My camping neighbor/friend gave me this idea and since we have SO many spiders and bugs this year I immediately made a few sachets to help keep them out of the RV. Very easy to make, and since I had the ingredients on hand it's also a quick project. I have a doTERRA repellent blend called TerraShield that has a mix of sesame, citronella, lemongrass, thyme, cedar wood, geranium and peppermint that I used but after having the bags hanging for a few minutes I gave myself an asthma attack! I've used a drop or two of the bug blend on my skin with no issues but I guess the bags were just more than my lungs could handle. I'll be remaking these sachets using simpler ingredients that I know I won't have issues with.
You'll need:
- uncooked rice
- essential oils
- small organza drawstring bags
Mix rice with a few drops of essential oils, spoon into the organza bags, cinch the top and hang around areas where bugs are prone to come in (windows, doors) and/or in your closets. I'm not setting them on any surface that might be damaged by the oils.
I wrote the above post after making my bags, but then Jenn sent me much better directions and info and I told her I was posting her version instead haha:
15 drops of oils for every one cup of rice
Mix rice and oil in large bowl
Let sit about 15 - 30 minutes to soak up oil
Then fill your bags with about 3/4 cup rice
Suggested oils (just ideas, more bug repellent ideas online-but these smell good and are known to repel bugs)
Lemon
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Peppermint
Orange
Lavender (closets and drawers)
Tea tree (smaller amounts-not near clothes)
Citronella (smaller amounts-not near clothes)
Combo ideas
Lemon, Orange, Peppermint
Orange, Eucalyptus
Lavender, Peppermint
Lavender, Rosemary
Use the Tea tree or Citronella to “refresh” the bags with 4-6 drops every 3-4 weeks in main areas
Use peppermint to “refresh” the bags with 4-6 drops every 3-4 weeks in clothing areas such as drawers and closets
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