Do you have a recipe to use this for tick/flea/bug repellant?Do you need to use carrier oil with this?
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I can't find the original recipe, but I used lavender oil with the rose geranium oil & 100% aloe gel. I think I also used maybe a little vegetable oil. For my dog, I just put a few drops of the rose geranium oil directly on her collar & at the base of her tail. Hope this helps.
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A natural remedy list I belong to suggests that to repel ticks from dogs, use a drop of Rose Geranium (Petargonium capitatum x radens variety) behind each shoulder blade & a drop at the top of the base of the tail. Ticks operate mostly by sense of smell & their front legs detect smell, temperature, movement & carbon dioxide & this is how they know you are coming. They are not attracted to the scent of this essential oil. Go easy on this for dogs, as their sensitive noses can't handle anything too strong.
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Doterra has an oil blend called TerraShield. It has 11 oils in it, including Citronella and Cedarwood. I am planning on using it Memorial Day weekend to give it a test! You are supposed to dilute it with water and put in spray bottle. Can't wait to see if it works. Contact me if you would like a bottle. They are only $12.67
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You can and should dilute rose geranium essential oil prior to applying to you or your pet. There are two ways to do this; you can simply dilute with a carrier oil of choice, (jojoba, almond, coconut oil) or you can use the follow recipe to make a batch of tick repelling spray.http://ladybarbarasgarden.com/rose-geranium-tick-repellent.html
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the flea and tick home spray is a great smelling spray that is safe to use.it can even be sprayed directly on your pet!! it contains only peppermint oil,clove extract and sodium lauryl sulfate.i had a bad experience spraying other chemical flea preparations,and found this which is safe and a more natural mixture.i really like it and have had good results.
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http://www.cedarcidestore.com/natural_pest_control.html There's a video and the instructions for dilution. We've used this product to fight fleas in our yard/garden stones area. It WORKS! :-) We also saw a decrease in ticks!
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I'm not sure about it. I use this product for lice and nits. I never try to use it for ticks.
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Based on my personal experience and feedback from my readers, using borax for flea control really works. The powdered form has absolutely no smell and doesn't get absorbed by the skin when touched. It kills fleas by acting as an extreme dehydrate and by making tiny cuts in their exoskeleton which results in their eventual death. It can even be used to prevent small larvae that hatch but unfortunately will not help you get rid of flea eggs. (This I got from the web. Not my comment).
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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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That's what I used it for. I had a huge infestation of bed bugs. I mixed some of the powder with water in a large spray bottle and I sprayed everywhere, according to the directions that I found online. The packets don't come with any directions. Using the spray once a week for 3 weeks straight solved my problem.
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YES! It's great for ticks. I believe it was actually formulated to repel ticks. Good luck! We love it!!
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Megan I cannot be certain however I will say I camped right near the coast of Connecticut for 4 days and I did not have a problem with ticks or mosquitos. Just fyi "Lyme disease" got its name from Old Lyme, Ct and I was just south of there. Do a google search on "essential oils tick repellent" and you will find a bunch of different mixes that work well for you and your pets. Here's one that I found.. http://www.primallyinspired.com/easy-natural-tick-repellent-that-really-works-essential-oils/ I hope this helps you.
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I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the solution, without informing yourself first. Good luck! I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the... » Read More I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the solution, without informing yourself first. Good luck! « Show Less
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I use a carrier oil... Because I think it is otherwise too strong for my personal choice.. I use coconut oil.4or 5 drops of balance to a tablespoon of carrier oil.I think it is also recommend on the website.But your personal choice as well. I love it.
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it depends on how you are using it : For Use for Dogs and Cats: Shake well before each use. To kill fleas, ticks and lice, thoroughly mix 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) of dip with 1 gallon of warm water. For outdoor animals in areas of severe infestations, 2 oz (4 tablespoons) per gallon may be used. Make fresh solution daily. If animal's coat is very dirty, bathe first with an Adams shampoo. Dip should be applied to dry or damp (not wet) coat. Sponge or dip animal with diluted dip making sure all areas are soaked to the skin. Let dip dry on animal. Do not rinse off! Repeat treatment every 7 days if necessary. - it depends on how you are using it : For Use for Dogs and Cats: Shake well before each use. To kill fleas, ticks and lice, thoroughly mix 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) of dip with 1 gallon of warm water. For outdoor animals in areas of severe infestations, 2 oz (4 tablespoons) per gallon may be used. Make fresh solution daily. If animal's coat is very dirty, bathe first with an Adams shampoo. Dip should be applied to dry or damp (not wet) coat. Sponge or dip animal with diluted dip making sure all areas are soaked to the skin. Let dip dry on animal. Do not rinse off! Repeat treatment every 7... » Read More it depends on how you are using it : For Use for Dogs and Cats: Shake well before each use. To kill fleas, ticks and lice, thoroughly mix 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) of dip with 1 gallon of warm water. For outdoor animals in areas of severe infestations, 2 oz (4 tablespoons) per gallon may be used. Make fresh solution daily. If animal's coat is very dirty, bathe first with an Adams shampoo. Dip should be applied to dry or damp (not wet) coat. Sponge or dip animal with diluted dip making sure all areas are soaked to the skin. Let dip dry on animal. Do not rinse off! Repeat treatment every 7 days if necessary. - « Show Less
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I use them from the bottle...some different oils have certain mixture recommendations on the bottle for cleaning purposes,etc...but all can be used from the bottle. But they are pretty strong so I'm sure a carrier oil would just help them last longer.
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No. I always have some carrier oil with it. I usually use coconut oil or sweet almond oil.
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It's a spray on flea and tick repellant. But I did not find it to be at all effective.
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I do. I mix it with other carrier oils like olive oil, coconut oil, etc. I also mix in lavender essential oil.
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Megan I cannot be certain however I will say I camped right near the coast of Connecticut for 4 days and I did not have a problem with ticks or mosquitos. Just fyi "Lyme disease" got its name from Old Lyme, Ct and I was just south of there. Do a google search on "essential oils tick repellent" and you will find a bunch of different mixes that work well for you and your pets. Here's one that I found..http://www.primallyinspired.com/easy-natural-tick-repellent-that-really-works-essential-oils/I hope this helps you.