Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Good Morning! Insects and Essential Oils Ants Several drops of Peppermint oil may be sprinkled strategically along counters and walls to deter ants. It is very important to test surface area to make sure the oil will not destroy the finish. Water may be used as a base to make up a spray for areas where ants like to gather. Add 4 oz. of water into a spritzer bottle and add 20 drops of Peppermint, Citronella or Spearmint oil to give repelling power. Cockroaches Add a few drops of Citronella to cotton and place in the back of cupboard. An additional drop of Peppermint or Lemongrass can be added for extra strength. Dust Mites Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil to the rinse cycle of your washing machine. Into a spray bottle add 8 oz. methylated spirits and 40 drops Eucalyptus oil. Add 6 oz. water and lightly spray under beds. Fleas Pennyroyal oil is specific against fleas. For a spray, place 20 drops into a spray bottle and add 4 oz. water. One to two extra drops of Cedarwood, Citronella, Lemongrass or Lavender may also be added. Lightly spray your animal (without saturating and avoiding eyes) and its bedding areas. Flies Place a handful of dried cloves in a bowl and sprinkle with a few drops of Clove and Lavender, Citronella or Peppermint oil. Recharge with additional oil from time to time. Mice Add a few drops of Peppermint, Eucalyptus or Spearmint to cotton and place in the ceiling and anywhere mice might enter the house. Moth/Silverfish Add a few drops of Cedarwood to cotton and place in wardrobes and drawers. An extra drop of Spearmint, Lavender, Citronella or Peppermint can be added for reinforcement. First Aid: Insect Bites and Stings For blue bottles-mozzies-midgies-sandflies 10 drops Lavender oil into Aloe ointment or gel Dab directly onto bites or stings for soothing relief. Insect Repellant Spray For mozzies-midgies-sandflies In a Spritzer Bottle 4 oz.water 5 drops Penneyroyal oil 10 drops Citronella 10 drops Lavender 10 Drops Lemongrass Shake well before using and lightly spray onto exposed skin areas. ****Do not use during pregnancy. Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 What about something to repel spiders? Linda - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Dear Friends, Need one repel that which is a metaphor of God. Perhaps there is a better way. Consider quietly communicating with the spider that although you respect the beauty of its architectural forms and their evident geometry, it would be most gracious of them to weave elsewhere than in your particular space. You might consider looking around where you live so that you might find an appropriate space. With that in mind, carry the picture and give that image to the spider. Do you see, all life that cannot speak in words communicates in images. To truly hear the words of life, one must forget about himself and remember God. In that sacred space of being, there is no separation between the spider and man. It is as our Indian forbears taught us. We walk within the Body of God and all who dwell within are our little brothers, be they on land, in the sea or in the air. Much Love in Spirit, Stephen On Behalf Of Linda BumpasTuesday, August 16, 2005 10:34 PM Subject: Re: Insects and Essential Oils What about something to repel spiders?Linda - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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