How to Make Eucalyptus Tick Repellent
Things You'll Need
- 15 to 25 eucalyptus leaves
- One quart of water
- Strainer
- Re-usable spray bottle
- Eucalyptus or lemon eucalyptus essential oil (optional)
- Four ounces of distilled water (optional)
Instructions
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Eucalyptus Leaf Repellent
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Boil 15 to 25 eucalyptus leaves in one quart of water for approximately 10 minutes. The authors of "Dead Snails Leave No Trails" note that you may need to adjust the number of leaves, because the scent's strength may vary between each eucalyptus tree.
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Cool the contents to room temperature.
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Pour the cooled water and leaf mixture through a strainer to remove the leaves, and then discard the leaves.
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Pour the remaining liquid into a spray bottle to use as needed.
Essential Oil Repellent
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Fill a spray bottle with four ounces of distilled water.
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Add ten drops of eucalyptus or lemon eucalyptus essential oil, and close the bottle. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy recommends 10 to 15 drops of oil for insect repellent, but you may want to begin with fewer drops and increase it incrementally to suit your tolerance for the scent.
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Shake the bottle to mix the contents, and use the repellent as needed.
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