TERMITE & ANT DETERRENTS WAS Mice

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, " charlotte " <csartell@a...>

wrote:

>

> Hello WillowRaven,

> Do you have any other ones for ants and

> termites?

> Charlotte

 

 

 

LOL yup.... here's what I could find:

 

According to the book " Crabtree & Evenlyn's Fragrant Herbal " by Lesley

Bremness:

 

FOR ANTS:

 

*The clean smell of Peppermint, pungent scent of Santolina, Tansy,

Mugwort, and Wormwood, spiciness of Lemon Peel, Cinnamon Bark, and

Cloves, and ood fragrance of Sandalwood chips, Decar and Camphorwood

will repel moths, ants and other pests.

 

*Two potent plant insecticides are the powdered flowerheads of

Pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), which can be sprinkled (wearing

gloves and away from pets and humans) to deter flies, ants,

cockroaches, bedbugs, and fleas, and the seed oil of India's Neem Tree

(Azadirachta indica), commercially prepared, which destroys more than

200 insect species.

 

*Place pennyroyal sprigs where ants appear and pinch the sprigs

frequently to release the scent. Rub fresh leaves across ant routes,

along baseboards and table legs, and in cabinets, which will force

them to look elsewhere.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ROOM SPRAY

This mixture will help to eliminate most harmful bacteria, many

viruses, and a few fungi. Bergamot and Eucalyptus are the best room

deodorizers; Bergamot, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, and Madarin all

deter insects; and ants dislike the scent of Cloves. The first 4 oils

listed below are the main ingredients of classic eau-de-cologne, and

call to mind this famous refreshing scent.

The recipe is for a 1 1/4 oz (50 ml) spray bottle and uses 200

drops essential oil per 1 3/4 oz (50 ml) finished volume. Use

essential oils as follows: 60 drops Bergamot, 20 drops Lavender, 15

drops each Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme, tea tree, and Lemon Eucalyptus; 10

drops each Eucalyptus, Juniper, and Mandarin; 5 drops each Clove,

Sandalwood, and Peppermint. Any combination should kill most harmful

germs. Measure the oils into a clean glass bottle, replace the lid,

swirl to bind the oils and leave to 24 hours to amalgamate. Add 1 oz

(25 ml) isopropyl alcohol or vodka. Replace the lid and blend,

swirling and tipping the bottle several times, then leave for 24

hours. Add 1 oz (25 ml) distilled water and blend again. Decant into

an atomizing bottle, and spray as required. This spray will keep

fresh for many months in a cool, dark place, and will transform any

interior into a clean, refreshing space.

 

There was no mention of termite control/deterrents in the book.

 

 

Hope that helps!!!

 

Goddess bless

Michelle/WillowRaven

(at the group's site)

 

 

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