Noseeums are small, stinging biting insects that are infamously hard to get rid of. They seem to affect some people more than others and the bites can be severe on some people but not others. People yell “no see um” but they’re actually kissing bugs and the bite feels like a pinch (if you’ve been bitten by one you know this) and look like red welts. There are many plants you can use to keep the mosquitoes away, but if we’re going to talk about mosquito repellents, here are some that actually work. Planting these in your yard, and then making a natural mosquito repellent spray with them, is a great way to keep those pesky little vampires away.

Noseeum Repellent

Introduction

No-see-ums, also known as sand flies, gnats, punkies and biting midges, are tiny flies that are only about a tenth of an inch in length. However, don’t let their small size fool you—no-see-ums pack a powerful punch. They have long proboscises with multiple piercing points that can leave you with a souvenir from your trip in the form of several itchy bumps. Here’s an effective no-see-um repellent recipe to help keep these bugs at bay:

Mix 1 teaspoon of eucalyptus oil with 1 cup of plain white vinegar.

Mix 1 teaspoon of eucalyptus oil with 1 cup of plain white vinegar. Do not use any other colored vinegars, as they may contain dyes or other ingredients that could irritate your skin. Also avoid red wine, balsamic and apple cider vinegars; the acidity in these types of vinegar may cause irritation to your skin on its own, so adding essential oils to it is not recommended. Rice vinegar should also be avoided because it is too mild for this purpose, though you could use rice wine instead if you want a more intense scent that’s still safe for use on humans (just don’t drink it!).

If you don’t have access to eucalyptus oil at a health food store near you but are able to find tea tree oil (which has many similar properties), then that’s fine as well! Just make sure whatever choice of essential oil or herbal extract was used was diluted before applying it directly onto yourself—and remember: never use straight alcohol!

Add water to the mixture until the fill line is reached.

After the water has been added, use a funnel to pour the mixture into your bottle. If you don’t have a funnel, you can also use a glass measuring cup filled with water and then pour that over your hands.

You can also just pour it directly from the measuring cup over your hands (but make sure you have something else ready to catch any spills).

If this still seems like too much work, just go ahead and dip both hands into the bucket of repellent and then shake them off so they’re wet with product but not dripping wet. Next up is adding more water until we reach our fill line!

Shake gently and apply liberally to skin or clothing.

Shake gently and apply liberally to skin or clothing. Apply to exposed skin, avoiding the face and sensitive areas of your body if possible. Do not spray directly on face, as this will irritate the eyes when you blink. Apply to clothing for extra protection from ticks, chiggers and other biting insects such as mosquitoes and black flies. For best results, reapply every two hours while outdoors in tick-infested areas or after outdoor activities like gardening or hiking that bring you into close proximity with ticks.

This is a natural repellent that you can make at home.

Eucalyptus oil is a natural insect repellent, pesticide and flea repellent. It’s also toxic to humans if ingested in large quantities. If you want to make your own insect repellent at home, mix 5 drops of eucalyptus with 1 tablespoon of water or witch hazel and apply it directly to your skin as needed.

Conclusion

This is a natural repellent that you can make at home. It’s a great alternative to sprays that are full of chemicals and can be harmful to your skin. You can also use this solution on your plants if they’re being attacked by these pesky insects!