Make Your Own Bug Spray!

Make Your Own Bug Spray!

Jason couldn’t concentrate. He couldn’t even walk. His legs were so itchy! Last night he and his dad had eaten dinner outside. By the time they went inside, Jason was covered in mosquito bites. Itchy, horrible mosquito bites. “ I can’t take it anymore! ” Jason showed everyone the red spots on his legs.

“ Wow, ” said Nina. “ They look itchy. ” “ You should have used bug spray, ” said Izzie. “ I can’t use bug spray, ” Jason said. “ Why not?” Nina asked. “ Because I’m allergic to the chemicals. ” Jason frowned. “ Well then it’s your lucky day! ” said Mr. Dunn.

“ Lucky?” Jason echoed. “ What’s lucky about mosquito bites?” “ We’re making Campers’ Bug Spray today, ” Mr. Dunn explained. “ It’s all- natural bug spray. ” “ Really?” Jason didn’t believe it. “ How do you make it?”

“ Mr. Dunn is a chemistry teacher. So he can explain what to do. Right, Mr. Dunn?” Bobby looked at his teacher. “ That’s the plan. ” Mr. Dunn nodded. “ Have a seat. ” “ In some of these bottles are very strong oils called essential oils. ” “ By mixing certain essential oils, you can make a scent that will send mosquitoes running. ”

Mr. Dunn coughed. “ I mean, flying. ” Nina giggled. She liked Mr. Dunn’s silly jokes. “ But won’t the scent make us want to run away too?” Ethan asked. “ I don’t think so. But you can decide for yourself in a minute, ” Mr. Dunn said.