Insect Repellents

Leaves, flowers chop in a blender and let sit overnight in some water, strain and spray.
Ants - crush catnip, tansy and sprinkle on the ant trails
Aphid - tobacco
Beetles - nasturtium, rue,
Flies - equal parts of clover flowers, broken bay leaves, crushed clovers, and eucalyptus.
Tie in a small mesh bag and hang inside your doors.
Mites - pyrethrum
Mosquitoes - apply a little citronella oil on your skin.
To extend the oil, add 1/3 pure grain alcohol
Mix 3 parts of lavender oil to 1 part.
White fly - hyssop, larkspur, grey sanitarian
Pets - pillows for pets bed to rid of flees
Cats - dry equal parts of chamomile flowers and penny royal
Dogs - rue and cedar shavings
Toys for cats - dry catnip, strip leaves and crumble slightly, dry valerian root and grind.
Sassafras Squish - twigs used as chew sticks revive the mouth and massage the gums; they also make delicious toothbrushes.
Since this insecticide is made without preservatives, it is best to make it frequently in small amounts and use it up. If refrigerated, it will last 3 days to a week. Discard it if it appears moldy.
Crush 6 fresh sassafras leaves in a small clean bowl with a charcoal tablet (these are available at health food stores). You can substitute a small, clean piece of charred wood from the fireplace for the charcoal.
Bind the ingredients together with 1-2 Tbsp. of vegetable oil.
Dot the mixture on your forehead, nose, and around the mouth and ears and rub gently.
Allow it to sit on the skin reapplied frequently.
The ingredients are non-staining and will wash out readily if they get onto your clothes.