This recipe uses essential oils which are highly effective for natural bug protection.
Insect repellent for dogs essential oils.
My personal homemade insect and pest repellant adventures.
They found that repel lemon eucalyptus was the most effective repellent more so than a 7 deet repellent.
Babyganics natural insect repellent wipes.
It also soothes the irritation of flea bites.
Because of its sedative properties it s good for dogs who are overly excitable or nervous.
Top 10 essential oils that repel bugs bug spray recipe diffuser blends and more diy recipes to naturally keep bugs away.
Essential oils that repel insects.
Bug soother spray 8 oz natural mosquito gnat and insect deterrent repellent with essential oils safe for adults kids pets environment made in usa deet free 4 2 out of 5 stars 1 398 9 96 9.
This well known and much beloved essential oil can be used as a natural insect repellent to deter fleas and other crawling bugs.
I m also going to include the amazon rating for each one of these products so that you can make an informed decision.
I don t use any commercial insect flea tick fly etc preventatives on my dogs.
They are highly toxic and harmful.
I prefer to use this recipe on clothing or gear instead of directly on the skin.
There are some concerns about putting these directly on the skin especially on children.
Believe it or not but i have compiled a list of insect repellent products from amazon s online market place that contains essential oils.
Lavender lemon citronella sage clary sage bergamot cedarwood lemon eucalyptus lemongrass peppermint geranium sweet orange and rosemary.
Repel also placed second after picaridin in the consumer reports ranking.
It is also the season for insect bites and many humans shower themselves and their dogs in harmful bug repellent chemicals for protection.
Summer is the season for bbqs picnics and alfresco meals.
Repel s available at many different stores.
Some of the essential oils you can safely use on dogs for flea and tick prevention are.