Mites

Reserved for ages 6+. Shake well before use and spray surfaces where mites are present: mattresses, pillows, cushions, carpets. Make sure there is no one in the room and leave to rest for 1 hour. You can then come back and we advise you to vacuum afterwards to eliminate the dead mites which are always a source of allergies.

  • 60 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
  • 60 drops of Clove essential oil
  • 30 drops of True Lavender essential oil
  • 90 mL modified alcohol

More detailsessential oils against mites.

Wasps and bees

Reserved for ages 6+Spray this mixture in your environment, shaking the spray bottle well before each use. In a 100 mL spray bottle, add: 

  • 6 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil
  • 5 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
  • 1 drop of Clove essential oil
  • Supplement with modified alcohol

Ants

Reserved for ages 6+Spray this preparation where insects pass through your home. Repeat the operation once a day for 3 to 4 days. In a 100 mL bottle, add:

  • 20 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 8 drops of Peppermint essential oil
  • 4 drops of Basil essential oil
  • 20 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil
  • Supplement with modified alcohol

Flies

Reserved for ages 6+Pour the mixture of essential oils into your diffuser, respecting the number of drops indicated on the instructions. Diffuse the mixture in 30 minute increments.

  • 80 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 20 drops of Peppermint essential oil
  • 20 drops of Basil essential oil
  • 80 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil

Mosquitoes

Reserved for ages 6+Pour the mixture of essential oils into your diffuser, respecting the number of drops indicated on the instructions. Use your diffuser in periods of 30 minutes maximum.

  • 60 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil
  • 60 drops of Combava essential oil
  • 20 drops of Cinnamon essential oil
  • 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil

Food moths

Reserved for ages 6+. Place 2 drops of the mixture on pieces of cotton to place in several places between your food reserves. Change the cotton pads every 3 to 6 weeks, when the odor begins to disappear.

  • 30 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
  • 30 drops of Clove essential oil
  • 30 drops of Peppermint essential oil
More details : essential oils against food moths.

Moths

Reserved for ages 6+. Place 2 drops of the mixture on pieces of cotton to place in several places in the cabinets. Change cotton pads every 3 to 6 weeks.

  • 90 drops of True Lavender essential oil
  • 90 drops of Rosemary Camphor essential oil
  • 90 drops of Atlas Cedar essential oil

More details : essential oils against moths.

Fleas and ticks (spray)

Take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 100 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
  • 100 drops of essential oil True Lavender
  • 50 drops of essential oil Clove
  • 50 drops of essential oil Lemongrass
  • 25 mL modified pharmaceutical alcohol
More details : flea & tick repellent with essential oils.

Bedbugs

Reserved for adults and adolescents. Spray this mixture on the mattress, the seams, the surfaces of the bed (feet, box spring), then on the floor around and under the bed, the walls and furniture (be careful, the HE can be aggressive on certain furniture depending on the material and on the paintings) near the bed. Also spray before your departure, in your bags and suitcases. Leave the room, leave it closed for 15 minutes then ventilate. In a 100 mL bottle, mix:

  • 15 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
  • 10 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 5 drops of Clove essential oil
  • 5 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
  • Top up with cool water.

More details : essential oils against bedbugs.

Mice and rats

Reserved for ages 6+Soak pieces of cotton with a few drops of the mixture then place them where mice and rats are likely to pass, as well as in places where they could take up residence (behind furniture, in cellars, under the attic, etc.). Repeat the operation every 2-3 days until all traces of rodents disappear.

  • 50 drops of noble laurel essential oil
  • 100 drops of Clary Sage essential oil
  • 50 drops of Peppermint essential oil
More details : lessential oils to repel mice and rats.

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About these tips

This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists. 

La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.