# Homespun Spray Consumers take a DIY approach to pests and insects. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 28, 2015 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/homespun-spray ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Homespun Spray trend? **Homespun Spray:** As consumers continue to become more aware of the chemical content in certain products, they turn to custom, homemade alternatives to ensure greater peace of mind. Creating insect repellent and sprays from scratch, consumers are seeking to not only replace chemical-heavy products, but to do so in a way that is cost-effective. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 12, 2013 to Jul 23, 2015 - Published: Jul 28, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Homespun Spray trend ### DIY Pest Control Consumers are turning to custom, homemade alternatives to ensure greater peace of mind for pest control in a cost-effective and chemical-free way. ### All-Natural Insect Repellent People are increasingly aware of the harmful chemicals they are exposed to and are opting to use all-natural, chemical-free alternatives for insect repellent. ### Essential Oil Bug Sprays Essential oils are being used as a base for bug sprays as an alternative to chemical-based products to keep bugs away. ## What the Homespun Spray trend means for industry ### For Home and Garden DIY pest control is a trend that can greatly benefit the Home and Garden industry by providing consumers with a cost-effective and chemical-free alternative. ### For Health and Wellness All-natural insect repellent and essential oil bug sprays are a growing trend in the Health and Wellness industry as consumers become increasingly aware of the harmful effects of chemicals on their bodies. ### For Personal Care With the rising demand for all-natural and chemical-free products, the Personal Care industry can benefit from producing and marketing natural insect repellents and essential oil bug sprays. ## Trend signals for Homespun Spray Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 31%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 31% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Homespun Spray trend 5 featured examples from Jun 12, 2013 to Jul 23, 2015. - [Homemade Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-bug-repellent): This DIY Bug Repellent is All-Natural and Cost Effective (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The personal care products industry can explore incorporating natural ingredients and DIY options for bug repellents. - [DIY Cyborg Bug Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboroach-kit): The 'RoboRoach' Kit Lets You Enslave a Cockroach Using Neurosurgery (Category: Tech) Implication: DIY neurosurgery kits could introduce a new way of teaching students about the nervous system and create opportunities for neurologists to perform novel experiments. - [Essential Oil Bug Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-oil-bug-spray): This All-Natural Concoction Keeps the Mosquitos at Bay in a Healthy Way (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The personal care and beauty industry can capitalize on the trend towards natural insect repellent by developing and marketing natural, essential oil-based products that cater to… - [Chemical-Free Bug Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-bug-spray): Saje's Natural Bug Spray Wards Off Mosquitos Safely (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for personal care brands to create chemical-free bug sprays that are safe for consumers and the environment. - [Citrus Bug Repellent Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-repellant): These DIY Insect Repellent Candles Will Keep The Mosquitos Away (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Incorporate natural bug repellents into the home fragrance industry by creating insect-repellent candles and diffusers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)