This step by step tutorial of how to make natural mosquito repellent herbal burning smudge bundles is an excellent addition added to any campfire to create a flying bug repellent buffer. Different selections of herbs have naturally repugnant properties that will keep those awful little buggers away.
Here is a selection herbal plant that can be used by them self or in conjunction with each other.
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Sage
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Mint
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Lavender
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Lemon Grass
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Eucalyptus
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Rosemary
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Lemon Scented Geranium
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Citronella Grass
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Garlic green stems
Instructions how to make natural mosquito repellant herbal burning smudge bundles:
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Cut fresh herbs and air dry away any moisture of the leaves.
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Place the selection of herbs in a vertical column in front of you.
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Cut a four foot length of thin string and lay horizontally in front of you.
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Place the herbal bundle on top on the string, starting to encircle the bundle and tying a knot every so often.
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Flip the herb bundle over and tie another knot. Continue tightly tying knots on both sides until you reach the end of the bundle.
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Hang these tied bundles up to air dry for at least two weeks to a month. The bundles with burn better in the campfire the drier the bundles are.
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Make as many bundles as you can at one time, because you will find them very useful.
