The Benefits of Using Essential Oils for Pest Control

When it comes to your home and lawn, you want to use the utmost care and consideration when handling your pest control needs. If you've got pets or small children, the need for super safe, yet effective treatment options is top priority. Essential oils can help get rid of these unwanted house guests while providing a safe pest control option for homes with children and pets. Essential oils are great for repelling pests. Check out the essential oils pest control options we have available and the benefits of using essential oils for your pest control needs.

 

Essential Oil Alternatives
Essential Oils provide a natural alternative to chemical pest control methods. By using all-natural essential oils, you can eliminate both your pest problems and your chemical concerns.

Areas We Treat

• Docks (We are able to treat areas that traditional chemicals are not, including but not limited to the area between the dock & dock float, roof applications, & railings.)
• Exterior
• Interior
• Yard

Benefits of Essential Oils for Pest Control

Essential oils are a natural, safe way to rid your home of pests that are a great alternative to pesticides. Essential oils can be a cost-effective way to take on the pest problems in your home. These scents not only keep the bugs away, but they can also be the key to fixing many pest-related health issues. Using the right essential oils can help prevent skin and respiratory irritation. 

Here are some commonly used essential oils and how they can be used for pest prevention: 

Geranium:  Rose geranium is a successful repellent for ticks.  It’s safe on kids and pets.

Cedarwood:  Cedarwood is toxic to ticks.  It’s safe on kids and dogs.

Peppermint:  Mint essential oils, including spearmint, is a strong repellant to big and small pests.  Mice, spiders, ants, fleas, and more all hate the mint smells.

Citronella: The most famous essential oil for insect repellants. It has been registered as an official repellent AND a non-toxic biopesticide since after World War 2.  

Eucalyptus:  Eucalyptus is a common flea, tick, and mosquito repellant. Use a diluted concentration sparingly, as Eucalyptus can be toxic if ingested. Some people will use diluted eucalyptus sprays around the house or around pet areas to help deter fleas.

Lavender:  Not only does it have a soothing, almost calming effect on us, it is also a potent insect and pest repellent.  There is some sparse data that has shown lavender oil can prevent tick eggs from hatching. It is ok on young kids and animals (diluted, of course).

Call A B Pest Control & Insulation!
Essential oils are great to use around the home for taking care of small pest problems on your own. However, sometimes if your problem is bigger than you can handle on your own, you may need commercial strength essential oils. If you're in need of something more than your typical daily dose of essential oils to take care of your pest problem, give A B Pest Control & Insulation a call. We'll be happy to come out and see what needs to be done to get rid of your pest problem as quickly and effectively as possible. 

Remember, the best way to keep pests away is preventive treatments. We can get you on the schedule for routine pest control treatments so you don't have to worry about pests taking over your home in the future. Want to learn more about routine pest control? Give us a call today!

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