Comments on: Make Your Own Non-Toxic Bug Spray

By: 10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:31:48 +0000

[...] Make your own. Cleaners, bug spray, body scrub, you name it. Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:02:22 +0000

Hi Jeannie, I haven’t tried it on the skin – but the ingredients probably wouldn’t harm skin. The only thing is the soap will make it slimy, which you may not want at a wedding.

By: Jeannie Martin

Jeannie Martin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:23:40 +0000

Can this type bug spray be used on skin to keep bugs from biting during a wedding?

By: The Sensible Momma

The Sensible Momma — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:32:00 +0000

Hi Lisa,

I haven’t tried it, but my mom said that she has used it to kill grass, too. Hope this helps!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Great- I am always looking for an effective, lower chemical option for pest and weed control. Do you know if it kills grass too? Thanks for the great idea.

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:20:00 +0000

An even less expensive option, that also works great:

1 tsp. real liquid soap (like ivory)
1 tbsp. oil
in a gallon jug of water

Shake it up, and put some in a squirt bottle. I use this on ants, too, and it kills them almost instantly.

By: The Sensible Momma

The Sensible Momma — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +0000

I have actually made the spray without Gin (when I was in the college dorms) and it worked well against ants…it isn’t as strong- but it is a nice solution!

By: wherelifebecomesart

wherelifebecomesart — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:46:00 +0000

I JUST found ants in our playroom today, but being my kids playroom, I haven’t wanted to use bug spray. Since we have hardwood floors, I might just give this a try. I just wish I had some Gin around…lol.