It has several ingredients including the extract of Cedarwood and Clove essential oils. It is not harmful, additive and a non-toxic product that is both safe and effective. It has been designed to be a skin repellent against bed bugs. Many people don’t know that you can make your own bed bug repellant using just common household ingredients. To be certain, bed bugs aren’t the worst creatures to come across, but sometimes their numbers get out of hand and these pesky little creatures start wreaking havoc on your life. Luckily, making your own bed bug repellants is easy and is an excellent way to help keep them from appearing at all! Bed bugs have a way of coming out of nowhere. I was at the library a few months ago when I spotted bed bug skins on the table. You could say I’ve had a problem with bed bugs in the past, so you can imagine how quickly I grabbed my things and moved — or, let’s be honest, sprinted — away from that location. The fact is that many people are surprised when they end up with bed bugs on their skin. Since it can be hard to detect them all the time, here are some ways you can prevent bed bugs from biting your skin
Bed Bug Repellent For Skin
Introduction
I know what you’re thinking: “What the heck are bed bugs doing on my skin?!” Well, they’re not—not unless you’ve been hiding in the closet of a creepy hotel or sitting on the bus next to a stranger with an infestation (although this is possible). But just because these nasty critters aren’t on your skin doesn’t mean that some other kind of insect isn’t. Bed bugs may not be attracted to your body’s chemistry as much as they are to your sheets and pajamas, but there are plenty of creepy crawlies out there that do like our oily skin. So if you plan on vacationing in rural Africa anytime soon, keep reading for 5 simple ways to repel those unwanted blood-suckers from biting into your flesh:
Why Bed Bugs Bite Humans
Why do bed bugs bite humans? Because they are hungry. They feed on our blood and need it to survive.
Bed bugs aren’t harmful, but they can be annoying and inconvenient if you have them in your home or hotel room. They don’t transmit diseases, but their bites can cause rashes and irritation for people who are sensitive to them. Bed bugs also leave behind a smelly secretion when they feed on us that some people may find unpleasant or overwhelming.
Repellent For Bed Bugs
Bed bug repellents are products that you apply to your skin to keep bed bugs from biting you. They can be used by anyone, including people who are sensitive or allergic to insecticides. This guide will help you understand what makes a product work as a bed bug repellent and how to use it effectively.
What is a Bed Bug Repellent?
A bed bug repellent is any substance that prevents or reduces the likelihood of being bitten by a bed bug. Some common repellents include:
- Deet (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), which has been used for decades as an effective and safe way to prevent bites from mosquitoes and ticks;
- Permethrin, which kills insects by attacking their nervous system;
- Pyrethrins, also known as pyrethroids;
- Natural plant oils such as citronella oil (from lemon grass) or tea tree oil (from melaleuca trees).
Natural Repellents
You can repel bed bugs with natural repellents. Natural repellents are safe for use around children and babies, but be sure to avoid using them on their skin. There are many natural bed bug repellents that are effective at keeping pests away from your home or business, including:
- Vanilla extract—the scent of vanilla will ward off insects like ants and cockroaches as well as bedbugs
- Peppermint oil—peppermint oil is known to keep fleas away from pets, so it may also work on bedbugs
- Lavender essential oil—lavender has been used for centuries to treat headaches and insomnia because it smells calming; it’s also known for its ability to repel insects
The best natural alternative to insecticide sprays and also commercial bug spray and bed bugs repellent can be as easy as a few basic ingredients and oils that are safe to use around children and babies.
In the world of natural remedies, there are a number of options that can be used to repel insects and keep them from biting you. However, if you are trying to avoid using chemicals in your home or on yourself, then it is important to know that some alternative remedies will not work as well as an insecticide spray would.
Natural repellents tend to be less effective than insecticides because they don’t kill the insects; instead they mask their scent and make them less attractive targets for other bugs and humans. The same goes for commercial bug sprays: they generally contain more toxic ingredients than those you might find in homemade recipes online.
Essential Oils
The essential oils you see in this section are highly concentrated and should not be used on children or pets. They may also cause irritation to skin if not properly diluted in a carrier oil (such as coconut oil) before application. Essential oils need to be diluted into a carrier oil or water before application to the skin, because they are so powerful, and can be flammable if not handled properly. Avoid contact with eyes, ears and nostrils by wearing protective glasses and gloves when handling these oils directly.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a natural essential oil that has been used for thousands of years as a natural antiseptic and also a natural insecticide. It is an effective bed bug repellent and is highly recommended to use in combination with other methods of control.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is a daisy-like flower that has been used in traditional medicine as a mild sedative. The tea can also be used as an anti-inflammatory and a natural repellent.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a natural astringent that can be used to treat irritations on your skin. It’s pretty useful for everything from acne to shingles, but it can also work as a natural remedy for bed bug bites too.
Witch hazel contains tannins and plant oils, both which have anti-inflammatory properties. This means witch hazel can help relieve itchiness caused by bed bug bites or even other types of insect bites like mosquito bites or spider bites. The astringent nature of witch hazel will also help shrink swollen lymph nodes (which may appear after you were bitten), making them less noticeable and less uncomfortable over time!
Natural repellents for bed bugs are available but may not always be effective.
One of the best ways to keep bed bugs out of your home is by using a natural repellent. Natural repellents are not always effective, but they work well for some people. Natural repellents can be used on both clothing and skin.
Natural Bed Bug Repellent For Skin:
To use this method, you will need to create a mixture of various essential oils and water in equal parts. The mixture should then be applied to your skin as needed. Below is a list of the most common essential oils used with this method:
- Cedarwood oil
- Cinnamon oil
- Clove bud oil
In addition, if you would like more information regarding natural bed bug solutions such as these, please see my other articles listed below:
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