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Originally Posted by winnipiseogee
My wife heard that JP pest sprays your yard with some organic/essential oil substance and it keeps away all of the ticks and mosquitoes. I think its malarky but I finally relented and told her to go ahead and have the yard sprayed. Unfortunately JP Pest said there was so much demand that they aren't taking any more clients. 
Anyone know of other places that do this? Thanks! |
I was told by a JP Pest employee that what they use to spray for ticks and mosquitoes is a combination of the following essential oils mixed with water.
• Peppermint Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Clove Oil
The exact amount of how much oil should be mixed with how much water to create this magic elixir I forget unfortunately. But that is something I am assuming you could easily find out by doing some "googling".
And apparently there is some science behind the use of essential oils to kill and or repel insects.
• Peppermint oil and clove oil are deadly to insects, especially fleas and ticks. Peppermint oil is one of the most toxic octopamine blockers found in nature. Octopamine is a key neurotransmitter that is found in invertebrates-it is an insect's equivalent to adrenaline. It regulates the heart rate, movement, behavior, and metabolism of these critters. Peppermint oil blocks the production of octopamine, causing the insect's central nervous system to break down.
Anyways after you have mixed your essential oils with your water you will then proceed to fog or spray the entire tree line of your property. (Your tree line is where your lawn meets your forest.)
I was told if you do this you will see a 90% reduction of ticks in your yard and it will also help to repel the mosquitoes as well. Now if your not into mixing your own insect repellent in the name of saving a few bucks you can purchase some already premixed online or at your local Petco.
http://www.amazon.com/Vets-Best-Natu.../dp/B00393HSLY
Regards
George