Homemade Mosquito Spray with Essential Oils

Another project from our Make It at Home Day! My friend Rachael and I whipped up this all-natural homemade mosquito spray just in time for church camp. Every year we end up getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, so we decided to come prepared—and chemical-free!

Spray Bottle

Why Ditch Store-Bought Bug Sprays?

Commercial mosquito repellents often contain harsh ingredients like DEET, synthetic fragrances, and other toxic chemicals that can irritate the skin, disrupt hormones, and pose long-term health risks. Not something I want to be spraying on myself or the kids!

Even brands labeled as “natural” can be misleading, especially since many have been bought out by big corporations and had their formulas changed. I’d rather stick to ingredients I trust—and mix them myself.

Essential Oils

Why These Ingredients Work in Homemade Mosquito Spray

  • Lemongrass – Mosquitoes hate the strong citrusy scent.
  • Rosemary – Known to repel a variety of bugs, including mosquitoes.
  • Geranium – A powerful insect repellent and skin-soothing oil.
  • Spearmint – Adds a fresh scent while keeping bugs away.
  • Thyme – Contains thymol, a natural mosquito deterrent.
  • Clove – Contains eugenol, effective against mosquito larvae and adults.

These essential oils work together to create a powerful and pleasant-smelling natural barrier against pesky insects.

Ingredients

  • Witch hazel (to fill half your spray bottle)
  • Distilled water (to fill the rest)
  • 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil
  • 5 drops rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops geranium essential oil
  • 5 drops spearmint essential oil
  • 5 drops thyme essential oil
  • 5 drops of clove essential oil
Homemade Mosquito Spray
Pouring in essential oil

Instructions

  1. Fill your spray bottle halfway with witch hazel.
  2. Fill the rest with distilled water.
  3. Add all the essential oils.
  4. Shake well before each use.
  5. Print out our printable pdf recipe card.
Homemade Mosquito Spray

My Favorite Spray Bottle Hack

For a quick and easy full-body application, I use one of those continuous fine mist spray bottles—you know, the kind that hairstylists use. It covers large areas fast and evenly, which is perfect when you’re trying to spray squirmy kids or get yourself covered in a hurry.

Final Thoughts on My Homemade Mosquito Spray

I’ve already used this at camp and around the garden, and it’s a game-changer. It smells great, works well, and best of all, I know exactly what’s in it. Just another step in living a cleaner, simpler, more self-sufficient life!

Homemade Mosquito Spray

Homemade Mosquito Spray

Yield: 10 oz bottle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: easy

Make your own natural mosquito spray with essential oils—DEET-free, kid-safe, and perfect for summer camp or backyard fun!

Materials

  • Witch hazel (to fill half your spray bottle)
  • Distilled water (to fill the rest)
  • 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 5 drops rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops geranium essential oil
  • 5 drops spearmint essential oil
  • 5 drops thyme essential oil
  • 5 drops clove essential oil

Tools

  • Spray Bottle

Instructions

Fill your spray bottle halfway with witch hazel.
Fill the rest with distilled water.
Add all the essential oils.
Shake well before each use.

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Project Type: Apothecary / Category: Around the Homestead

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