The essential oils that work well against biting insects (mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas) are:
? Cinnamon oil (mosquitoes)
? Neem oil (mosquitoes, fleas, flies, and small bugs you can't even see)
? Eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice)
? Citronella oil (mosquitoes and biting flies)
? Castor oil (mosquitoes)
? Orange oil (fleas)
? Rose geranium (ticks and lice)
? Peppermint (spiders)
Safe carrier oils include:
? Coconut oil
? Olive oil
? Sunflower oil
? Witch hazel
? Rubbing alcohol
Just mix your choice of essential oil/s and a 'carrier' oil or alcohol.
Don't let the bed bugs bite!
Alex (Earthie Mama)
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