BUGS BUGS BUGS BUGS
What would the summer be without them? Nice. Thought I would share some essential oil solutions for the common bug problems since they are so easy and at the same time help us.

There are natural alternatives to using toxic chemicals for our pest problems. Its great to be able to repel bugs while helping ourselves and our environment at the same time.

How to use oils for Pest Control
Pistol grip squirt bottle or spray bottle
Filled with water and
A 3-10 drops essential oil
Shake well and spray away.

ANTS, BEETLES, CATERPILLARS, COCKROACHES, FLEAS, MOTHS, PLANT LICE, GNATS and SPIDERS: are all repelled by Peppermint, Spearmint, Thieves and/or Purification.

Ants will not cross a line of Peppermint or Spearmint. Put across any entrance they use. Peppermint on a cotton ball will also repell MICE.

APHIDS: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Peppermint or Spearmint – Mix 20 drops in 2 quarts salt water, shake well and spray on plants.

SLUGS, SNAILS, WEEVILS: Cedarwood, Patchouli or Pine oil

CUTWORM: Thyme or Sage

BEES: Purification, Melrose or Pan Away

MOSQUITOES: Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemongrass, Purification and/or Eucalyptus. 10 drops Purification in a spray bottle of water is a great repellent.

TICKS: Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Peppermint, or Purification

BITES: Purification draws out poisons. Lavender with Peppermint reduce swelling and infection also.

Research shows that the oils alone are repellants, when water is added, they become insecticides!

Here's the disclaimer: since this has not been evaluated by the drug administration, use under your own power.

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