Bugs, bugs, bugs! It seems that we will never get rid of these annoying pests. There are so many kinds of bugs that can hurt you. And even if they won’t hurt you, they might cause damage to your property. But there are chemicals that can be used to keep them away. However, most of these chemicals are not good for your health. And the bugs usually return after a while. It’s just not worth all those health risks.

Essential oils are quite trendy these days. There are essential oils for almost everything that you can think of. So of course, there are also various essential oils that can help to get rid of different types of bugs. In this article, I will be telling you about some essential oils that will get rid of those pesky bugs in your home and garden.

Peppermint Essential Oil

During the summer when most people enjoy camping out, mosquitoes can be a real problem.  It is very annoying to be swatting these little flying insects right through the night.  Using peppermint essential oil to get rid of these little critters will surely help to solve your problems.

Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella essential oil is very great at keeping away ants.  These little crawling insects can be so annoying in your house.  They are so small that you may not see them until you feel a bite from one of them. Dropping crumbs of food on the floor is an easy way to attract these annoying ants. So try to avoid doing that. However, in case they happen to pay a visit, you may welcome them with the citronella essential oil. They will be on their way out in little time. You may also give the annoying ants in your garden a tasty meal of this oil.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil is very good to keep those annoying flies away.  Whenever there is a fly invasion in your home, it can be very hard to control.  You could swat them ever so often, but they just keep coming back.  Using the lavender essential oil will be a better solution to keep them at bay.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil may be used to keep away parasites. These parasites include lice, fleas, and ticks.  These bugs are very dangerous biters.  They are the last things that you want to worry about.  Your precious pets can be in danger of their bodies being invaded by these pests. Tea tree essential oil will help to keep them away.  Dilute the tea tree oil with any other carrier oil, and rub your pets’ bodies thoroughly.  These little biting bugs won’t like the taste of the oil, so they will keep away from your pets.

Cypress And Peppermint Essential Oils

If you are experiencing cockroaches, this can be very unpleasant. Ewww! They crawl over everything in their way. Cypress and peppermint essential oils are very strong components. Mix them together to make a very potent and effective repellent to keep those roaches away.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

This oil is well known for its very strong fragrance. Because of it’s strong fragrance, it is a good option for getting rid of bed bugs. You will surely enjoy the fragrance of the eucalyptus oil, and at the same time, it will help you to keep away different types of bugs.

Orange Essential Oil

This very aromatic oil is so strong that it can wipe out an entire colony of bugs. This oil also helps to prevent re-infestation of all types of bugs. You can call it your all-purpose bug and critter eliminator.

A few words of precaution… Whenever you are using any of these essential oils, always use a glass bottle. Most of these oils will melt plastic bottles, because of their concentrated elements. You can also do further research to make sure your pets won’t have allergic reactions to any essential oils you choose to use.