Natural bug repellents?

I need some help with an insect repellent I can make myself. Every recipe I've found online is for the kind you put on your body; I'm interested in some for my patio. With the weather getting nicer my family and I are spending a lot of time out there and I don't want us getting swarmed later in the summer. Any recipes or links would be greatly appreciated.

Comments

  • There is a natural product called geraniol from geranium plants. Look for the products on ebay.

  • I would try dish soap and water. I that mixture is used on industrial farms to keep away pests. Other than that maybe OFF. Sorry if this didn't help.

  • The best natural plant insect repellant that I've ever used is cat-nip plants. I grew them in 'window boxes' that I put all around the edges of my porch/patio. Cheap and easy!

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