Harsh chemical repellents disrupt the natural balance of your garden ecosystems and can be harmful for all living organisms, including pets and children. However, Nature has a way of providing clean solutions to organic gardeners; in Sri Lanka and India, Margosa (Neem) based solutions have been used for centuries to keep insects away!
Page 63 and 64 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks
walks you through making your own insect repellent