Has anyone used this as an insect repellant? I have tried EG's Geranium oil, but our mosquitoes loved it and citronella tiki torches. Suggestions?
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I used it to clean dog crate and it is wonderful. I put it in my dishwasher, laundry and diffuse it. I've never seen it recommended for use on animals. I use Tea Tree essential oil on my dogs bedding to get rid of fleas and it works wonders for that. Also lavender oil and distilled water spray on her for fleas.
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It should help. Citronella usually works the best, but you could try this. How are you planning to use it?
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No. Geraniol is a refined highly effective insect repellant derived from geranium oil. Geranium oil has a very sweet smell, is very healing to the skin and scar tissue. It is strong and some people are repelled by it if they are dealing with emotional issues. I love the stuff!
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I'm unsure. We were camping at a state park in Ohio over Labor Day. I have never seen so many mosquitos. I didn't have any bites. You can smell the lemongrass which supposed to repel no-see-ums. I would give it a try. Low investment.
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I think the repellant you are looking for is a combination of lemon oil and eucalyptus oil. 10 drops lemon to 20 euc. In a quart spray bottle. Lemon eucalyptus oil is its own plant. There is another combination of rosemary, lavender, orange oil, and vinegar? You can google it. It is in Wiki-how
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All of the citronella lamp oils you'll find at department stores and home depot will work. There are also scentless oils that don't produce as much smoke but I have only researched online and have not actually tried them yet.
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The "insect shield" is just a repellent of some kind. I paid extra for it, because I was going into some tropical swamps in Trinidad, and figured it would be worth it. Didn't make a difference - mosquitoes still swarmed around my head. Obviously, they can't get through the net, but it certainly didn't "hide" me, which is basically what repellent is supposed to do. Down there, even 98% DEET repellent only works for a few hours. The mosquitoes are larger, brutal monsters, different from our mosquitoes in northern Wisconsin. Basically, don't pay extra for the insect shield, because it makes no difference (at least in a tropical swamp). In the north-woods with normal mosquitoes, maybe it would make a difference. The "insect shield" is just a repellent of some kind. I paid extra for it, because I was going into some tropical swamps in Trinidad, and figured it would be worth it. Didn't make a difference - mosquitoes still swarmed around my head. Obviously, they can't get through the net, but it certainly didn't "hide" me, which is basically what repellent is supposed to do. Down there, even 98% DEET repellent only works for a few hours. The mosquitoes are larger, brutal monsters, different from our mosquitoes in northern Wisconsin. Basically, don't pay extra for the insect shield,... » Read More The "insect shield" is just a repellent of some kind. I paid extra for it, because I was going into some tropical swamps in Trinidad, and figured it would be worth it. Didn't make a difference - mosquitoes still swarmed around my head. Obviously, they can't get through the net, but it certainly didn't "hide" me, which is basically what repellent is supposed to do. Down there, even 98% DEET repellent only works for a few hours. The mosquitoes are larger, brutal monsters, different from our mosquitoes in northern Wisconsin. Basically, don't pay extra for the insect shield, because it makes no difference (at least in a tropical swamp). In the north-woods with normal mosquitoes, maybe it would make a difference. « Show Less
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I Never heard if that works for mosquitos but yes I put it in oil to make a pain remedy for healing and apply to my feet(about 20 drops to 2oz. of oil) I use skin so soft from avon to scare off my mosquitos. I spray it on my hand then lightly rub it in and it lasts about 2-4 hours then reapply.
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It works very well in a fire pot. I just wish it came in a citronella version, as some of the canned fuel gels do.
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Hi Maria, I have not heard of it used for ticks. I love it in my bath. I wonder if you can contact the seller and ask them? I also wonder if other essential oils would work for tick prevention? Guess this isn't much help, but understand your wanting to use something natural in an enviornment you are in everyday! I use peppermint for keeping a type of biting fly off of me (they love me for some unknown reason; we don't have many ticks where I live), around my hairline. It works good when I remember to put it on! Google the oil and see what info comes up.
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After reading about the toxicity of the ingredients, I never used it. I went for DEET instead, although not so great for us as well. There are natural insect repellants.
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My apologies but I'm not a vet. I would check with a professional regarding any animal: however I can tell you this particular oil works great at repelling most flying insects like Mosquitos and flys.
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I used it two different ways.. I used almond oil to dilute it in a small spray bottle and i have also used it full strength placing a dab on wrists, elbows, neck, chest , ankles etc.. it works well for me in the summer repelling mosquitos.. i get eaten up by them if i don't use it!! You can mist your clothing.. careful cause it is an oil.. and also the area your sleeping in.. smells ok too.. kinda earthy.. have fun on your trip!!
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I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a product like this should not be used on anything eatable! This is only a guess tho. Good luck, BF I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a... » Read More I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a product like this should not be used on anything eatable! This is only a guess tho. Good luck, BF « Show Less
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Actually doesnt work at all with fleas nor mosquitoes and basically flying objects. For these a recommend another type of repellent or device. It works perfect for roaches,mice,bugs,spiders. Really effective.
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I've never heard of peppermint oil for roach removal...perhaps. However, Diatomateous Earth will get rid of roaches safely and VERY effectively...it's all natural and microscopically cuts up the exoskeleton on the beasties. Do an internet search...it's great for so much more, too. Also, I have had good luck with Orange oil for roaches and ants...but DE is by far the best defense. This product DOES work wonders for repelling rodents, though. :)
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Some really powerful repellent.I jog for one (1) hour several days a week and all other sprays were a joke and mosquitoes seemed to laugh at it.I work in my garden for several hours (sometimes all day) and no bug will hit me even with one application.Randall