do the wiser thing by choosing an insect repellent spray that is natural. This will definitely keep those weird smells and side effects at bay. Here’s one interesting vodka and lavender insect repellent. This natural repellent is a miracle worker and once you have this, you can kiss all other repellents good bye.

There are a variety of methods to make the vodka and lavender insect repellent. You can choose any one ingredient and make the repellent as well. Vodka based repellents are simply to make. You can make the simplest vodka insect repellent by putting pure vodka into a spray bottle. You can use this instant vodka insect repellent against wasps and bees. When you are out camping, you can use this vodka spray very effectively to tackle mosquitoes and ants as well. You could also make another kind of insect repellent with vodka. You can add a few basil leaves or pure essence of basil to vodka and spray yourself with the combination to keep all those insects away. Both these repellents are easy to make and carry around. The basil - vodka combination also smells good, so your won’t have to worry about a stale odor later on.

A lot has been said about lavender as an insect repellent. You can use a vodka and lavender insect repellent of just lavender alone. Lavender alone is a good repellent when it comes to mosquitoes. This is a good idea if you are pregnant too, lavender oil can be safely applied to your skin in those months and you can keep mosquitoes away with no effort at all. Lavender in combination with citronella is also a very potent mosquito repellent.

You can make your own vodka and lavender insect repellent easily. All you need is a mason jar, lavender buds and vodka. Most traditional naturalists will recommend that you fill the glass jar with lavender and cover it completely with vodka. After this you must seal the jar and ensure the seal is air tight. This will ensure that the lavender oils and vodka mix properly and are not lost due to evaporation. You will then have to keep the jar in a sunny area for about 20 days. Make sure you rotate the jar and shake its contents regularly. Shaking the jar ensures that the contents get mixed thoroughly. After 20 days you will have to strain the lavender from the vodka and seal the liquid that remains into a new glass jar. You can now use your insect repellent as and when you need. The repellent is ideal for protection against insect bites . You can take a small jar of the liquid with you the next time you go camping, hiking or fishing.

Richard Dorads - InsectPest.net