Make Your Own Mosquito Repellent Bracelet
06.06.2023 - 16:42
/ onegoodthingbyjillee.com
/ Jill Nystul
It’s that time of year when we want to be outdoors enjoying all the fun activities that spring and summer have to offer. Unfortunately, all that outdoor fun usually comes along with bug bites, including mosquitoes. With concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus becoming more serious, today we’re sharing a way to fight back naturally with this clever mosquito-repelling bracelet you can make yourself.
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Kaitlyn writes……. A couple of weeks ago I saw a sale on some mosquito repelling bracelets that were infused with citronella essential oil. My first thought was, “I bet I could totally DIY those!” And I was right! My version combines a paracord bracelet with a simple essential oil mixture. So much better than the nasty smelling store-bought bug sprays!
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One quick note on the effectiveness of these bracelets – I found really mixed reviews on the store-bought ones. Some people swear by them and others say they still get lots of mosquito bites while wearing them. I found a particularly great review on Brian’s Backbacking Blog. Brian’s family tested them for a week in the Traverse City area of Michigan and said they worked just as well as bug sprays they’ve used in the past. I also read about a test done in Texas that found the bracelets to be effective but not quite as effective as spray containing DEET.
I would recommend using these bracelets in mild mosquito conditions. But I would definitely not rely on these if you are going to an area where disease ridden mosquitos are a concern.
I learned how to make paracord bracelets at a church girls camp a couple of years ago. The girls had a blast making them
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