INSECT REPELLENT

Essential oils make wonderful natural fragrant non-toxic insecticides which are kind to humans but repulsive to insects.

Mix 15 drops of essential oils to 100 ml (20 fl oz)of water in a pump action spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into the air to repel flying insects.

Another tip is to add five drops of essential oil to a damp cloth and wipe around wardrobes, drawers, shelves, window and door frames.

A few drops of oil on your pillowcase or mattress will drive away droning mosquitos.

Alternatively you can mix six drops of essential oil in 30 ml (1 fl oz/6 tsps) of sunflower oil and rub it into exposed skin before going to bed. It will also soothe any insect bites!

Best Oils to use:

Camphor - moths

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Citronella - Mosquitos

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Lemongrass - most flying insects

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Tea Tree - ants, fleas, most insects

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Thyme - most hopping/crawling insects

TO GET RID OF ANTS OR COCKROACHES

Dilute eight drops of Tea Tree and Seven drops of Thyme in 30 ml (1 fl oz/6 tpsp) water in a spray bottle. Spray everywhere they might walk.

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TO RID A PET OF FLEAS

Dilute six drops of Geranium, five drops of Lavender and four drops of Tea Tree into 30 ml (1 fl oz/6 tsps) of water in a spray bottle.

Spray into ruffled fur. Avoid eyes.