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 let ourselves be invaded by flies or do we prefer to breathe chemicals?
Previously, I used any repellent. It didn't matter what was in it, as long as the insects didn't bother 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 long research and various tests, I finally found an all-natural fly repellant 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 the natural fly repellent that you can make in your kitchen . Watch:
Lavender
For this recipe, I use aromatic herbs grown in my garden. What is practical is that any garden has a foot of mint and lavender.
Lavender brings a sweet scent to your garden, and has been proven to repel insects naturally. The flies hate her!
Lavender also has health benefits:it is a natural soothing agent good for the skin and well-being.
Peppermint
The other effective herb for this natural repellent is peppermint.
Its strong scent is known to repel even the most stubborn flies.
Plus, mosquitoes hate it too. Which makes it another essential herb in your garden or on your balcony.
I use the stems and leaves, which makes about 3 or 4 tablespoons of herbs.
However, I do not recommend using dried herbs for this repellent.
Why ? Because they do not contain enough essential oils as they lack moisture.
The first step to creating your fly repellent is to release the essential oils from your herbs.
Why ? Because it is one of the active ingredients in a repellent.
The method is very simple and fast. Although this is not the method of the big essential oil distillers, it is perfect for making a natural insect repellent.
To release the essential oils from the herbs, lightly crush them.
Then, bring 500 ml of water almost to a boil:turn off the heat just before it really boils. And add your herbs.
To make the repellent, the herbs must be allowed to infuse until the water is cold.
In addition, it will smell great at home!
Cover the mixture to keep the essential oils released in the infusion.
Why ? Because the essential oils are released in the steam, and the lid makes them fall back into the water.
This is an important trick, because the active principle of the repellent must not be lost!
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 initially) directly into the jar and mix.
The witch hazel acts as a binder, which will allow the smell of the herbs to stay on your skin longer.
The anti-insect action will therefore be boosted if the smell remains firmly in place!
If you don't like the smell of witch hazel, you can use 70% alcohol, which is just as effective.
Once everything is mixed, your natural fly spray is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
Just pour it into a spray, and it's ready to use immediately.
As soon as you go outside, just spray it on your skin and your clothes to calm down and say goodbye to the flies!
Know that it is safe for children, because the natural oils of the herbs have been diluted in water and witch hazel.
And of course, it does not contain chemicals like other commercial repellents!
- You can also use lemongrass. I tried it too by adding it to the recipe, but I know not everyone has it in their garden.
- 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 the summer.
