Are bugs bugging your buddy? Essential oils can be a safe and effective deterrent for all types of pests. This blend of apple cider vinegar and essential oils targets mosquitos, fleas, ticks and biting flies.
Essential Oil Pest Repellent Spray for Dogs
Ingredients
- 8- oz. spray bottle, preferably amber or cobalt glass
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup distilled water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup witch hazel
- 1/4 tsp. neem seed oil
- 30 drops cedarwood
- 30 drops eucalyptus
- 20 drops geranium
- 20 drops lavender
Instructions
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In spray bottle, combine ingredients, except distilled water.
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Fill bottle with distilled water.
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Seal tightly and shake well.
To use
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Shake bottle before each use. Spray directly onto your dog, avoiding eyes and snout. Use fingertips to massage oils into the fur. Reapply as needed.
Recipe Notes
- DO NOT USE ON CATS OR OTHER PETS. This recipe is for dogs only.
- Avoid using citronella. It’s used in some bark collars as a deterrent because dogs really don’t like the smell.
- Get the ingredients you need to make this natural bug spray at Vitacost.com!
