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Originally Posted by georgeisallheart
• 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. • 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 |
From the link you provided:
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Peppermint Oil...0.60%(3/4oz), Eugenol (Clove Extract) ...1.40%(1.8oz), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ...3.45%(4.4oz), Inert Ingredients* ...94.55%(121oz), *
Water, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid. These are inert so I would think you could use just water.
Now all you need is a little math on how much in ounces those percentages is in relation to a gallon.
Ok - Ok I did the math for you.
ToW