Yes, I'm dating myself with this one!
Paul Harvey had a segment years ago, where he shared this spray recipe.
Over the years I think people have forgotten about it.
So here it a reminder with photos on how to make it.
Only 3 ingredients needed:
Big bottle of BLUE cheap Mouthwash
3 cups of Epsom Salts
3 stale 12 oz. cans of cheap beer
Mix all 3 ingredients together until salt is dissolved.
Bottle of mouthwash
Epsom salts
stale beer
FYI, start with a large pitcher.
I had to switch - it's a lot of liquid! LOL
Stir until salts are dissolved
Pour into a spray bottle.
Makes quite a lot.
Spray anywhere you sit or hangout outside, it won't harm plants or flowers.
I spray it on my window screen from the inside out
(so I don't get my windows dirty ;)
I spray the deck and walkways throughout the gardens.
It does make a huge difference.
Recently had the Little's here and spent a lot of time outside playing.
Happy to report no one received a bite.
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Thanks so much for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty 40!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome! Thanks so much for hosting♥
DeleteI had never heard of this mix to keep mosquitoes away--and they love me! I get bitten a lot. So I could use it. Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
ReplyDeleteThey love me too! It's crazy how this keeps them away.
ReplyDeleteI used to go out gardening with dryer sheets sticking out of very nook and cranny - to no avail!
This is cheap and makes a lot!
I spray the area I plan on gardening in, plants and all, what a relief!
Never heard of this mix either but worth a try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Thanks for the visit! Enjoy your week also♥
DeleteI have never tried this! I have had good luck with a diy peppermint spray that keeps mosquitoes off of me :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have you share your talent on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! Hope to see you there!
Thanks so much for the invite! On my way ♥
DeleteWith all the flooding this year the mosquitoes have been terrible! Thanks for sharing this! Have a blessed week ahead! :)
ReplyDeleteThey have been awful here too! Wishing you a blessed week also ♥
DeleteCan't wait to try this. What size mouthwash bottle?
ReplyDeleteThe largest you can find, be sure it's blue mouthwash
Deleteso one liter is fine?
DeleteThank you!
yes
DeleteDefintely making this!!!! Do you have anything for getting rid of CHIGGERS in the flower beds????
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't :(
DeleteThanks so much for linking up your DIY mosquitos spray post at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 3!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Thank you for hosting ♥
DeleteGreat post, thanks for sharing this is something we all need. Pinned
ReplyDeleteThank you. And thanks for pinning! HATE mosquitoes!
DeleteNo way!!! Does it really work. This is great. I live in New England and skeeter season is coming fast! So simple. #trafficjamweekend
ReplyDeleteYes, it works great here in CA. We have the West Nile Virus coming in, so keeping them at bay is top priority
DeleteDoes it harm dogs, cats, animals? Cant wait to try this!!! Here in TX, they are big and everwhere!! THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteNo it does not I have dogs and a cat, so I wouldn't be using it if it did. :)
DeleteDoes the beer have to be stale? Lol
ReplyDeleteLOL Easier to mix without all the carbonation ;)
DeleteI just made my spray and wanted to know if it sometimes make a blue goo or something like a pulp if that make sense. I noticed it while stirring. But I was still able to use my spray and spray around the porch.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was the Epsom Salts you saw prior to them dissolving. Did it seem to thin out after a thorough mixing? I'm glad you were able to use it.
DeleteCan you use any kind of beer? I have stale pumpkin beer.
ReplyDeleteI don't see why not. Beer is beer ;)
DeleteHiya, does this application last more than a day or do you apply every day you're spending time outdoors?
ReplyDeleteI've gotten in the habit of spraying where I'm going to be or bring it along and spray where I am.
ReplyDeleteCrazy question, how do you get your beer stale? Never had any long enough to get stale…shake it or open and leave it?
ReplyDeleteDitto! LOL You're not the first person to ask me that! Open and let sit overnight ♥
DeleteDoes anyone know of this works for gnats by the beach as well?
ReplyDeleteWish I lived by the beach!! Dream location. Don't have annoying gnats, so no experience. Wishing I had an answer for you. ♥
DeleteWas wondering if you could use a non alcohol beer or does it need to have the alcohol content?
ReplyDeleteWas wondering if you can use non alcohol beer?
ReplyDeleteGood question. I have never tried non-alcoholic beer, so not sure if it would work. If you do make with non-alcoholic beer, could you please let me know how it works? xx
DeleteI made this several years ago and it worked great..lasted quite awhile before I resprayed too…smells nice to.
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