2. Natural Insect Repellent

3. The essential oils that work well against biting insects (mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas) :cinnamon oil (mosquitoes) lemon eucalyptus or regular eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice) citronella oil (mosquitoes and biting flies) castor oil (mosquitoes) orange oil (fleas) rose geranium (ticks and lice)

4. Safe carrier oils and alcohols olive oil sunflower oil any other cooking oil witch hazel vodka

5. Natural Insect Repellent Recipe Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil or alcohol. Rub or spray the natural insect repellent onto skin or clothing, using care to avoid the sensitive eye area. You'll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise. Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. If you wish, you may combine the oil with aloe vera gel to change the consistency of the product.