To make this homemade bug repellent, combine a cup of vegetable oil with a tablespoon of dish soap. This mixture acts as a shelf-stable concentrate that you can keep indefinitely.

Reluctant to expose yourself and your family to chemicals found in commercial bug sprays? Mix up an effective but nontoxic homemade alternative.

The simple rule of thumb with essential oil-based homemade bug sprays is to choose an oil that repels insects and mix it with a carrier, usually an alcohol or oil. Insect repellent essential oils ...

If bugs are chowing down in your garden, step inside your kitchen and prepare to create a DIY bug repellant that'll keep ...

Is homemade mosquito repellent effective? What ingredients are the best repellents? As mosquitos spread more illnesses this summer, what to know before trying it.

Keep mosquitoes away with these simple and natural DIY repellents—safe, effective, and easy to make at home. #DIYHacks ...

The Queen of Clean shares two natural homemade mosquito repellents that work against mosquitos, flies, and other insects.

Bugs Away insect repellent Yield: 1 cup (8 ounces) Frequency of use: Use as needed, spraying over the entire body. Repeat application every two hours when outdoors (or every hour, if sweating ...

Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents, all claiming to thwart pesky bugs.

The Problem With Homemade Mosquito Repellent To protect yourself and your family from bites and bug-borne diseases, stick with products that have a proven track record of keeping pests away ...