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2. The Grandma-Approved Trick For Getting Rid of Bugs All ... - AOL

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   Cinnamon acts as a natural repellent in quite an obvious way. Just as it is difficult for a human to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon (we all remember that silly challenge), when some bugs breathe ...

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   Dr. Revée Barbour, N.D., M.S., a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor based in Sacramento, says she likes using lemongrass essential oil as a natural mosquito and insect repellent. While ...

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   Oil of lemon eucalyptus is a long-lasting, effective way to repel mosquitoes and ticks, according to the CDC. A half-ounce bottle of lemon eucalyptus oil costs less than $7, and only a small ...

5. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Insect repellent. A mosquito coil. An insect repellent (also commonly called " bug spray ") is a substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod ...

6. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   Rue. repels cucumber and flea beetles. Sarracenia pitcher plants. are especially proficient at trapping yellowjacket wasps. Spearmint. repels fleas, moths, ants, beetles, rodents, [4] aphids, squash bugs, and the cabbage looper [3] Spiny amaranth. repels cutworms.

7. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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   Citronella oil. Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring ...