Do Essential Oils Really Repel Mosquitoes? Here’s What Pest Experts Say

Essential oils like lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, and peppermint can repel mosquitoes, but their effects tend to be ...
The New York Times

Pestly Is a Better Essential Oil Bug Repellent (But We Still Don’t Recommend It)

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CBS News

Research found these mosquito repellents are the most effective ways to get rid of the pests

Immo A. Hansen is an associate professor of biology at New Mexico State University and Hailey A. Luker is a doctoral student in biology at New Mexico State University. Now that summer is in full swing ...
The Times Leader

Repel Rodents With Castor Or Peppermint Oil Your Place Alan J. Heavens

Reader advice: Castor oil or peppermint oil are natural rodent repellents. They have an asphyxiating effect on rats, mice, chipmunks, moles, squirrels and shrews. A cotton ball with four to five drops ...