🌿 Citrus-Eucalyptus Lawn Mist
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 tablespoons witch hazel or white vinegar
10 drops eucalyptus oil
10 drops lemon or citronella oil
(Optional) 1 teaspoon castile soap (helps spread and stick)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle or pump sprayer.
Shake thoroughly before use.
Lightly mist the lawn after mowing, focusing on shady or moist areas.
Apply in the early morning or late afternoon.
Keep pets and children off the lawn until it dries (approx. 15–30 mins).
Tips:
Reapply after heavy rain or watering.
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
🌿 Peppermint-Mint Spray
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops spearmint essential oil
(Optional) 1 teaspoon mild liquid soap
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle or garden sprayer.
Shake well before spraying.
Lightly mist over the lawn after mowing.
Best applied in the early morning or evening.
Tips:
Strong mint smells confuse and repel midges and other flying insects.
Reapply every few days or after rain.
🌿 Garlic Lawn Tonic (Smell fades quickly!)
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2–3 cloves of garlic, finely minced or crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
(Optional) 1 teaspoon dish soap
Instructions:
Blend garlic and water thoroughly; strain out solids.
Add lemon juice and optional soap.
Spray lightly over the lawn or near seating areas.
Tips:
Acts as a natural repellent for midges, mosquitoes, and even some lawn pests.
Smell dissipates within a few hours but remains effective.
🌿 Vinegar-Citronella Mist
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
10 drops citronella essential oil
5 drops tea tree oil
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.
Shake vigorously before spraying.
Lightly coat the grass and surrounding garden borders.
Tips:
- Vinegar strengthens the repellent scent.
Works best when applied twice a week during peak midge season.
🔥 Bonus Tip: Essential Oil Diffusers Outdoors
Place outdoor diffusers near patios or lawns using oils like eucalyptus, citronella, peppermint, or lemongrass.
Creates an invisible “shield” that midges hate flying through.