Can you use essential oils to repel insects?

Did you know you can 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

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

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Melissa Jennings

Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 21 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.