toni
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 4:35 am Post subject: Mosquito Repellent Spray |
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1 ounce/28 grams Peppermint Essential Oil
3 ounces/85 grams rubbing alcohol
mix together in a fine mist sprayer. Apply to arms and legs but do NOT use it on face, near eyes or on very small children.
It is a strong mixture but very effective. Also, the alcohol evaporates making you cooler and the peppermint makes you smell good 
Always shake the bottle before using.
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Droopy
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:00 am Post subject: |
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Looks like something I could try. We've got gnats, and lots of them too.
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Biita
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:09 am Post subject: |
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I could try that,,,we got lots of mosquito's,,plus i like the smell of pepperment. Thanks Toni!
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eileen
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I've never made up a spray with peppermint oil before. I usually use citronella but will try the peppermint as anything that might keep midges away is fine by me. 
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kuntrygal
Texas ~ Zone 8
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I'm sure that will smell better than 'Avon, Skin So Soft' that people were using (and maybe still) several years ago. Plus it made me itch! I'll try Dr. Toni's brew. 
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Wrennie
Catskill Mountains NY
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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I've heard listerine works well too. Put it in a spray bottle and spray the area you'll be in and around yourself. Same thing dont get it in your eyes.
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