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More on essential oils and their uses...

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Misty L. Trepke

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Good Morning!

 

Essential Oils and Insects

 

Ants

 

Several drops of Peppermint oil may be sprinkled strategically along

counters and walls to deter ants. It is very important to test

surface area to make sure the oil will not destroy the finish.

Water may be used as a base to make up a spray for areas where ants

like to gather. Add 4 oz. of water into a spritzer bottle and add 20

drops of Peppermint, Citronella or Spearmint oil to give repelling

power.

 

 

Cockroaches

Add a few drops of Citronella to cotton and place in the back of

cupboard. An additional drop of Peppermint or Lemongrass can be added

for extra strength.

 

 

Dust Mites

Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil to the rinse cycle of your washing

machine.

Decant into a spray bottle 8 oz. methylated spirits and 40 drops

Eucalyptus oil. Add 6 oz. water and lightly spray under beds.

 

 

Fleas

Pennyroyal oil is specific against fleas. For a spray, place 20 drops

into a spray bottle and add 4 oz. water. One to two extra drops of

Cedarwood, Citronella, Lemongrass or Lavender may also be added.

Lightly spray your animal (without saturating and avoiding eyes) and

its bedding areas.

 

 

Flies

Place a handful of dried cloves in a bowl and sprinkle with a few

drops of Clove and Lavender, Citronella or Peppermint oil. Recharge

with additional oil from time to time.

 

 

Mice

Add a few drops of Peppermint, Eucalyptus or Spearmint to cotton and

place in the ceiling and anywhere mice might enter the house.

 

 

Moth/Silverfish

Add a few drops of Cedarwood to cotton and place in wardrobes and

drawers. An extra drop of Spearmint, Lavender, Citronella or

Peppermint can be added for reinforcement.

 

 

 

First Aid

Insect Bites and Stings

 

for blue bottles-mozzies-midgies-sandflies

10 drops Lavender oil

into Aloe ointment or gel

Dab directly onto bites or stings for soothing relief.

 

 

Insect Repellant Spray

 

for mozzies-midgies-sandflies

In a Spritzer Bottle

4 oz.water

5 drops Penneyroyal oil

10 drops Citronella

10 drops Lavender

10 Drops Lemongrass

 

Shake well before using and lightly spray onto

exposed skin areas.

****Do not use during pregnancy.

 

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk LMT, MT-BC, CA

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[Guest guest]

Hi Misty:

 

I saw on another list where rose geranium essential oil was required as part of

a mix for a flea and tick repellant. I have only seen " Geranium EO " are there

actually two oils, " Rose Geranium " and just plain " Geranium " ? And could one be

used in place of the other?

 

Thanks,

Evonne