Make your own bug spray this summer with a citronella plant. Rub the leaves of the plant directly on your skin (make sure to test a small area on your skin first.) I like how this recipe doesn’t use essential oils. Follow this easy recipe to make your own spray. 1. Cut 4-5 leaves from your citronella plant 2. Add leaves to 1 cup of boiling water and mix 3. Turn off burner and add a lid to the citronella water 4. Allow to cool for 2 hours with lid on 5. After 2 hours remove leaves 6. In a spray b