3 Ingredient DIY Mosquito Repellent

In this latest video you will see how simple it is to make a cost effective, natural mosquito repellant (an original Paul Harvey recipe) that lasts all summer long...I had the goods on hand to do a triple recipe, but for an average city property, a single recipe will be perfect for a mosquito free summer at your home. Please comment any questions and thanks for watching, aliveafter55!!
#aliveafter55 #simple #3ingredient #diy #mosquitorepellent

[@sfajacks96]

NOT A JOKE! We have crazy nasty mosquitoes in Phoenix right now. I made this yesterday using the mist sprayer from Harbor Freight, and sprayed my entire large patio, driveway, and front walk. I then got a bit cocky and went out last night on the patio shirtless, scared out of my mind, but nothing happened. I stayed on the patio near the house at the dining table, and thoroughly enjoyed myself mosquito-free. GAME CHANGER! Thanks Paul Harvey! "PAGE TWO..."

[@aliveafter5589]

Awesome! A bit unconventional the way you did it but it worked and i love it! Yes, thank u Paul Harvey is right!!

[@not_sure...]

I'm in Tucson and yeah it's been pretty damn ridiculous. Any updates if it's still working?

[@marywalsh6756]

??Does this work for mosquitoes?

[@not_sure...]

@@marywalsh6756 I'm not sure if works for mosquitoes, but it definitely works for velociraptors. Haven't seen a single one since I sprayed my yard this morning 😎👌

[@aliveafter5589]

@@marywalsh6756 , 😂

[@karenackley3782]

I just did this and it worked immediately! No joke. I was a sceptic! Now I'm a believer!!

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks Karen, it's been a life saver for years for me!! Glad it worked so well!

[@imnelfromtechpocket5770]

@@aliveafter5589 how many times you spray on garden?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@imnelfromtechpocket5770 thanks for your question. This is not a spray for on your garden... I spray around the perimeter of my garden. 2x a growing season which in Tennessee is about 6 to 7 mos.

[@wingsandbeaksbirder2312]

Oh, that you would believe in Jesus so passionately!😊

[@LL-xk2yu]

I tried this today and it does seem to work! I sprayed every screen and the perimeter of the house and patio and am amazed with the results. Thank you so much for this. I got bit badly yesterday but so far I haven’t seen or heard one mosquito. I appreciate you posting this.

[@aliveafter5589]

Nice job, i just confess I haven't made it this year and getting bitten like crazy. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow!!

[@LL-xk2yu]

@@aliveafter5589 I just want to update. It’s been two weeks and we’ve had heavy drizzle and light rain, and still I have not seen another mosquito near the house. I can’t believe this works but it does.

[@ahmedzs74]

how long does last ?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@ahmedzs74 , i usually do my yard 2x in a summer, every 6 to 8 weeks as needed

[@cashonly6117]

I have made the Paul Harvey recipe for years and it does work. I absolutely love it.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

Can you share Mr. Harvey's recipe with us ?

[@justmehere7738]

@@Bear-Ur2ez Paul Harvey's Mosquito Spray Ingredients 3 can(s) cheap flat beer, open the cans the day before mixing 3 c Epsom salts 1 large bottle of blue mouthwash Gather ingredients and 1 gallon sprayer. Mix ingredients in the sprayer. Spray on bushes, deck, porch, patio, grass....any where you want to sit outside, around the fire pit, camping, kids playground.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

Thank you, I will gather the ingredients . So if I open the beer Monday evening. I should be able to put it all together come Wednesday ? I have always had a bad reaction to mosquito bit , especially during my military duty in the early 70's . But i find the older i get the worse they effect me . And I still enjoy working on building projects outside. So thank you very much .

[@Gokywildcats11]

Gonna try it.

[@daled8221]

@@justmehere7738 Sounds familiar!

[@bobolious1]

I just sprayed the whole backyard. Mosquito is crazy out there. I noticed right away it chased them out. Thank you!!

[@jillthomson7219]

Does it wreck the grass

[@jenny_b_]

I live in SW Florida, on a river and the mosquitoes are brutal right now!!!! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!!

[@aliveafter5589]

That will be a test for sure!! Once you make it, apply when sun is up and mosquitoes are in their dark places. You are creating a barrier to keep them out, so you don't want to apply the perimeter, when they are buzzing like crazy. Hope that makes sense. Definitely will be a test, Jenny!! Thanks for giving it a shot!! 😎

[@kebertxela941]

@JennyB did it work?

[@pisces2690]

I can feel you 😂😂😂

[@xGatorchomp28x]

I live in SWFL too!! I'm interested if it worked for you!! 😄

[@XAVargasX0206]

Well.....!?

[@josetorres1019]

I started out doing this but I drank the beer and forgot about the mosquitoes, the mouth wash came in handy.

[@aliveafter5589]

😆

[@katrinastover3530]

LMAO!

[@Nellabok]

This is too funny!!!

[@BritInvLvr]

😂😂😂

[@rebekahpowers1595]

😂😂😂😂

[@DOJ77]

I was hoping you weren’t going to say spray it on the skin. I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks bro.

[@aliveafter5589]

Your are more than welcome!!

[@mantiblades]

VERY IMPORTANT: substitute one non alcohol beer for one of the real beers. The Epsom salt will not dissolve in alcohol so mix the Epsom salt with the flat non alcohol beer before adding it to mint mouthwash and real beers. I just used NA beer cause that's what was on hand.

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for the info

[@gabindalin7914]

I had popped the tabs on the (regular) beer and had it sitting in cans inside the jug I'd be mixing it in. It was about a week before I had the opportunity to get back to it, so I wonder if in that time the alcohol dissipated? Anyway, I had a very easy time mixing the Epsom salt into just the beer alone, then added in the mouthwash. Wanted to put that out there for anyone who had regular beer around in case they didn't want to make a special purchase of the nonalcoholic type. Did not get bit once as I sprayed my whole yard (small but a lots o' mosquito property) so I'm hopeful this is a success.

[@DannyGruesome]

It's not enough alcohol to make a difference

[@ElLuis3]

I bought NA beer. But do I have to add one with alcohol? And if so, why not all without?

[@evh3811]

Vitamix fixes that issue

[@eddieedentertainment131]

Awesome thank you my friend and have a blessed day

[@aliveafter5589]

@@eddieedentertainment131 you do the same!

[@refugioigarcia3931]

THIS DOES WORK!! I live in Texas and I put this stuff all around my pool. I haven’t had a problem since. Thank you for making this video!

[@aliveafter5589]

Im in my garden right now next to 4 acres of woods having had about 10 inches of rain in the last 4 or 5 days here in TN.... No bites. Thanks for sharing, Texas!

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

I've been doing it for the past couple years and it lasts most of the summer as well, long as you do it before any sign of rain and get everything misted

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Does it repel gnats??????

[@lilybell4290]

I appreciate you sharing this video.

[@sternistellaris]

Hi, I am living in the tropics. Getting Epsom salt is not easy, so I ordered it from USA anyway for my garden and bodycare (really expensive because of the extra delivery). The mouthwash costs about 7 dollar here. A can of beer costs like 50 cents, so this is the only cheap one. I think, you can replace the mouthwash by a solution with peppermint essential oil or even selfmade mint in alcohol, because it is the mint that is important. What I really don´t get, is the meaning of the beer. Beer attracs bugs. If I leave an half empty bottle over night, I always find it full of flies and bugs in the morning. So I really try to find out if I could replace the beer with water and alcohol and replace the mouthwasch with a mint-alc solution (like I use for my body against moscitos.) Also inside use with that sticky mouthwasch and beer would not be recomendable. :D Has anyone tried to modificate this reciept?

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for your question. I grew up in Liberia, West Africa on the equator and the humidity and bugs were horrible when you got away from the ocean and salt breeze. The epson salt is probably very important. I personally did not originate this recipe, Paul Harvey did to my best knowledge unless someone here can find otherwise. I've used ovee a decade and it works great for me. Never modified it. I live in rural Tennessee and the humidity is bad here but the bugs are worse, as i often have told my wife. Maybe some of our viewers followers habe modified? Good luck and sorry about the cost, our world has gone mad everything is expensive now!!

[@andraecarter76]

Beer 50 cents? Im moving to where you are..What area? Lol

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

I’m going to try this tomorrow. This is our first spring here on this property in Montana and I’m getting bit constantly even through long sleeve shirts. I can’t even sit outside. I may use my backpack sprayer. I’m ready for battle!

[@aliveafter5589]

You got this Joyce!!

[@El_idoloCA]

Going to try this. Thanks!

[@NickeyVamp]

A couple of drops of dish soap holds them in the water when they land.. it helps

[@mariacisneros3370]

Thanks for the video. You are a very polite person.

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks Maria, I just treat people the way i want to be treated. Our world could certainly use a little more kindness and respect... Even when you have a different point of view!

[@womenblooming]

@@aliveafter5589 How long does an application last?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@womenblooming , i do it as needed. I've done it twice this summer. Once around April? And then around end of June? You do it as needed. We've had a ton of rain and I've noticed a few more skeeters but NOTHING like last year when we purchased property at this time. Couldn't even go outside!😜

[@womenblooming]

@@aliveafter5589 Thank you! I will try this at the week end.

[@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

​@aliveafter5589 I noticed you are using the Golden Rule and know the world is crazy, so are you a born again Christian? I am for 18 years down in N. Atlanta, and I don't drink either. My channel has been trying to wake up Christians and unbelievers to the end times and the rapture since 2017, and I really don't believe there will be mosquitoes in heaven. Blessings.

[@adelker4884]

Fantastic idea👌. Gonna try it asap. Thanks for sharing.

[@nataliesanchez7181]

I am definitely going to give this a try! How often do you have to spray the perimeter?

[@aliveafter5589]

I do it as needed. I've done it twice this summer. Once around April? And then around end of June? You do it as needed. We've had a ton of rain and I've noticed a few more skeeters but NOTHING like last year when we purchased property at this time. Couldn't even go outside last year without being assaulted!

[@HaiderAli-rw8nq]

@@aliveafter5589 Can you suggest an alternative for beer, I don't have that where I live

[@manamichan100]

@@HaiderAli-rw8nq you don’t have beer? Where in the world do you live ?

[@HaiderAli-rw8nq]

@@manamichan100 alot of Muslim countries. Does the bear malt flavor attract the mosquitos or the alcohol in it?

[@BigBry65]

Do you have to make a new batch every time you have outdoor activities on your property,or can this batch last for future use?

[@vinapatel8265]

Thank you, I will try.

[@jerrycallender9927]

They are swarming in Tucson.. inside - somehow - as well as outside.. I'm gonna do this!

[@aliveafter5589]

That's crazy, it's worth a try. Kinda funny, i woke up after having a dream of a swarm if mosquitoes around me, and then i read your comment... Wierd!😳

[@johnwayne666]

😂🤙🏼 im still thinking about the beer comment....🤣

[@cee_dot_610]

Does the mouthwash have to have alcohol in it?

[@annsmith2520]

What is the function of the Epsom salts?? I’m doing this today. Mosquitoes are horrible in Texas

[@aliveafter5589]

Wish I knew, Ann. The only item I'm sure on is mint masks our CO2 that comes off us. Good luck with this!! Apply when they aren't active and make your perimeter.

[@annsmith2520]

@@aliveafter5589 Thank you.

[@karen-gq4zd]

Please update how it's working for you. I live in Texas and the mosquitoes are out most of the day here eating me alive 😳

[@annsmith2520]

@@karen-gq4zd I think it's works pretty good. I sprayed my front entry and back patio. I will make another batch and continue to spray when I go outside

[@jacquelynallen488]

Epsom salt is actually used as fertilizer for potting plants. It is non toxic. It probably gives staying power once the liquid lands on the surface. Just guessing.

[@PHamm54]

So, theirs a cheap “garden sprayer” for less than $10. Would you list the amounts & items I would need for that, please.

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for your question. The total cost for a triple recipe was $12.45 but I have a large property in TN and I made a huge batch. For a single recipe it's 16 oz. MINT mouthwash 3 Cups Epson Salt and 36 oz Stale, Cheap beer. Let your beer sit out for a day to make it stale. Hope that helps. Looking forward to hearing about your results.

[@CoBrAChiCKeN948]

Did it work?

[@KimBurr-d1b]

Why do you empty 7 cans of beer into bowl and then only use 36 ounces for the recipe? If those are 12 ounce beers, you’re wasting 4 cans. (I can’t stand beer, so I would only want to buy 3 or 4 and not waste the others). Please clarify. Thanks!

[@sundoesshine8583]

I think he may have said he wanted to show how what it's like to make one batch for YT.

[@sigmundvedvik4526]

Hey! Thanks for the video. Sincere question here: What is the rationale of using the different ingredients as the beer is a lure and the mouth wash is a repellant? Don't they have conflicting functions? Either it should be mouth wash only (repellant) or beer (lure) + epsom salt (to kill)? Thanks for your reply. Breg

[@andyaguilera883]

Will this harm bees at all I’m a bee keeper and I have three hives in my yard

[@terrim.602]

I have these ingredients. I am going to soak myself in it!

[@aliveafter5589]

😱

[@queen452010]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[@The_Unified_Brotherz]

Thanks hope this helps and How long can you store the liquid? Should it be stored in a fridge

[@kristinep_xo5758]

Can I skip the beer and just use mouth wash and epsom salt?

[@lilianlee7171]

Thanks for this great video. Is this spray suitable for indoor? I wonder if the beer will make funny smell and stain on furniture, etc..

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks Lillian. This is only for outdoors and the spray " builds" an invisible wall that protects you on the inside

[@fredflintstone6163]

Fish camp people love you 🤩

[@lawanaclark1723]

Hello! Great idea, will be trying now! So can you spray it on skin?

[@aliveafter5589]

Lawana, it's not designed as a personal body spray. It creates a shield around where you go outside. I have used for over 10 years and never sprayed on my body. That said, I've always had outdoor animals and never a problem for them being around it.

[@lilliananderson1986]

I’m allergic to peppermint 🫤 Gonna go have beer 🍺😋 Came here because I just tried the vanilla extract w/water in a spray bottle & a pinch of cinnamon so I would smell like a wonderful snack. Well! They 🦟🦟🦟 I was just trying to mow my lawn here in SoCal. These mosquitoes are out all damn day! More in the morning and evening but geez! Grenada has day-biters 🦟

[@tonyelleevans3322]

When you say "stale beer," would beer that's been sitting open for a few hours work? How stale does it need to be? I don't drink it, so I'm trying to figure out, after I buy it, how long it needs to sit before I can use it??

[@zhulia]

Is this mosquito repellent safe to use on skin? The only reason I need it is to apply to my skin. I read that Epsom Salts are safe and even carry many beneficial uses, I can't imagine that beer or mouthwash would be harmful... is it the combination that is making persons hesitant?

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for your question which has been asked a few times before. This is not a topical spray, it's made to be sprayed in a perimeter around places you frequent outside, porches, decks, gardens, backyard. I've gotten it on my skin many times and have used this for decades with no issues to humans or pets. Hope this helps! Merry Christmas!!

[@emmwhite3945]

Awesome thank you

[@getsmartpaul]

Can you spray this indoors ? Is it safe on clothing / furniture etc. Will it harm plants ? Thanks :)

[@aliveafter5589]

@@getsmartpaul ... It's designed for outside, Paul, and you spray a perimeter around places you inhabit outside regularly or if you went camping, in places around your tent area. It is safe for clothes, pets, plants etc. I've never heard of a problem but I didn't originate it either.just used about 20 years

[@kimgoller8515]

Thank you - I will try your recipr!!

[@lovemountains5517]

please write the recipe with measurement in the desciption. thanks.

[@aliveafter5589]

I will certainly ask my assistant to put that into the write up, great suggestion. In the meantime, a week ago, p.hamm asked a question and i posted the recipe. Hope this helps in the interim. Thanks

[@lovemountains5517]

@@aliveafter5589 thanks.

[@trishareichenberg5093]

He said it was 1 cup of mouthwash 3 cups of Epsom salt and 36 oz which would be 3 cans of beer let the beer set overnight so the carbonation goes out mix them all together put them in a bottle spray your whole parameter in your yard Don't forget to spray everywhere to kill all those eggs too

[@lovemountains5517]

@@trishareichenberg5093 thank you!

[@p0ptartz123456789]

@@trishareichenberg5093 Also the stale beer dissolves the Epsom salts.

[@DimHim7473]

Hello. How often do I have to spray? And something else,I will spray it to my back patio of my house where I sit the nights relaxing. Is 40sqm. Will I have any problems with the smell?? Thanx in advance.

[@markscaplenjr]

I meant to do this last year, and did not. I left the beer in the garage, unrefrigerated, hot and then cold. Would you recommend that I still use it, and ferment it outside for a day, or buy some new beer and let it ferment outside for a day? Thank you, sir.

[@XAVargasX0206]

Probably should be fine to use

[@ralphramirez1979]

Great i go to the tropics every yr. How about the body face ears.

[@dtoad5576]

if the mint mouthwash works. why do you need to add all the other ingredients and spend money?? all these diy videos get realy complicated. but why?

[@alishacole70]

How often do you have to spray for maintenance?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@alishacole70 I spray as needed but usually comes out to 2 x a summer or every 6 to 8 weeks

[@pravda999]

Looks good but what other insects will it kill? I only want to get rid of the mosquitos

[@aliveafter5589]

Good question. I know the bees still pollinate the garden. It doesn't actually kill the skeeters, it just detracts them so i don't think it's a problem at all!!

[@angief6993]

Can you use this in a fogger too? Thanks!

[@jilljill2816]

Thanks from oz🇦🇺

[@BlueSlipperFishing]

How fast do the mosquitos die after consuming the spray?

[@veronicasierra3361]

D you spray the plants, ground or just in the air???

[@aliveafter5589]

Great question, Veronica. Just the perimeter around your plants, garden, patio where you will be, it keeps them away from that area.

[@RikMeuleman]

maybe good but why cups and onces inches and yards go metric please

[@cheekyling5021]

Thank you

[@Travelingwithabbc]

Can this work if you have teenagers who have been eyeing those beers in the refrigerator while away from home?

[@LordLoMR2]

So if I use mouthwash and drink beer outside will I be immune to mosquitoes?

[@aliveafter5589]

😂

[@peggylewis5937]

only if your soaking your feet in Epsom salt at the same time.

[@Nellabok]

Hahaha!!

[@jamesbondero6170]

Do you spray it on the ground or on the foliage or both?

[@aliveafter5589]

James simple answer both. Specifically what i do is give the grass a fresh cut, then spray it ... I was told to spray 1x a summer but i probably do it 2 or 3x. It's safe, easy to make, hardest part is dissolving the Epson salt, but I make a lot because I have a ton of mosquitos. Is my yard perfectly clear, no, but the difference is night and day.

[@cashonly6117]

@@aliveafter5589 You just said what I was about to ask. I have a hard time getting the Epsom salt to dissolve slso. My batches always have the salt still in it. Maybe I could try heating the mouth wash and salt in the microwave a little to dissolve.

[@aliveafter5589]

@@cashonly6117 , i literally used a qire wisk this last time for about 30 min or so, kept coming back and doing some more. I don't know if it was different beer, salt or mouthwash that was more challenging but it finally dissolved and I have a great concoction. Thanks for checking in. Nice to have another previous "user".😄

[@pamelaharing1647]

@@aliveafter5589 could you grind up the Epsom salt to make it finer, and easier to dissolve?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@pamelaharing1647 , that's a great idea!!

[@cynthiacarr3294]

Tyfs😁👏🏽👏🏽

[@iaconnected]

Can this be used indoors and if used can i stay indoors?

[@saechaonaifinh]

Is this safe for humans and pets to play in the yard after you spray it?

[@aliveafter5589]

Yes, used for decades. Have 5 kids and outdoor animals too

[@DValentine-lp3yr]

I'm a veterinarian - it would be safe around pets.

[@RibbitMaster64]

I guess the Florida mosquito is a different story..I made this to your specifications and it hasn't made a dint.. but they are really bad right now

[@aliveafter5589]

@@RibbitMaster64 sorry to hear that, did the Epson salt dissolve? I use a wisk and dissolve it in the beer before i add the mint. I've recently been doing that and it seems to mix better. I also find applying around 9 or 10 am when the mosquitoes aren't very active is best. You don't want to apply at dusk or when they are already on the move. Sorry to hear it didn't work for you! I'm in TN and I still get an occasional bite but nothing like the neighbors yards.

[@RibbitMaster64]

@aliveafter5589 I did put it out right at dusk... I will give it another application tomorrow for sure. Thank you for your feed back...

[@RibbitMaster64]

@aliveafter5589 yes sir.. I went back out last night and they were gone.. gone gone gone.. not one.. that is so cool... how often do you apply it?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@RibbitMaster64 every 6 weeks or so when they start getting nasty again!

[@RibbitMaster64]

@aliveafter5589 it really is amazing how it works.. I've sat outside every night since I sprayed.. best stuff ever.. thank you for sharing

[@nancyskinner5207]

Is the mouthwash necessary or is it the mint that repels the mosquitos? I have peppermint oil, and I was just wondering.

[@aliveafter5589]

This is NOT an original recipe, it's a Paul Harvey recipe and I've used it for 15 years or so. I am into natural health, but have always followed his direx. You can use the cheapest beer, has to be mint mouth wash, and Epson salt. If you use another ingredient or replace one and it works, Id love to know!!

[@michellemckenna9568]

They sell beer at the $ store?!

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Is there any chance this work on Gnats?

[@Lupita94294]

How long does this last before I have to spray again?

[@aliveafter5589]

I do it 1x a summer... If it's a super bad year, i may spray again after 6 or 8 weeks

[@Lupita94294]

@@aliveafter5589 thank you so much for the reply! My pets spend a lot of time outdoors so they get bit even with flea treatment. I want to help them the most :D

[@RobertCarter-ei5rl]

You can also drink it and the mosquitoes won't come near you...

[@aliveafter5589]

@@RobertCarter-ei5rl , personal experience, right?😉

[@antillianlachance1381]

Is it safe for your skin??

[@aliveafter5589]

It's not designed to spray on a person, however, through the 15+ Years I've used this, I have gotten it on me and never had a problem. Try spraying it around your patio, deck, garden, etc and see what happens!!

[@boogieg8792]

What’s the shelf life?

[@aliveafter5589]

1 summer. After that it just gets too sticky I've found. One application is supposed to last all summer but i usually do a second one or take it to a friend's place and do there deck or garden area.

[@foxykatsmukbang]

Does it really matter what kind of beer I usually have pbr???

[@aliveafter5589]

I use the cheapest i can find and open it up for a day to get stale, and then make it.

[@mandamonico]

How long does this work for? Also, is this flammable, since it contains alcohol? Ty

[@aliveafter5589]

Usually a whole summer but sometimes i do 2 applications if I have extra from the recipe. I try to use up the recipe in a season as i think it loses some of its potency if you try and use the following year.

[@joudylove]

does non- alcoholic beer work?

[@whodis5774]

So, this is applied on the skin?

[@jaycenmaine7381]

Who dis - yes. Take a bath in it before you go outside. 🤭

[@sunnijames2802]

No! you apply to the perimeter of your yard areas and underneath decks.

[@whodis5774]

@@sunnijames2802 cheers, thanks

[@jacobnichols7175]

Anybody use it in a fogger ?

[@carolcole570]

I hate to say this, but mosquitoes fly thru the air. They are not down close to the ground nosing around.

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for joining in, Carol. I've always enjoyed science, even as a little boy. Though your thought may seem logical, mosquitoes, in particular, the female, when ready to feed her babies, needs a blood meal. They have an acute sense of smell. Animals give off CO2, and that's the attraction. They can smell from far away. They have other ways to hone in but that's the 1st. The best I can explain, is mint concoction masks our CO2 plume and they hone in on another victim. This spray is not perfect, but it has heloed our family alot. The combination of the other 2 is interesting. Im guessing that the stickiness from beer/salt combo helps it stay longer and maybe preserve the smell longer? Just a guess.

[@karenwitt8042]

Walk on y’all wet grass and watch the mosquitos fly!

[@jeanmattison3600]

Can you spray this pn horse's?

[@adrianbarrera385]

This doesn't ruining your plants or grass does it?

[@aliveafter5589]

No, I've used it for over 10 years. Great question tho. I spray on grass and ground or even pavement. I don't hit my flower beds or veg garden. Go around those areas and create an invisible fence with the spray.

[@adrianbarrera385]

@@aliveafter5589 thank you

[@adrianbarrera385]

How long does this last once applied?

[@Eleena44]

Does this work for ants?

[@aliveafter5589]

I do not believe so. I've used it for years for mosquitoes and we still have an ant issue. If you find something more natural, let me know! Thanks for your question!

[@alfredocerrato7580]

Can you use a fogger to dispense?

[@Tanvirs-Tale]

I was researching about fogger matchine liquid. Since to generate fog you need certain percentage of glycerin mixed with distilled water, you can make by your own with this mixture, water and glycerin! Lets try it and let us know it it works!?

[@ladybugkitty]

This recipe does not work! It just makes a big sticky mess on everything you spray it on.

[@aliveafter5589]

Sorry Barbara to hear that. Need to wisk the concoction until disolved. I've had some Epson salt take longer to dissolve than others but if you wisk enough it eventually will. When you put inside your spray bottle it should be disolved.

[@calmv3587]

is it fine if i use any kind of beer?

[@aliveafter5589]

I use the cheapest I can find!

[@calmv3587]

@@aliveafter5589 lol

[@louCella-qh5fj]

I tried it and it didn’t work

[@aliveafter5589]

@@louCella-qh5fj , sorry to hear that... As you can see by the comments, it usually does. I once had someone say that and found out they didn't so something in the ingredients. They re did it and it worked great! Did you open the beer and let it sit out and get stale? I usually do that for a day. Was it alcoholic beer? Was the mouthwash mint? This recipe has been used probably by millions around the world. It originated with Paul Harvey I believe. Sorry it didn't work for you.

[@zombieshop7907]

Does the salt kill your grass?

[@aliveafter5589]

Not at all my friend. I grow all kinds of things outside and never had a problem with spray killing anything other than deter mosquitos! Thanks for asking

[@zombieshop7907]

@@aliveafter5589 I appreciate the reply

[@bradgoliphant]

Hello my friend. one more quick question if I may. Should I spray the day before, or a few hours prior to the event? which time will give the most effects? thank you

[@aliveafter5589]

I would do a couple days before, myself, to check to see how effective it is. That's just me. It will last for weeks so it's not going to lose its potency.

[@bradgoliphant]

@@aliveafter5589 thank you. My event was yesterday and I only had time to spray 1.5 hrs ahead of time, and I must say, even spraying that early to an event, 98% of all of those blood suckers where gone. I was amazed. All four of us reported not a single bite. Wow. wow, Unbelievable. Thank you for this miracle.

[@aliveafter5589]

@@bradgoliphant , that's AWESOME!!

[@mmm4638]

The mouth wash is with alcohol or without

[@aliveafter5589]

I use the kind that is without... The cheapest brand. The main thing is the mint scented or flavored mouthwash.

[@kayelink5197]

Hello. I tried this: 3 bottles of beer with 3% alcohol and apple flavor, green mint Listerine and Epsom salt, which I bought online. It wasn't successful for me and I wonder what went wrong.

[@jeandiehl5074]

Need the mint-follow recipe.

[@kayelink5197]

@@jeandiehl5074 I bought mint Listerine but it was green not blue

[@JohneChalach]

CAN I USE NON ALCOHOLIC BEER ?

[@aliveafter5589]

I haven't seen anyone do it successfully, I would not recommend, just get the cheapest kind you can find

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Does this mixture work for gnats that bite?

[@aliveafter5589]

Sorry i missed your question, no, I sure wish it did though!! I think spraying an essential oil like peppermint or cloves,etc would work. Bet you could make something up that you spray on your body. This mosquito spray goes around your property or space thst you will be sitting or occupying foe a time.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@aliveafter5589 Thanks for replying. And thanks again for your video. Actually since I posted the question, I purchased all of the products and sprayed it around my outside door and windows and haven't seen one gnat since. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not but they're gone!👍

[@1madcanuck]

Drank the beer, spilt the mouthwash so just pissed in the salt....we'll see if it works

[@TheBluceRee]

Recipe: 16oz Mint Mouthwash 3 - Cups Epsom Salt 3 - 12oz Stale Beers(left out for a day.)

[@ohellosunshine7]

Thank you!!!

[@TheBluceRee]

@@ohellosunshine7 yep, didnt work for me though.

[@Spyhook]

Ratios are good so you can make smaller or bigger: a) Mint mouthwash 16 ounces (455 grams) (1/2 Mason Jar) b) Epsom salts - 3 cups (cup is 8 ounces = 24 ounces (700 grams) c) Flat beers - 36 ounces of stale beer (= 1 liter/1000 grams) Place in sprayer RATIO (approx): a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 If I am correct

[@zhangyi4647]

@@Spyhook thanks for explaining the cup size and the ratio.

[@lisaspencer3194]

​@@TheBluceReedidn't work for me either.

[@mscharylee]

Can you store any leftover mix for future sprayings after a rain storm? This is one way to get rid of any Bud Light beer you are stuck with lol.

[@aliveafter5589]

Love your thoughts on beer!! Yes, I do a double batch that i use about 6 weeks apart and just store the other half for the rest of skeeter season!

[@hantheman7]

OMG! It worked! My front porch and patio has been terrible for months now. I've been trying all kinds of things including coils, thermacells, multiple insecticides, citronella torches, lotions, bug zapper light and was still being eaten alive. I saw this video and had everything already on hand. Used Miller High Life beer, Sam's Club Epsom salt(so cheap there... $9.98 for 14lbs) and Colgate mint mouthwash(same blue color as what he used). I've been sitting out here for an hour after hosing down my porch and patio area and their perimeter and I haven't seen one single mosquito. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing! LOVE IT! I'm in the Tampa Bay Florida area. I hope it lasts!

[@aliveafter5589]

That's AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing this. I think it's time i make another batch!!

[@markscaplenjr]

@@aliveafter5589 thank you. ow long does a batch last? Would you recommend storing the left overs for future applications? How often do you recommend applying, please?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@markscaplenjr I get 2 applications from a batch i make for my yard and I store for a couple months in a dark colored container and it works fine. It doesn't work well from 1 year to the next tho

[@markscaplenjr]

@@aliveafter5589 excellent, thank you for the feedback!

[@DaHawaiianPunch]

​@aliveafter5589 what do you mean by from 2 yr to the next? Please explain

[@docfischer7291]

Just had my wife send me this recipe to try. Mixed the hell out of it and used a 1.5gal sprayer. They scattered like hell when I sprayed into the cracks under my front porch. It’s not too bad . I didn’t use stale beer. I wonder what is the difference?

[@aliveafter5589]

The epson salt dissolves better in stale beer. If it works anyway, great!!

[@aliveafter5589]

Not 100% sure but i believe the Epson salt dissolves easier? I usually pour the cans in my mixing bowl and let them sit a day.

[@marylynndontchangename3461]

I'm definitely going to try this. If I can keep my brothers from drinking the beers. They would say, " that's alcohol abuse". Well if it gets rid of the mosquito I will do it.

[@aliveafter5589]

😂

[@mfb6310]

For shiny hair, rinse your hair out in it. Also makes the best biscuits. Soak your feet in it, softens callusses. Shines up the bling too, while you're sitting at the bar. Marinates a good steak too.

[@commercialconcepts2198]

I pour beer on anything I’m grilling, chicken, burgers etc... it hydrates the meat and adds flavour

[@mmb1487]

this works very well i used this ingredients and if lasted a long time I put my solution in a hose end sprayer and spray my lawn and trees and shrubs

[@aliveafter5589]

Glad to hear that!!

[@The_Unified_Brotherz]

Thanks hope this helps and How long can you store the liquid? Should it be stored in a fridge

[@gmaw23beauties37]

My thoughts too… wonder if any ingredients hurt the grass? Set sprayer too?

[@aliveafter5589]

@@gmaw23beauties37 grass is always fine in the decades I've used this

[@Beefeater911]

As an aside, certain animals, like mice, rats, moles, raccoons, opossums, and snakes are repelled by mint as well.

[@allthingspossible4569]

Where and how do you repell the snakes and mice ?

[@gaetanolicari1947]

Hey Paul. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I moved into my new property a home that I built. Little did I know that I have a pond beside me. Last summer, we couldn’t bear sitting on the lanai. This year. I waged a war on mosquitoes. In April 2024 I saw a video online where a gentleman was showing how he killed millions of mosquitoes. I basically bought four black pails. Then went online on Amazon and bought the mosquito dunks. I placed all four pails on the perimeter of the property. I then purchased mosquito barrier and I have sprayed three times. The mosquito dunks in the pales is basically killing the ecosystem of the mosquitoes. It’s like neutering, a dog and cat. We have had over a dozen barbeques in our backyard by the poolside. And all I hear is where are the mosquitoes. Something you may want to try. I am going to go and purchase your items tomorrow and I will get back to you on my report, as the mosquito barrier that I purchase is very expensive. But it does work.

[@the_historical_glass_guy7457]

Couldn't you simply just spray it on yourself / your clothes? Seems like that'd be perfectly safe to do (don't get it in your eyes though) and would accomplish the same thing, and in that way, you'd also be able to really stretch out your supply of it. Also for some people, it may actually make them smell better. ( ;

[@Catbooks]

I was wondering if it's safe to spray on our clothes or bodies too. We soak in Epsom salts but rinse it off afterwards usually. Mouthwash goes in our mouths so doesn't seem like it could harm skin, maybe the dye in it would stain clothing. Stale beer isn't going to do any harm except smell like stale beer.

[@coewhat]

This is a killer not a repellent, as title states. The beer has yeast and sugar, which releases carbon which attracts them and sugar water to feed, epson kills them. Morning and night dew reactivates the residue to start all over again. Mosquitos drink a lot of water in summer to survive

[@commercialconcepts2198]

Okay. I had mosquitoes EVERYWHERE. Even in broad daylight. Under the deck, above the deck, the porch. The garage. I couldn’t go anywhere without swatting. It was literally hindering my productivity and I was covered in bites. I sprayed the entire perimeter of the house yesterday, under the gutter, and under the deck and porch and inside the garage etc. I spent ALL day outside yesterday and only saw 5 mosquitoes the entire day. They’re virtually gone. And it even rained yesterday three times! Usually that makes it worse. They’re gone!! Side note I found mint Epsom salts, I know mint is a pest deterrent so I went with that. I just wonder how the beer fits in to this, what about it makes it work? 🤔

[@d0sxxgaming94]

Stickiness I think

[@candace2686]

Beer has yeast in it, mosquitoes can’t digest Yeast

[@jewelniles4041]

After mixed what does it smell like?

[@KinBDutMean]

I just read on other thread...beer makes carbon dioxide...which mosquitos love...👍

[@bele28]

they eat beer, then salt in it kills them.. you can also mix 1 teaspoon plain salt, a dash of dry yeast, 4 tablespoons of sugar in 2 cups of warm watter.. put it in a bottle.. make some holes in it.. once it starts fermenting mosquitoes come to drink it.. and then salt kills them when they fly off..

[@uhhsam]

If the mosquitos are already inside the perimeter, won't they now be trapped inside with you?😮

[@aliveafter5589]

Great question, I thought the same thing too. So spray in mid morning or mid afternoon when they are not active. Also, the life expectancy of the mosquito is not long... If they get trapped, they will die off soon.

[@AxelSituation]

London, UK here. Very unique recipe! I will definitely try this one. Thanks for the great video.

[@aliveafter5589]

Thanks for your comment, my friend. I can't take credit for it but have used it off and on for years, now in my third location in TN. Hope it works for you too!!

[@aliveafter5589]

I know you are in the UK and im sure mosquitos are pesty there too. I grew up in the West Coast of Africa and would have loved this repellant back than!

[@aliveafter5589]

@trains and trams give it a shot there, would love to hear your results. I was just in Chicago where i lived for 30+ years and the mosquitoes were horrible and they've had a dry summer. We've had a wet summer here in TN and I have thoroughly enjoyed going out and not being eaten alive. Very rare mosquito bite compared to last year when we moved here!

[@lisag1651]

Oh just one adjustment for London, you have to mix it in the opposite direction!!! LOL