Mosquitoes Hate This Smell | Use THIS and you'll never get another bite
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- Mosquitoes are drawn to humans from the air we breath out, the heat we produce, and the movements we make. This simple mixture will keep you from being bitten while you're enjoying the outdoors, or working in your garden. Keep a bottle of this in your fridge and you'll never need to buy a can of insect repellant again.
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Don’t know much about mosquitoes but I married a girl from the Kentucky mountains (I’m from Monterey, CA). She was so poor she used vanilla extract for perfume when we were courting. It was such an attractant that we’re going on 52 years now.
Mosquitoes, repelled; Man, attracted
Awesome 😊
@@TaLeng2023 Hahaha too funny!!
I try to tell women all the time that if they used vanilla extract as perfume, they’d win my heart. None have taken me seriously yet, but when one does, I’m marrying her! 😂
I just love that❤I hope she's still wearing it!
1 tsp cinnamon oil, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp witch hazel or vodka, fill the rest with purified water (1 1/2 Cups)
Yes, looks like he used the same spoon for vodka as the vanilla. Maybe
My new favorite cologne
Thank you! I noticed he didn't say when it came to the vodka how much, but I agree, it looked like a tablespoon.
You’re a saint
Thank you
Thank you for writing it.
I know a golf course in Korea that keeps the mosquitoes away easily. The place is full of dragon flies.
Please provide the recipe for making a place full of dragon flies.
@macfady2181 search CZcams for how to attract dragonflies.
Yes this! Our city used dragon flies one year instead of spraying and it worked amazingly. Unfortunately they went back to chemical sprays the following year - I think that was because cost of buying enough dragon flies to cover the entire city just wasn't as "cost effective" as the chemicals but they worked beautifully.
A good pond......dragonflies have a 2 year aquatic stage@macfady2181
@@americanswan Awesome, I did not know they eat mosquitoes! Here in Almost Paradise, Florida, we have an abundance of all sorts of dragonflies. Even red ones! The butterflies are putting on a grand parade all over my Lantana. Thank you, I'm happy to know that! 🦋
Im type O blood. Mosquitos will come out in snow to bite me. I am most definitely trying this.
I've never heard the type O theory, before. I'm type O, and mosquitoes will fly through a crowd of people at a barbecue to bite me.
O+ myself and I always get twice if not thrice as many mosquito bites as everyone else.
@@samsmom1491 I have 0 blood and I have never been bitten so far I'm 68 years old
@@virginiaisbell2419 Really?!? Never had a mosquito bite?? How lucky you are -- I'm envious! I'm another with O+ blood, and I'm a magnet for those little suckers 😅
😂@@hilohaw
If you want to use pure water the last thing you want to use is well water. But anyone with a well probably already knows this. The reason I say this is first, I'm a retired plumber and certified water treatment specialist. The real reason is that a well that does not need any kind of treatment is like finding a unicorn. Water is known as the universal solvent and when it seeps through the ground to the water table where it is then pumped into your house, it dissolves and absorbs a multitude of different solids. So the best option is either distilled or reverse osmosis water for something like this. I look forward to trying this recipe, thanks
Thank you for mentioning the RO water. I can use that! Just need the other ingredients. Oh, I have the vodka. 😂😂
I’m out of vodka, so I’m using rubbing alcohol.
@@rosannalovespanda You can only use non-ingested vodka, though 😁
So many times all over the United States the well water sometimes contains many types of minerals and has to be filtered before use. I wood nver assume that any well water is anywhere near pure.
@@user-sj3iz7op6v no such thing as pure H2O from nature. And if it existed, it wouldn't be from a well. Even rain, which is basically distilled water, has contaminants on it from particulate matter in the air.
For those who are sensitive to cinnamon, I've heard that mosquitoes don't like lavender either.
😂 ok !
Lived in Haiku, HI, coated myself in lavender pure essential oil, didn't faze the Moz but I learned to put Ora-jel 20% benzocaine on the bites to numb the itching.
@@jenniferhartranft3394 Those Hawaiian mosquitoes must be tough! 🙋🏼♀️ I'm from Arkansas and got bit so much I developed an immunity from the ones there so they don't even raise bumps. But now I'm in Colorado - different story altogether.
@@Mrs.Patriot citronella👍
@@jenniferhartranft3394it’s better to find something to keep them from biting you though. You don’t want to get West Nile virus!
I keep a pint jar of cinnamon sticks(5-6) in water in my fridge. I just rub some of the water on my exposed skin, and it helps to keep them away.
Aloha hugs 🤗 Mama Bear gtcy GBY
When I was in middle school we used to see who could make the strongest cinnamon sticks! LoL
christinaday,
I don't want something that "...helps...".
I need something that keeps them far away, definitely !
Having Royal O+ blood is both a blessing, with a curse... ☆
@@fjb4932I have A+ blood and I'm an all you can eat mosquito buffet.
Thx 😊
While exploring the deep Amazon jungle in the late 80s, I ran across a tribe of natives who used crushed Anato seed as a repellent. It worked exceedingly well, repelling all insects. The drawback is that it colors the skin a red/orange. The smell is slightly tomato like.The natives would cover themselves with it. I have subsequently used it to explore the Big Cypress Swamp in Florida. One can find it in most big box supermarkets in the spice aisle.
Only in America. That's one of the things I find most attractive about living in the USA - the shopping experience and choices of amounts being offered for sale. I don't live in the USA but I sure wouldn't mind,..... I think.
@@carolleenkelmann3829 while I suspect that this may also be a US thing, if your part of the world has Latino goods stores, you can find it there under the name "achiote". I will not be doing this unless I'm desperate, because I don't want to bother with the stains.
How much alcohol ? You didn't say.
Either you made a lot of this, or you used that vodka for some other use LOL! Not much left.
Thank you for your comment!
For mosquito-free zones: fill a 5 gal bucket ~2/3 w/ water and add 1/4 Mosquito Dunk (not the granular bits). Cover/secure with large mesh if worried about pets and critters - mosquitoes must be able to access the water. Ensure it never dries out. Replace water and dunks monthly (I replace water every 2 months with no problems). Fresh/pond water is best but I use plain city water with success (have had lots of rain though). I read to add a handful of straw/hay to city water to attract mosquitoes faster.
HOW IT WORKS: Mosquito dunks kill the larvae which stops the lifecycle making the area mosquito free. I’m guessing mosquitoes are territorial/don’t travel far because this has worked wonders since May 1st in Texas! I have one on my patio, another behind our pool, one by the side fence, another by the garage. We’re on 2/3 of an acre and when I enter the brush in the far backyard, I get eaten up - the enjoyable part of our backyard is mosquito free! One bucket seems to cover a pretty good size area. The one on my patio is actually a pretty empty pot without a hole in the bottom.
Imin Australia, what is mosquito dunk?
@@Aangel452 Google “Mosquito Dunks” and you should find them. It’s a natural (and cheap) remedy made from calcium and protein with a bacteria that kills the larvae of mosquitoes, blackfly and fungus gnats. They’re shaped like donuts about 1 1/2” and marketed for areas where standing water collects (think tires, ponds). They say they’re non toxic to everything else (my dog accidentally ate some with no issues and thinks they’re treats now). A quick search just said that chlorinated water will kill the bacteria in the dunks - maybe all the rain saved me. I’ll look for dechlorinating options going forward. Also, the Mosquito Bits are fast acting and not long lasting. Also search CZcams for mosquito control alternatives. I found a good video on it and I also found a very good article online about it from a scientist - he’s the one who mentioned adding hay to clean water. Good luck!
I'm in Texas also, for years all I've used is any container with a little bit of oil,(engine oil, olive oil, just oil) Oil floats on top of water, mosquitos lay eggs in water and the larvae suffocate because of the oil layer on top of the water. Just keep adding water if necessary.
What is mosquito 🦟 dunk?
“Mosquito Dunks” are a cheap product made to kill mosquito larvae. They’re sold at hardware stores and probably feed stores. They are about 2” and shaped like a doughnut. People use them in ponds, old tires, places that collect water. They made up of protein and calcium and container bacteria that kills the larvae, and they’re supposed to be nontoxic. Google “mosquito dunks“ and you should get some good information. The dunks are designed to last at least 30 days whereas the “mosquito bits” are fast acting and shorter lived.
I learned about this method from a CZcams video and also found a great article written by a scientist on it. He was the one that mentioned using a handful of hay in regular water to attract mosquitoes faster. FYI I read that the chlorine from city water is what will kill the bacteria in the mosquito dunks. I’m thinking all the rain we had is what kept mine working effectively. Going forward I’ll probably look for some alternatives to kill the chlorine (we used to have a Koi pond and I recall an additive I would use when we had to clean and replenish some of the water).
I’m intrigued by the other reply about the oil and water and I’m going to try that in my front yard and toward the very back of my yard as well.
You had me at "also Gnats"
Yes because Deep Woods Off works fine for mosquitoes but doesn't have much of an effect of the gnats that torment you in the evenings here in Florida, especially if you're trying to mow the yard once the sun sets. For non biting insects, they can drive me in the house quicker than the mosquitos do. Plus you get to smell like snickerdoodles.
Gnats gsuck
Omg! They’re so annoying! Had them go inside my mouth 😤
Cinnamon powder works like magic at repelling ants too: I sprinkled some at my backdoor, no ants came in at all this summer, they just won't cross it!
We get the ants in our Mailbox every year. I sprinkle Cinnamon down the bottom seams of the mailbox, no more ants. Postman is happy too.
Yep!🎉
Try Bay Leaves I place a few around the patio door and they really do get rid of the ants.
@@diann-b3w Thank you, I will!
Used the cinnamon as an ant repellent where there is water in and around my rv
ginger + nutmeg - all you need. No alcohol. Just mix it up and dilute with water.
Is ginger powder acceptable?
Equal parts?
I think he said the vodka or witch hazel helps the shelf life and he did say you could use distilled water. Pay attention.
I use a Garlick and White onion rub, Keeps Everyone away when I'm trying to get stuff done.
raw onion rub for bites, blisters and minor burns.
That our a sign around your neck..Got Aids last night..trust even the Mail Man won't come lol
Also works on vampires
Lol😂
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This recipe is defective: my vodka bottle never makes it to the mosquito repellant.
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Same🤣
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Makes getting that little funnel in the bottle a real bitch, too.
Witch Hazel is an underrated product. I love the smell.
I use it as an after shave. Love it.
I agree I use it for face spray, if you bump your leg or arm wioe it with wh & it won't bruise
Reminds me of being a kid.. My mother used to dab it on spots.. haha
my cousin hazel is not a witch
@@markburd8541 Which Hazel?
i mixed cinnamon leaf oil into some regular lotion. but - yes, DO NOT put anything with cinnamon leaf oil on your eyelids like i stupidly did. i've had that little bottle of cinnamon lotion for years, maybe even a decade. still burns like day 1. i'll try adding the vanilla to lotion too and try the spray as well. can not stand deet - but here's a good use for deet, if you had a wasp nest and removed it, spray a spritz of deet where the nest was and they won't come back. you can also remove the haze from headlights with deet, just don't put it on your skin!
Back when vaping first became a thing, they sold a 'fire and ice' ejuice that had actual cinnamon oil in it. It would, over time, turn the metal in your tank a black color that would wipe off in cleaning.
Anyway, one morning, I woke up late for work and was getting ready. Had my allergy eye drops in the same pocket of my purse as the ejuice. Accidentally poured it into my eye instead of the drops. The pain was excruciating and the entire side of my face swelled up and turned red.
Whoops. Yeah, don't get cinnamon oil in your eye. Don't even let that stuff get near it. Trust.
What is deet?
@@edmundochaparro-barriguete1215The main ingredient in most commercial insect repellents. It's an acronym, DEET, in all caps. Nasty stuff: dissolves a lot of plastics, damages camera gear, electronic devices, car interiors, camping gear. Find an insect repellent with picaridin, a synthetic form of a chemical found in black pepper. The CDC and WHO found it to be as effective as DEET, while not wrecking plastics, and without feeling greasy on your skin.
@@edmundochaparro-barriguete1215 Name brand for mosquito repellent. Also N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET, is the oldest, one of the most effective and most common active ingredient in commercial insect repellents.
The first test I would preform is whether or not it's a bear attractant. I'd hate the idea of a bear stalking me because it thinks I have french toast... (my bad for the word stocking instead of stalking, simple brain fart)
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That's pretty funny but also a good point to think about if you use where bears are..
I was about to mention that but you beat me to it! Hiking on a trail and having bears coming after you 😮
Only acts as a bear attractant if you mix it with butter & sugar. Voilá, human cinnamon toast! 🤌
One of the nicest soaps I ever used was with pure essential oils of cinnamon and also patchouli (a NICE one!) and lavender. It was EXOTIC. Patchouli is used as insecticide and is antiseptic. Lavender is antiseptic and analgesic. It would be a good combination.
Oh man, I HATE the smell of patchouli. Grew up in health food stores and they all have a faint smell of it mostly . HATE it!!
Sorry/not sorry ;)
Mosquitoes are a huge nuisance this year and its affected my garden. I just cant maintain it they are so bad. I’ll definately try this before we lose everything! Thank you!
Same here, in Louisiana. Mosquitoes outnumber people. lol
Yes, we didn't even really have mosquitos in Albuquerque, until last year, after Mr. Gates released them. They are too aggressive, and made me sick with something we now have called "Skeeter Syndrome". All by design, I'm sure.
Same!!!
Compliment s of Bill Gates, they've all been genetically modified.
@@edie4321after Mr. Gates released them?
7a, as well 10 miles north of the Ohio River.
Dried, pulverized yarrow umbels in grain alcohol. Fill the jar 3/4 with dried yarrow flowers. Fill to top with Everclear if you don't have a still going. Sit in dark area (we always used the potato box) for 6 weeks. Strain the solid matter. Fill spray bottle. Never get bit by a mosquito again.
Yarrow easily grows in 7a.
I use oil of eucalyptus and clove… I use a few drops of each and add to whatever you like and rub it on myself. I am a mosquito magnet and this works fir me.
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
❤@@kidwave1
@@kidwave1 We put cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil along the floor of a storage room in a restaurant I used to work in to 'deter' the mice that were getting in. They ate the cotton balls.
@@jentanner9418😂😂😂
@@jentanner9418They take them for their nest 😂
Vodka, cinnamon and vanilla, you say?
Add a pinch of nutmeg, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, three egg yolks and a 1/4 c. sugar. Cube up some stale/dried bread into 1 inch chunks into a bowl. Pour your custard, err...repellant...over the bread cubes and soak about 10 minutes. Put in a buttered ramekin/ceramic dish and place in a pre-heated 400 degree oven; immediately drop temp to 350 and bake until the custard is set and the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes. It's ok to be jiggly inside; but you don't want it wet (toothpick test). Let it cool before you scoop it out.
Ping back this comment if you want to know how to make some homemade whiskey caramel for the top.
Oh yes, my Mom used to make this repellent all the time, the whole family used it and loved it. Never tried it with the caramel topping though. Sounds great!
😂😂👍👍 YES please... how to make whiskey caramel topping!!
I raised chickens, and made a lot of custard, but never thought to use alcohol in it. Bourbon would be my choice.
@@rastus666 Vanilla and cinnamon have flavor compounds that are alcohol soluble. The vodka isn't to add any flavor, but to extract flavors from the ingredients. That's why vanilla extract uses alcohol. A little vodka helps those flavors spread (word choice?) throughout. The vodka does the work without adding any of its own flavor.
I have tried bourbon in the custard, but IMO it just made things bitter. That's why I use it in the caramel sauce. But give it a shot and see what you think.
@@Pipsterz You got it. I just eyeball this so I can adjust each time depending on what I want. But it's easy once you do 1 or 2 of them.
Start with a clean and dry sauce pan (this is important). Add a cup or so of white sugar and set the burner to medium. The sugar will start to melt.
Keep warming the melted sugar until you are just south of the caramel color you desire. Then kill the heat.
Add warm heavy cream. How much? I'd say a little less than the sugar you used, but more or less to taste. More cream makes a silky smooth, golden caramel. Less will draw out more of the intense caramel flavors.
Things are going to clump up, and at first you are going to think you completely bombed it. Crystals might form. That's OK. Just add a little more heat (low setting) to melt it back together. You might even need more cream. Keep it moving with a clean spoon. It'll work out.
That's your "basic" two-ingredient caramel.
The Whisky/Bourbon version is the same, except you will carefully add a shot or two of bourbon to the melted sugar and let it reduce a bit before adding the cream. Be ready with the cream - that alcohol will evaporate fast. That also means an open flame will ignite the fumes, so be careful. I just move the pan away from the stove to be safe, but even if it somehow ignites all you need to do is pull it away and blow the flames out.
Other options: add some butter (again, before the cream). I don't like it, but many do. "Salted Caramel" is just stirring some kosher salt into the final caramel sauce. Etc.
If you get a lot of clumps, just strain the hot sauce before you use it. No biggie.
** Clean and dry equipment is important. Any contaminant (including water) will cause the sauce to break or clump, sometimes beyond repair. Get that oil out of the corner of your pan. Then dry it over medium heat a minute before adding the sugar.
It's easy, and it keeps yet another jar of store-bought, highly processed high fructose corn syrup out of your fridge.
Enjoy.
Going to mix this up TODAY! I am highly allergic to mosquitoe bites and am also a "mosquito magnet"🧲
I get huge welts and itch for days.
If this works, I'll be eternally grateful!
Side note it could be a vitamin B deficiency. Cheers.
I use that muscle watery rub for the itch from bites... takes it away but stings like a bugger. Absorbing Jr. Oh hell ya. Swear by it.
Mosquitos love me. When I do get a bite, I put clear nail polish on the bump. Cuts off the air, no more itching. Downside is if bumps on are your legs, remember to take off polish before you shave your legs LOL
Thanks everyone for the helpful info.
Rub onion on bite, also good for mild burns
Hi. You should experiment with the amount of alcohol used, as oils are soluble in alcohol, and alcohol is soluble in water. If you can get it right, you'll never have to worry about the separation of the ingredients.
Big tip: if you get bitten and can't stop itching, spray yourself with ordinary white vinegar. It takes the sting right out and the bites heal quicker....you're welcome! 😊
tip 2, the product "afterbite" is just ammonia and water. not sure what percentage, maybe 5% ammonia. it will say on the packaging, you can buy a whole jug of ammonia fr the price of a little afterbite dabber, plus use it to kill slugs and clean your windows!
@@sheilajacare slugs something that you need to kill? I found one in my cat’s outside food bowl. I didn’t think it was harmful, but it must’ve left some kind of slimy residue, because my cats wouldn’t eat the food, after the slug had been in it. I had to get them a fresh bowl.
@@shannoncraig2147 yes. In my opinion. they esp eat garden veg. Persistent mean buggers. Seem to return again & again like birds of Capistrano
@@shannoncraig2147 only if you have a garden. i do, and they devastate everything if i don't at least try to control them. after it rains, there'll be hundreds eating my beans, carrots, i gave up trying to grow lettuce altogether, they eat the seedlings as they're coming up. the slime is gross and apparently bitter, the only things that eat slugs are things like ducks and hedgehogs. it was probably cleaning up crumbs in your cat's bowl. will be fine once washed, try vinegar to cut the slime, it's a bit hard to remove. side note - ammonia turns into nitrogen in the soil. good for leafy growth but not good for fruit/flowers.
@@shannoncraig2147put out little dish of beer. They drink themselves to death. Strain the beer and put it out again!
Hallelujah! I can be around other people and I’ll be the only one bit. I will try this asap. Thank you so much. If this works for me, you are a Godsend and I will let you know. I’ve been dealing with mosquitoes all my life and I’m 79 now. I don’t use commercial stuff, I try to fan them away, but they sneak up on me sometimes. PTL ❤️
Our mosquitos are terrible. I am going to make this tomorrow. Thank-you!
Let us know how well it works for you, if you don't mind.
I will be making this also, Louisiana gardens are mosquito heaven. 🤬
Did you make it? How is it working?
Easier- The most celebrated benefit of citronella is undoubtedly its insect-repelling prowess. The essential oils found in the leaves, particularly citronellol, emit a strong aroma that mosquitoes and other flying annoyances find highly offensive. Unlike harsh chemical repellents, citronella provides a natural and safe solution for creating a bug-free haven in your outdoor space. Plant them in pots and bring the plants in for winter and they will be fine.
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
_SSS_ (Skin So Soft) concentrate will "GAG"' anything that lives!
This was the only thing that worked for me, but I thought it wasn't made anymore.
I found out by accident Febreze works well here in Alabama. I spray my arms, legs & neck before working in my yard & no worries for the day.
Drunk mosquitoes are happy mosquitoes!
The grain alcohol at a high proof will allow the essential oil to blend and disburse instead of float on top.
@@teenajtxyeah, but why buy that when rubbing alcohol should work. It’s in witch hazel too
@@Obligate.Carnivore Some does, but it is also available alcohol free.
How about drunk humans? I don't know if it stops the bugs from biting, but I get happy, numb and stop caring if they do bite.
The vanilla extract has about the same alcohol content as the vodka, anyway.
Not to undermine your formula, but Vicks Vapo Rub liquid or cream. Spray liquid from a small bottle. Or a dot of the cream on arms, legs, behind ears. Smell only lasts a short while. No see ‘ms and mosquitoes hate it. Learned from an elderly woman online years ago.
I work outside and I'm going to try this. Any idea how long it lasts till i have to reapply?
I’ve tried this. Grabbed it out of desperation because it was all I had at hand, but as you said, it lasts only a short while and they’re at it again! 😫
I don’t even dot it, I slathered a big chunk all over my limbs, and after 15-20 minutes they were sitting on my arms digging through the coat of Vicks. When you’re outside, the menthol in the Vicks evaporates faster. 😭
While walking Hurricane Ridge on a beautiful sunny afternoon we stopped in the heather to enjoy our lunch. The black flies, deer flies and big mosquitos started fighting for our skin. I had made some hand cream from beeswax, olive oil, aloe vera gel and some tinctures including a little tea tree oil. Since this cream aids dry skin, sunburn, (and bed sores (believe it or not)) I rubbed it on my bare arms and face. Suddenly the biters stayed 15cm from us and as thick as like looking through a window screen.
They could not stand that tea tree oil. A friend from Australia who reacts to tea tree oil says it won't stop their biting insects.
Did you make your hand cream? I'd love the recipe if you wouldn't mind. Thx for the tip!
Have heard this often about tea tree oil.
It will or won’t. Your last sentence is confusing!
I have used cinnamon and have read about vanilla. Did not know about vodka or witch hazel. I have a well. I am allergic to commercial bug repellents. This is great! Thank you. I live in rural KY and stay covered in bug bites. I find cloves to be the most helpful.
I planted lemon grasses around my garden, deliberated set buckets water around the yard never seen any mosquitoes around. My son used to gets 10-20 mosquitoes stung every time he walk outside but now he walk outside and didn’t have to spray himself with mosquitoes repellent.
Essential oils shouldn't be put into plastic containers, it can actually be dangerous. You can get glass spray bottles, dark ones are best. I can't wait to try this formula though!
I also use Basil, which I grow in water elements, like the bird bath, and the smaller cistern that is for house use. Mosquitos hate it, and I put Dawn in the rain barrels I use for gardening. I just put a few drops. A dab of vapo rub on your check wrists and behind the ears helps too. It also deters wasps...we have really crazy ones where I am.
I am going to try your mix here. I do like cinnamon and vanilla, so thank you!
If this works, I will be a fan forever!!!!
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
@@kidwave1 Apparently, peppermint oil does not last very long in its effects.
Did it work?
@@angellas.1314 I just got the ingredients yesterday and will be mixing it up today and trying it in the yard. I’ll let ya know tomorrow.
@@OSKG2023 hey did it work???
One of my college professors often went to Africa during summer breaks. Large mosquitos! He swore by taking extra B-12. Maybe that's why mosquitos rarely ever bothered me to start with.
And Zinc.
Add a few drops of Dawn dish soap. It will help everything stay mixed together longer. Especially the oil.
Dawn has some bad chemicals in it. I prefer yucca extract as a natural wetting agent
Dawn soap is definitely ‘not’ organic my lad.
Never said it was, but it is very effective in breaking down oil and helping it to mix well in water.
I understand But dawn is environmentally unsafe!!! Find natural one!!!
Pass on NOT using Dawn. I use it for so many things. It never takes more than a few drops for everything from dishes to personal hygiene. I'm so careful with everything else but I'm not giving up my Dawn.
Thank you, NatureBoy, I'll be using Dawn when I make this bug spray to try.
I eat raw garlic with avocado (yum) for breakfast every morning (garlic cleans out your arteries) and haven't been bitten by a mosquito in many years. I like to sit outside in the evenings but they stay away. Not once has anyone told me they can smell it on me.
The mosquitoes can smell it.
@@jmas2312that’s great! …….and I’m gonna guess, the whole point of eating this.
Garlic keeps my wife away.
*Not once has anyone told me they can smell it on me* Because they don't get close enough to 😉
Are you sure it’s mosquitoes and not vampires ?
I need to make sure.
LoL that is so bizarre !! I wear cinnamon oil every day.
It is a natural antiDepressant❤
I had NO IDEA about this aspect of its character.
I rid myself of depression by a diet change. Remarkable how well being ketogenic helped me and many others with anxiety, depression, and bi-polar issues. I went full carnivorous myself. I used to have diabetes so this is the way. No more insulin and lost 65 pounds and lots of inflammation gone too. Day 200 as a carnivore. Meal planning is easy and never leftovers! LoL
Huh...thank you, never heard this.
@@Obligate.Carnivoredo you eat other things besides meat? Like vegetables?
@@shannoncraig2147 I used to when I was an omnivore, but I was diabetic and on insulin. Now I’m a carnivore and no longer diabetic or using insulin! I imagine I could, but won’t as I have no need for fiber passing through me.
@@shannoncraig2147 sorry, I eat BBBE, beef bacon butter eggs, but really I can afford ground beef mostly so in the last 202 Days I’ve eaten ground beef over 205 times. Meals are easy, I usually eat twice a day and usually a pound a day. Red meat mostly.
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I was just so tired of bites, I thot I would look online....and there you were.I can hardly wait to use it!!
It works great for me…thanks for subbing.
@@ZenGardenOasis.why not rubbing alcohol?
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
Did it work????
Sprinkle cinnamon powder on flower pot dirt to get rid of gnats.
My Welsh grandmother used vanilla extract as perfume, too.
The absolute best I've found is a citronella roll on. It's pure citronella oil in a roll on bottle that fits in one's pocket. You only need to apply it to your pulse points. I roll it on the back of my elbows, neck, knees, wrists, and ankles. Works fantastic, and not irritating unless you are allergic to citronella.
It's far easier to apply than a spray. It might not be as pleasing a smell to you, but I guarantee you won't get bit what so ever. You won't have to shake anything either. Citronella oil is not expensive and it's easy to refill the roll on bottle. If you go with this recipe, adding water is doing nothing but weakening the effect.
I went to a lake some summers ago, and doused myself in citronella oil. Just my luck that the biting critters were so used to people wearing it, that they associated citronella oil with food and dive bombed me. I was covered in black biters while onlookers were amazed. I had to jump in the lake to wash it off to get them to leave me alone.
That's crazy
@@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 ...crazy and painful.
I am very fortunate that mosquitoes do not bother me.
Glad you have the vodka ingredient. I’m allergic to witch haze. Thanks - gonna mix this asap. The mosquitoes follow me everywhere. I think I’m there main source of procreation. Hsha
Good luck!
@@ZenGardenOasis. wouldn't rubbing alcohol work as well (or better b/c its a higher % alcohol) and cost less than vodka?
@@sheilajacclever
Great info. Another tip. Sprinkle cinnamon in the area you want to keep ants out of. A natural way to keep them away. It works.
Here in the Land Down Under, (Australia) we don't use the nasty chemical concoctions on our skin. We use a product call 'Vanilla Mozi' that has been saving families for years. It a delicious aroma of Vanilla and Spearmint that actual hides you from all the nasty bugs. I recently discovered Vanilla Mozi in a big tube in the USA which was a life saver.
@@oneanddone1 Im aussie and have never heard of vanilla mozi? Who sells it here?
@oneanddone1I'm an Aussie and I've never heard of this product - and Vanilla is not a native plant of Australia. So I googled what/who the heck Vanilla Mozi is and see that the business name was registered in 2022 (in Australia). Perhaps they export because I've never seen it anywhere at all in Australia. I would imagine with all the mozzie problems we have up north that everyone would have heard of it.
@@thevocalcrone Good Job, well now we no there is probably no such thing🤔
I’m Aussie 52 years never seen nor heard of it??
There are no mosquitos around Gum-trees -- (Eucalyptus) ---- so my guess is they don't like the smell of 🐨Koala Bears 🐨 ---------- 🙂
You should check local regulations where you live before planting. Several species of eucalyptus are considered invasive in several states- definitely Florida and California. They draw a huge amount of moisture from the surrounding area, affecting all plants in the immediately surrounding area. In some states it's even illegal to buy or have them shipped in for planting.
@@mommy2libras You missed the hint --- to let you know where I live -- 🐨🐨🐨 Here is another -- 🦘🦘🦘
@@PaxAlotin-j6r Your "hint" was not a giveaway that you were referring to where you personally live. Nevertheless, his information is useful, as it's probably mostly people from the U.S. watching this video. Also, eucalyptus as a mosquito repellent is well known, so fortunately it's possible to purchase many products that have this ingredient. If the bulk of eucalyptus trees are in Oz, that makes a lucrative export for you guys! Mozzies are an issue all over the world, sadly.
Nothing scares away a mosquito like the scent of a drop bear. Got it. I think it may be legal to own those here in Texas. I can add to my tiger collection. 🤣
@@flylowlevel817 Tiger balm is good too.🙂
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm also in zone 7a and have been using the Stem Spray, but it likes a dessert for mosquitos. I use cinnamon in my coffee and yogurt daily so now is time for the skin😉. I really appreciate you sharing it with us. Blessings.
You are like me ,I love cinnamon in my Coffee..Will add I have this cinnamon from Vietnam!.It's called Vietnamese Cinnamon and it's under KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY. And it's very strong and totally fantastic. Just thought you would like to know..So Howdy From Texas 😊
Thank you, im allergic to most mosquito bites, i get swelling and even bruising AND i am moving to Puerto Rico. My family lives in rhe upper hills. Two weeks ago the repellent did NOTHING. I have allergies, but not allergic to cinnamon... YaY!! ❤ Muchas gracias😊Be blessed🥰
We visited San Juan on our honeymoon many decades ago, and visited family that lived up in the mountains. Be sure and line up some good repellent, I got a case of dengue fever while there. Nasty disease, sickest I've ever been. My mother in law says mosquitoes hate gringos, LOL. IDK, but I loved Puerto Rico minus the mosquitoes. Be blessed!
@@Doxymeister Thank you, I bought the best I could find and it worked until my very last day, 7 bites. My mom is native there but us kids just visit. Now that I'm planning to live there, it's a different story. I have become ill before from bites and my younger brother just cannot even visit any more😔.
There's got to be safer alternatives
Best of luck!
@@ZenGardenOasis. Thank you😊🙏
I ate a stick of cinamon doused on vanilla and washed it down with a glass of vodka. It works, there is already a line of mosquitoes wanting to try it.
I'm watching this for my daughter. The mosquitoes love her so much if you hang out with her she becomes a mosquito repellent for everyone else. I'll definitely give this a try!! Any recommendations on ticks? They are so bad and also dangerous.
I’ve heard people with vitamin b deficiencies attract more insect bites. Check out Dr. bergs YT channel for excellent advice on health issues. Happy gardening.
@@ZenGardenOasis. That is fascinating and thanks for sharing. I'm subscribed to Berg so I'm going to watch now.
@@ZenGardenOasis. I watch Eric Berg every day! Thanks for recommending him!
Guinea hens- I’ve heard many times that Guinea hens will wipe out their population for a year or two. They are problematic noise wise, but study up how to reduce that. I think it’s worth a thought and maybe a try.
I've been hearing ticks hate peppermint. May grow like a weed but could try it in planters.
Make a strong tea and apply, old time repellant.
I've been looking for a remedy forever and your video popped up. Mosquitoes love me, and I don't love them. Thank you. I subscribed.
Your property is lovely!
Thanks so much….lots of work for an old man. 😄
Some people experience a chemical burn or rash from cinnamon oil. There are also people who are allergic to cinnamon oil who will get contact dermatitis as well as photocontact dermatitis. I suggest caution when applying cinnamon oil for the first time. Apply a drop to your skin, and wait 12 hours to see if you develop a rash.
Test on wrist 24 hours before. As in video recommendation.
Another person who didn't listen to the video and chimes in with information that is in the video. Duh.
Thank you. Texas is mosquito alley. We have more than our chair of mosquitoes down here in Houston. Thanks again. I’m gonna try it.
More mosquitos than a chair?!?! Wow!!
For those willing to set aside some minor considerations, Lavoris mouthwash is cheap as dirt and readymade.
Out of all those ingredients my favorite is to use the vodka, I don't put on the skin I drink the whole bottle and then mosquitos don't touch me, or at least I don't feel em anyway.
Years ago when living in Hawaii, a friend said he would drink a six pack of beer the night before going hiking and that kept the mosquitoes away. I later learned it was because of the brewers yeast. I started giving the tablets to our dog and that also kept the fleas and ticks away. I even started taking the brewers yeast back then. Long time ago.
@@annwithaplan9766 thanks I will give that a try too 👍🏼
Extended this BEAUTIFULLY beyond the magic ad limit of 8 minutes. Props. 👏🏼
Thanks for putting it out there
I experimented using hand sanitizer before going to my garden. I rubbed it to my exposed skin, arms, legs neck and ears . It worked, probably the alcohol smell of hand sanitized deters mosquitos.
I have a ton of this stuff leftover from Covid erra. I will have to try it.
Easier option is apple vinegar. Not only does the smell repeal them, so does contact since its acidic (sour).
Do you rub it directly on your skin or put it in a spray bottle to mist your skin or your clothes?
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm I just wet a paper towel and rub it on my skin. issue with Spray bottle is applying it to your neck (don't want to spray it in my eyes).
Thank you I will try this because I don’t like cinnamon smell
@@yennguyen-uj3ri You identify as a mosquito dont you?😂
I've had good luck with rubbing basil leaves on exposed skin but I like this idea better. I'll try it as it seems more efficient and easy to put on all over. Thank you so much!
Pure patchouli oil spray works great for me but it is strong. I use it when i have bon fires etc.
Yep. That's what everyone in my University Anthropology class said, too
I should write an article on attracting mosquitoes because I, without realizing it, do everything to attract them. I wear dark colors, I wear cologne, and I dont like any of the smells of the things that repel them.
They hate fresh grapefruit juice. I juice the fruit and rub it on my arms and legs. Then i sit on my porch or garden with no problems at all.
Maybe the citrus or acidity?
Wow really. Finally something to do with yellow grapefruit.
@@deliawright8626 🤣 I haven’t eaten one in ages! They’re just too tart! I have to add a ton of sugar to it, to eat it!
@@shannoncraig2147try eating pomelos, just remove all the fluffy white stuff and tough skin since those parts are bitter. It's like a giant sweet grapefruit.
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
I will have to give this a try when it cools off. It would be great to get away from deet.
I would just like to point out that there is no reason to use good name brand vodka, like the one used in the video.
The cheapest stuff on the shelf will work every bit as well.
Think he used it cuz it's the best for making vanilla n other flavors is all. Cheaper isn't so great n u don't get good vanilla etc
@@MsLori1973One tablespoon for the repellent, 2 for me😁.
@@MsLori1973he wasn’t making vanilla. I think you need to watch the video again.
Vodka is vodka.
makes me wonder if you could put vanilla and vinilo oil in a diffuser and use it outside like one might use a citronella candle
Did you know the WHO's big insect repellent shootout found that citronella candles don’t actually do anything. I'm sure we could whip up all sorts of cooking spice concoctions that similarly don’t do much of anything, either.
Easier- The most celebrated benefit of citronella is undoubtedly its insect-repelling prowess. The essential oils found in the leaves, particularly citronellol, emit a strong aroma that mosquitoes and other flying annoyances find highly offensive. Unlike harsh chemical repellents, citronella provides a natural and safe solution for creating a bug-free haven in your outdoor space. Plant them in pots and bring the plants in for winter and they will be fine.
Unfortunately, this isn't a good option if the smell of the citronella repels me. In addition to finding the scent unpleasant, the scent also makes me nauseated. I don't know if that's just a weird "me" thing or other people have those issues with scents, too. For example, the smell of mushrooms being fried up for supper is even more nauseating. When my mother would cook mushrooms, I always had to seek fresher air outside the house!
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm You buy the plants. The plants do not have a string smell.
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm try cinnamon and lavender incense, works great on any flying bugs and even keeps ants away
I used citronella and got a plant too. Found out it's highly poisonous for dogs, even being near the plant because of their incredibly strong smelling glands. So these other things are helpful to know and use.
@@janellc900 True. It is not a perfect world. All pharma injections are also poison. That is why the Amish are healthy and never take them !lol
I do make my own, and it sounds like our common ingredient is the witch hazel. Also sounds like yours smells better! LOL!
It does smell very nice. Even hours later…..
@@ZenGardenOasis.I bet the bees are all about you! Smelling so good!😂 mBe careful the neighbor ladies may start liking the way you smell too! 😂 Great video!
I just made some with vanilla extract and water alone and gave it to my neighbor. She reported that it works!
What a great tip for my area. Really looking forward to trying this. I do not care for Off spray, but family has had to use it here.
I love reading the comments. Laughter is the best medicine.
So many 🤡
Thankyou. This video is definitely a serendipitous moment in my CZcams experience not attached to any algorithm. Perhaps AI can now read my mind.
Thanks for your interesting mix! Mosquitoes are a pain especially after you start itching!
Thank you for your excellent vids - essential for we gardeners! QUESTION: How much vodka should go into your DIY mosquito repellent? Thanks, again!
A few weeks prior to this video
I used cinnamon powder to keep gnats away when I walked on the Trail near my residence. I put the cinnamon powder in my hair and on my bare arms some carefully on my face. Also I’m not allergic to cinnamon. It really worked
But my skin tone was reddish 🙂
Hello. I love the information you provide in your videos.
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Beef brain capsules? No more senior moments - full-blown mad cow disease!
I substituted Isopropyl alcohol (2 Tbsp) for vodka in addition to using witch-hazel. Certain components of Cinnamon oil are somewhat sensitive to UV light and would recommend storing in a dark container or indoors. Or just add more cinnamon after a bit of time if necessary.
You forget to supply the amount of Vodka in the mix
1 tb
@@ZenGardenOasis. Thank you
I’ve used lavender spray. Works good and nice spell.
20% alcohol is essential to prevent mold & bacterial growth. If your vodka is "40-proof" (20% alcohol), then use ALL vodka, and omit the water. It will last indefinitely on a shelf.
Adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar will greatly help emulsify the oil so that it disburses more efficiently.
Vinegar repels people.
LOL!! That could be a good thing!
I really needed the belly laughs im getting from these comments!!! God Bless you all!!!
Any essential oils from smelly odorous plants or any fish oils or animal oils applied to the skin all work to deter insects and skeeters but the duration is about an hour before more needs to be applied or if washed or sweated away. Mud works also in a pinch but tends to cake up and irritate skin. Smoky smudge fires also work. Lastly just cover up in clothing or bug netting. Any of these natural options work if there is nothing else available while in the woodland.
Some people just smear a can of sardines all over themselves. 😂
@@ZenGardenOasis. I did say fish oil. You don't smell so good but you don't get bitten either.
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
@@kidwave1 My comment was "Any of these natural options work if there is nothing else available while in the woodland." Not "commercially available" solutions.
You might need to wear a full on Kevlar suit, because sometimes regular clothing isn't very effective, and wearing thin flimsy bug netting even less effective. The mosquitoes around here will bite you right through heavy denim.
What kind of cinnamon? there are drastically different ones like Ceylon cinnamon which is true cinnamon or cinnamon that they sell in the grocery store which is like Saigon cinnamon
Vietnamese Siagon cinnamon is the good stuff.
I think it’s the smell. Period. Doesn’t matter.
@@angellas.1314 Yeah, save the expensive stuff for when you're baking something.
Good video..... I use vanilla extract, cloves, cinnamon sticks, tea tree oil and vinegar. I mix them into my body cream and it's great!!
I use.skin so soft that works perfect? I put it on before I go outside. I use a washcloth to put it on or a spray bottle.Either one and I do not mix it with nothing.Just take it right out of the bottle and put it on your arm , your mack and that and it does work
I have heard that before, but that lotion never kept mosquitoes away from me. :(
I tried that before and came home from an overnight backpacking trip with 116 mosquito bites. No joke. I was miserable.
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm Don't use the lotion. It's not strong enough. You have to use the bath oil, original scent, and don't dilute it with anything.
I love those smells! I do not mind Mosquitoes so much, bc here in northern Germany, they don't really have dangerous viruses to spread around, and thus they are just little neighbours, asking a bit of what I have plenty... but the times are changing, and so are the locations of things and beings, and therefore: lovely finding such a nice recipe! Thank you ever so much!
lol 😂 I am a person that even putting Off on my clothing they bite me ! They adore me !
try rubbing habanero oil(fresh cut is best) all over, making sure to get plenty on your neck and ears. they don't like the spicy foods so u should be problem free from here on, good luck!
@@micjistersyou should never use something like that without doing a test spot first! Juice from a pepper could cause serious skin issues!
I had this ingredient from elsewhere and used it with which hazel and it works like a charm 👏👏👏
Take a spoon of curry a day keeps the mosquitos away. This is how my friends do it in India.
U r full of 💩 I’m from India…
I will happily try it. The mosquitoes in my area are out of control.
In the Army I used Avon's SkinSoSoft - (It's so popular that Ranger Joe's - right outside Benning used to stock it) Trust, me, in Ft Benning woods or Ft Lewis, you can have SOOO many mosquitos that you cannot talk w/o eating a few. I used to wear a sniper veil just to stop the nonstop whining of the mosquitos. I tried to buy SkinSoSoft but these days, I guess they have nothing but additives. Too bad. I'll have to give this a try.
Yes and it’s so hard to find now too. I used skin so soft as a child for mosquitoes and also did training at Benning 😊
back in the late '90's Avon changed the formula for "Skin- so- Soft" and it was not as effective as the original formula. The company didn't want their product to be know as a mosquito repellant but their sales dropped dramatically... I believe they did go back to the "original" formula due to the uproar from the hunting and fishing communities that were there biggest consumers.
@@annepotter-miles9887 another case of company thinking they know more than willingly buying customers.
I love the smell & taste of vanilla😍 I also wear it & eat it & I put it in my coffee every day.. also lemon, I like fresh lemon water with a drop of vanilla in it ...yum, I grate the lemon rind in too then rub it on my arms so I can smell it all day 🥰. I mix vanilla with cinammon as well, I don't get bit up like others do & thought it was cuz I eliminated carbs & possibly my vanilla, lemon cinammon use🤔
I really hope this works.
I’ve notice in the greenhouse mosquitoes will start to bite me. I’ll spray myself lightly with the mix and no more bites. Hope it works for you as well. Cheers.
Peppermint oil and distilled water, nuff said! To insects. mice and small critters, peppermint is like SMELLING SALTS! It is by orders of magnitude more effective than ANYTHING ELSE, ... and hey, it smells awesome. I'd rather smell like peppermint than ANY commercially available mosquito repellent, YUCK! Not to mention, those are all toxic.
I am a mosquito magnet, so I am going to try this, I have used lavender oil and mineral water in the past and it is very effective too.
How much witch hazel you didn’t say
Looks like T of vodka so maybe the same with hazel
Thank you so much for this! I love to use non-toxic recipes whenever possible and will definitely try this. We have lots of mosquitoes where I live.
Would rubbing alcohol work as well? I don’t have witch hazel or vodka, but i do have rubbing alcohol.
Probably, but it dries out the skin.
Rubbing alcohol is actually toxic.
Lovely thanks
Lemon balm is good as well
And lemongrass/fever grass