Can you use essential oils to repel insects? You can! I made the switch last summer during the heart of Mosquito season and it worked really well for us all summer long. There are a variety of oils to use based on which insect you want to repel.
Can you use essential oils to repel insects?
Ants: Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Orange
Aphids: Peppermint
Beetles: Peppermint, Thyme
Chiggers: Lavender, Lemongrass, Thyme
Cockroaches: Cypress
Cutworm: Thyme
Fleas: Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint
Gnats: Clove, Eucalyptus, Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melaleuca, Peppermint, Orange
Mosquitoes: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Basil, Geranium, Melaleuca, Peppermint, Thyme, Orange
Moths: Clove, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Plant Lice: Peppermint
Spiders: Peppermint
Ticks: Lavender, Lemongrass, Thyme
Black Widow: Oregano
I hope this helps you this summer! It is our go-to for all-natural insect repellant.
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Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
CouponMama
Love this article! I am just starting to learn more about Essential Oils and I had no idea you could use them to repel insects! This is going to be a very useful tip for all our family camping trips this summer! Thanks so much! Love your site!
petra
I didn't know you could use essential oils to keep away insects. Thanks for the useful information!
Maralea
I didn't realize there were so many great uses for essential oils. This is awesome! Thank you for all the info!
Gina LaFerrera
I really like your site on Essential oils and learning about different things it helps like repelling insects.