How to Keep Bugs Away With This Non-Toxic Mason Jar Repellent. There are lots of bugs especially in the summer. A mason jar with citronella oil isn’t any new thing. However, you can also make pretty luminaries using essential oils rather than chemicals to help keep bugs away. These DIY Bug Repellent Summer Mason Jar Luminaries can help ward off the bugs with pleasant smell and they are just so beautiful for outdoor night enjoyment! For those who love essential oils, this is a must-try recipe!
Supplies Needed:
40 drops each of Lemon, Lavender, Cedarwood, and Thieves or OnGuard (depending on the brand). You can also use other oils but these are the best for repellent though eucalyptus and lemongrass are also effective.
- 4 Mason Jars (you can also recycle jelly jars, etc)
- 40 drops each – Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon and Thieves essential oils (or use your own combination of oils but these are known to help to repel the buggies). This equals TEN drops of each oil / jar.
- 2 fresh lemons
- 2 fresh limes
- 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
- water
- Floating tea light candles
Learn how to assemble via the link below:
