Essential oils to repel insects

Techniques to use

To keep flies and mosquitoes away, we recommend atmospheric diffusion (using an electric diffuser for indoor use, see also our anti-mosquito composition) or a lotion applied to the skin (diluted with a vegetable oil). For outdoors, you can also place strips of fabric soaked in essential oil at regular intervals.

To repel ants, spray a mixture of water and essential oil (shake well before spraying), using around 2 to 4 drops of essential oil per liter of water. You can also attack ant nests: introduce 1 to 2 drops of essential oil directly into the nest entrance, and the exodus takes place in a matter of seconds.

Essential oil/insect matches

• Whiteflies: tagetes, lavender, sage and tansy essential oils
  
  
• Flea beetles: peppermint, field mint, lemongrass and lavender essential oils
  
  
• Spiders: lavender essential oil
  
  
• Weevils: cedar, sandalwood and patchouli essential oils
  
  
• Snails: cedar, sassafras, pine, garlic and patchouli essential oils
  
  
• Ants: tansy, clove, cedar, peppermint, fieldmint, garlic and lemongrass essential oils
  
  
• Wasps: citronella essential oil
  
  
• Flies: tagetes, lavender, citronella, peppermint and tansy essential oils
  
  
• Cabbage flies: citronella, thyme and sage essential oils
  
  
• Gnats: citronella, patchouli and peppermint essential oils
  
  
• Mosquitoes: lavender, citronella, geranium, peppermint, lemongrass and tansy essential oils, Nuit d'Eté synergy
  
  
• Moths: lavender, lemongrass and peppermint essential oils
  
  
• Slugs: garlic, cedar and pine essential oils
  
  
• Peridroma saucia(variegated cutworm): thyme and sage essential oils
  
  
• Aphids, fleas: lavender, citronella, lemongrass and tansy essential oils
  
  
• Lice: tea tree (for an anti-lice recipe for children, see essential oils for children), peppermint and cedar essential oils
  
  
• Ticks: citronella, geranium, lemongrass, sage and thyme essential oils

CAUTION :

It's important to note that some essential oils may be toxic to pets and children. It is therefore advisable to carry out thorough research before using essential oils for insect control, and to use them with care, respecting recommended dosages and instructions for use.