Sunday, January 9, 2011

Organic Insect Repellent


I dislike pesky flies. They are so annoying. Mosquitoes too, they are all blood-sucking pests that dont' need mercy. What make matter worse is that they carry deadly diseases and virus. For example, mosquitoes can give us dengue.

Most people would quickly reach out for the chemical-laden insect repellent that stinks. These stuff are poisonous otherwise it wouldn't kill. You wouldn't like the smell, do you? ;)

Anyway, I tend to keep those pests at bay with Mother Nature's help - with absolutely NO chemicals nasties ! Plus, these home remedies are safe to smell and it is indeed friendly to your health and home, especially if you have children at home. Here are some tips...

1. Repel flies with herbs

To keep flies away, put out bowls of fresh orange and lemon peels mixed with cloves powder. Flies also dislike the scent of lavender, eucalyptus or cedar.

Use one or a combination of these essential oils in an aromatherapy diffuser or cotton balls placed around the room. Or add a few drops of essential oil to small bowls of hot water to help dispersing the scent throughout the room.

2. Ant Control

Mix 7.5g of dried organic peppermint leaves, 35g of organic cayenne powder and 30g of baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture liberally around the area where ants are entering your home.

3. Repel cockroaches with essential oils

Cockroaches don't like the scent of eucalyptus or rosemary essential oils. Place a few drops of essential oil on cotton balls and put in areas where you have seen cockroaches. Renew the essential oil every couple of days to keep the scent strong








Valerie Mae is a natural and organic beauty and wellness practitioner. She is part of the Organic Passion team that are dedicated in educating people on the benefits of eliminating chemicals and adopting a natural and organic lifestyle. Read more about their organic findings at http://www.organicpassion.info


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