How To Make A Fly Spray In Your Kitchen (Easy And Super Effective).
Tired of the chemicals in fly repellents?
Me too ! Are you looking for a natural alternative?
Well, I have a super effective one for you!
It's true that every year, it's the same dilemma ...
Do we allow ourselves to be invaded by flies or do we prefer to breathe chemicals?
I used to use any repellant before. It didn't matter what was in it, as long as the bugs weren't bothering me anymore.
But when I read the labels, I quickly got scared!
So, I looked for equally effective natural alternatives to replace these insecticides.
After much research and various tests, I finally found an all-natural fly repellent recipe that only uses aromatic herbs from the garden!
My natural recipe only requires 4 ingredients: lavender, peppermint, water and witch hazel.
Don't worry, this homemade recipe is super easy to make.
So here is the recipe for natural fly repellent that you can make in your kitchen. Look :
1. Choose the right herbs
Lavender
For this recipe, I am using aromatic herbs grown in my garden. The handy thing is that any garden has a mint and lavender stalk.
Lavender brings a sweet scent to your garden, and it's been proven to repel insects naturally. Flies hate her!
Lavender also has health benefits: it is a natural soothing agent that is good for the skin and for well-being.
Pepper mint
The other effective herb for this natural repellant is peppermint.
Its strong scent is known to repel even the most stubborn flies.
Besides, mosquitoes hate her too. Which makes it another indispensable herb in your garden or on your balcony.
I use the stems and leaves, which makes about 3 or 4 tablespoons of herbs.
On the other hand, I do not recommend using dried herbs to do this repellant.
Why ? Because they do not contain enough essential oils as they lack moisture.
2. Release essential oils
The first step in creating your fly repellent is to release the essential oils from your herbs.
Why ? Because it is one of the active ingredients in a repellant.
The method is very simple and fast. Although not the method of the major essential oil distillers, it is perfect for making a natural insect repellant.
To release the essential oils from the herbs, crush them lightly.
Then, bring 500 ml of water almost to a boil: turn off the heat just before it really boils. And add your herbs.
3. Let it infuse
To make the repellant, you have to let the herbs steep until the water is cold.
In addition, it will smell great at home!
Cover the mixture to keep the essential oils released in the brew.
Why ? Because the essential oils are released in the steam, and the cover drops them back into the water.
This is important, because you must not lose the active principle of the repellent!
4. Add the witch hazel
Filter the water with a tea or coffee filter and put it in a glass jar.
Add 500 ml of witch hazel (as much as water at the start) directly into the jar and mix.
Witch hazel acts as a binder, which will allow the smell of the herbs to stick to your skin longer.
The anti-insect action will therefore be boosted if the odor remains well fixed!
If you don't like the smell of witch hazel, you can use 70% alcohol, which is just as effective.
5. Put in a spray
Once everything is mixed, your natural fly spray is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, isn't it?
Just pour it into a spray, and it's ready to use right away.
As soon as you step outside, just spray it on your skin and clothes to be quiet and say goodbye to flies!
Be aware that it is safe for children, as the natural oils in the herbs have been diluted in water and witch hazel.
And of course, it does not contain chemicals like other commercial repellents!
More info
- You can also use lemongrass. I also tried it by adding it to the recipe, but I know not everyone has it in their backyard.
- You can always buy lemongrass essential oils if you want to add it.
- This spray can even be used on your horse's saddle pad to scare away insects in summer.
Your turn...
Did you try that grandma thing against flies? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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13 Natural Tips To Kill Flies Permanently.
The Homemade Spray TO END IT with the Flies.
