How to make homemade insect repellent: Natural solutions

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six feet under plant powered spray - 14oz #multipacks_24 oz. bottle

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Six Feet Under: Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer & Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)

$24.97

($1.04/oz)

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Cedar Chips Canister (8 Pack) - Premium Pest Repellent: 100% Natural Protection

$24.97

($3.12/item)

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Cedar Planks (10 Pack) - Premium Clothing Moth Repellent – 100% Natural Protection

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$24.97

($2.50/item)

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dust to dust insect powder 10oz #multipacks_10 oz. bottle

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Dust to Dust: Dual-Action Kills & Repels (1 Bottle) - Plant-Powered Insect Powder (10 oz )

$17.97

($17.97/item)

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Spray This Around Your House - Enjoy 3 Months of Bug-Free Living.

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Dr. Killigan's fruit fly trap with sweet surrender attractant #multipacks_1 box

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Sweet Surrender: The Countertop-Ready Fruit Fly Trap (1 Trap + 1 Bottle of Formula + 1 Free Refill)

$17.97

($17.97/item)

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Cedar Ward - Rejuvenating Spray - Premium Cedar Oil - Restore The Natural Preventative Properties of Cedarwood (4 oz)

$17.97

($4.49/oz)

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Dr. Killigan's Six Feet Under Barricade kit on grey background #household size_under 2500 sq ft

Six Feet Under: Barricade – 90-Day Whole Home Insect Killer & Barrier (DIY Pest Control Kit)

From $49.97

($0.02/ft2)

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Sweet Surrender 16oz Fruit Fly Lure and Killer #multipacks_16 oz. bottle

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Sweet Surrender: Liquid Refill (1 Bottle) – Natural Fruit Fly Lure (16 oz )

$15.97

($1.00/oz)

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Dr. Killigan's Doom & Bloom plant and garden insect spray bottle on a white background

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Doom and Bloom: Plant & Garden Insect Spray - Fast-Acting - Safe Around Pets & Family (16 oz)

$16.97

($1.06/oz)

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Kitchen Security Kit

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Gardener's Defense Kit

$53.92

$59.91

Empowering your natural home defense

Taking control of your home’s pest defense using plant-based solutions is a powerful step toward a cleaner, healthier living space. Crafting your own natural insect repellents allows you to decide exactly which ingredients enter your home and family environment. It is an effective, eco-friendly approach to everyday pest control that allows you to work in harmony with nature.

Whether blending custom mixtures or keeping a ready-to-use option on your shelves, creating a bug-free environment is entirely within your reach. Our collection brings together deep DIY crafting resources alongside our premium, plant-powered formulas—giving you the ultimate versatility to defend your home on your own terms.

Essential oil guides & DIY resources

Master the art of hand-crafting your own plant-based barriers with our expert guides:

Utilize crisp, clean aromatics to naturally disrupt trailing pests in our complete guide to using peppermint oil for pests.
Protect your kitchen thresholds and perimeters by exploring how to repel ants with essential oils.
Find natural plant extracts that protect your skin and calm irritated bites in the best essential oils for insect repellents and itchy bug bites.

What you'll find in this collection

Cedar Chips Canisters and Cedar Planks: Eastern red cedar wood that naturally repels clothes moths.
Six Feet Under: A cinnamon and clove oil spray that knocks out pantry moths (+50 insect species).
Barricade: A 90-day peppermint oil barrier to halt trailing ants and crawling bugs.
Dust to Dust: A peppermint and rosemary oil powder that intercepts pests at entry points.
Doom & Bloom: A soybean oil spray infused with vitamin E that suffocates garden pests.
Sweet Surrender: A food-grade vinegar that safely lures and traps fruit flies.

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