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Bug Tip Tuesday – DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jars

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Make these bug repellent mason jar candles to keep the bugs away when you want to enjoy your back yard.
Here’s what you need:

  • 4 Mason Jars (you can also recycle jelly jars, etc)
  • 40 drops each – Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon and Thieves essential oils (or use your own combination of oils but these are known to help to repel the bugs)
  • 2 fresh lemons
  • 2 fresh limes
  • 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • water
  • Floating tea light candles