| Instead of bringing out the harmful pesticides and | | | | Aphids: Mix 10 drops Spearmint and 15 drops Orange |
| chemical ointments here's some natural earth friendly | | | | essential oil in 2 quarts salt water, shake well and |
| options for dealing with those pesky insects. | | | | spray on plants. |
| Insect Repellent Essential Oils: | | | | Cockroaches: Mix 10 drops Peppermint and 5 drops |
| Single Essential Oils: Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus | | | | Cypress in 1/2 cup salt water. Shake well and spray |
| radiata, Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, | | | | where cockroaches live. |
| Idaho Tansy, Rosemary, Patchouli, Citronella, | | | | Silverfish: Eucalyptus radiata, Citriadora |
| Lemongrass, Thyme, Sage | | | | Ants: You can smear a line of Peppermint or |
| Essential Oil Blends: | | | | Spearmint across your kitchen counter or floor and the |
| Purification (contains: Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), | | | | ants won't cross it. If you already have a line of ants |
| lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary | | | | invading your house, just draw a line of oil across them |
| (Rosmarinus officinalis), Melaleuca (Melaleuca | | | | and they will turn back. |
| alternifolia) lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida), and myrtle | | | | Beetles: Peppermint, Thyme |
| (Myrtus communis) | | | | Caterpillars: Spearmint, Peppermint |
| Thieves(contains: Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon | | | | Chiggars: Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint |
| (Citrus limon), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), | | | | Cutworms: Sage, Thyme |
| Eucalyptus radiata and rosemary (Rosmarinus | | | | Fleas: Peppermint, Lemongrass, Spearmint |
| officinalis CT 1,8 cineol) | | | | Gnats: Patchouli, Spearmint |
| Melrose (contains: Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia), | | | | Spiders: Peppermint, Spearmint |
| naouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia), rosemary | | | | Ticks: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme |
| (Rosmarinus officinalis), and clove (Syzygium | | | | Weevils: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood |
| aromaticum). | | | | For Pets: Put 10 drops each of Citronella, Eucalyptus |
| Insect Repellent Blend: | | | | radiata, and Peppermint in an 8 ounce spray bottle with |
| 6 drops Peppermint | | | | water. Alternate formula: Put 2 drops pine, 2 drops |
| 6 drops Tea Tree | | | | Eucalyptus radiata, and 5-10 drops Citronella in a spray |
| 9 drops Eucalyptus radiata | | | | bottle of water. OR Mix 5- 10 drops Idaho Tansy or |
| Application: | | | | Peppermint Oil in a spray bottle full of water, shake |
| Topical: DILUTE 20/80 using a base oil such as almond | | | | vigorously and spray. |
| or jojoba or V6 and apply to exposed skin as needed | | | | PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based |
| or mix with 8 ounces of water in a spray bottle, shake | | | | solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade |
| well and spray directly on exposed skin areas. | | | | Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity. |
| To repel insects, essential oils can also be diffused or | | | | The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity |
| put on cotton balls or cedar chips(for use in closets or | | | | will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, |
| drawers) | | | | results. The author assumes no responsibility for your |
| Specific Oils for Specific Insects | | | | improper use of this information. |
| Mosquitoes: Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus radiata, | | | | The statements about these oils have not been |
| Lemongrass. | | | | evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These |
| Moths: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Hyssop, Lavender, | | | | oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent |
| Peppermint, Spearmint | | | | any disease. |
| Horse-flies: Idaho Tansy floral water, Purification Oil | | | | |