Make a Lavender Vinegar Insect Repellent

Lavender and vinegar both have good properties in their own right. When combined, they make an excellent insect repellent that also serves as a soothing application to bites.

Ingredients

 * Dried lavender flowers
 * White wine vinegar



Steps

 * 1) Assemble the list from "Things You'll Need" below.
 * 2) Fill the bottle with the dried lavender flowers. Use the funnel to get the flowers into it.
 * 3) Pour in enough vinegar to cover the flowers and reach to the top of the bottle. Again, use the funnel.
 * 4) Set aside to infuse for one to two weeks. Shake daily to assist the infusion process.
 * 5) Strain the mixture through muslin. Return to the bottle and label.
 * 6) Dab on to repel insects. This will need to be reapplied every hour or so.

Tips

 * You can also dab this repellent on bite areas should you be bitten by insects; the vinegar will soothe the itching and slight pain.

Things You'll Need

 * Bottle with a stopper, cleaned
 * Funnel
 * Muslin and bowl for straining
 * Label for bottle