17 DIY Bug Repellent Tricks and DIY Mosquito Repellent Tricks!

Got bugs? Check out these tried and true DIY Bug Repellent Tips and DIY Mosquito Repellent Tricks!

Got some itchy bugs in your life? Ready to see them gone, real gone??

Frugal friend Ashley was on the hunt for some ideas for Homemade DIY Bug Repellent, so I asked away on The Frugal Girls Facebook page!

Check out these Mosquito and Bug Repellent tips from your frugal friends, with ways to keep those pesky mosquitoes and buggers away this summer… Bye bye little buggies!!

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Carol said: “I put a baggie 1/2 full of water and put 5 shiney pennies in it and tack it beside my screen door. Flies think it is a predators nest and stay away. I used to have bad problems with flies… now I don’t.”

Elaine said: “I have had good results using citronella oil… you dab it on forehead, ankles, elbows, shoulders….it is natural and works great. If you would rather spray it, use a glass spray bottle filled with distilled water and a few drops of the citronella oil. Be sure to use a glass spray bottle and only mix what you are going to use that day.”

Jamie said: “Try using citrus essential oil or lavender essential oil, mixed with water in a spray bottle.”

Shaunna said: “Using ‘Skin So Soft‘ by Avon will help keep the mosquitoes away!”

Erica said: “I currently live in Thailand, where mosquitoes are everywhere year-round. So far the best mosquito repellent I’ve found is eucalyptus oil. A mosquito found its way into our room one night and was buzzing around waiting for us to fall asleep, so I filled a little spray bottle with water and a little bit of eucalyptus oil, and shook it and sprayed all around our bed (the sides of the bed, the headboard, and the top sheet–not on pillows or anywhere we might touch and get in our eyes). No bites! We even woke up feeling refreshed and re-energized from the aromatherapy effects.”

Patti said: “Here’s a recipe for DIY Insect Repellant:
– 3.5 ounces witch hazel
– 1/2 tsp lemongrass oil
– 1/2 tsp eucalyptus oil
– and 1/2 tsp citronella oil
Combine all ingredients in a 4-oz. spray bottle, and shake before each use!”

Melissa said: “I use Coconut Oil as a spider repellent.”

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Laura said: “I know that Listerine will kill mosquitoes.”

Wendy said: “Make sure to use the “old fashioned” Listerine… the plain yellow Listerine.”

Susan said: “We have also used the Listerine in a spray bottle and sprayed it around at a family reunion. It worked great!”

Bonnie said: “Dryer sheets! You can rub them on your skin or put them in a pocket! I also put original scent Listerine in a spray bottle, and mist it around our deck and fire pit. Works GREAT!”

Karen said: “When we went camping, we used Bounce dryer sheets to wipe on our arms and legs for the evening. It worked great and kept the mosquitoes away!”

Kathleen said: “I keep a box of dryer sheets in the car for my grandchildren. If I feel their skin is too sensitive, I just rub the dryer sheet on their clothes and socks.”

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Ashley said: “We use pure vanilla extract, and it works great!”

Kim said: “I take garlic pills and the bugs pretty much leave me alone all summer. And no, the humans don’t. You don’t smell like garlic from garlic pills.”

Krista said: “I use Zote Soap in my Homemade Laundry Detergent… it’s a natural bug repellent.”

{go here for a Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe… Zote could then be substituted for the Fels-Naptha soap}

Priscilla said: “No lie, here in Miami it is a Cuban custom to fill a clear bag of water to hang by the area you will be. I have never had a problem with mosquitoes when I do this.” 😉

Are you ready for more frugal and fun ideas? I have even more creative frugal summer tips to share with you. I know you’ll love these ideas…