Pick fresh walnut leaves, fill them into a glass jar and cover with olive oil.

Let the mixture rest for two months in a sunny place in the garden or on a window sill. No worries if there are rainy or overcast days. It’ll work anyway.

Strain the olive oil into the container of your choice, discard the leaves- that’s it. Your insect repellent is ready to use! I decided to melt a tiny amount of bee’s wax into my walnut leaf oil, as the creamy texture felt easier to apply to the skin.

The walnut leaf based repellent works well against all kind of mosquitos, wasps, bees and even ticks.
It will leave a bronze glow on your skin, but be mindful that it could stain light fabrics.