From: "sol" <sol...@sweetwaterhsa.com>
I still prefer lavender essential oil. It doesn't have the photosensitizing
effect of lemon essential oil. Of the citrus oils, I believe grapefruit oil
is the only non-photosensitizing one. Eucalyptus oil can be very irritating
to the skin. Eucalyptus radiata is the preferred oil according to Patricia
Davis (Aromatherapy: An A-Z) because it does not irritate skin or mucous
membranes.
Lavender oil (I am reminded this year because we have huge numbers of
gnats, flies this year) does not keep the bugs from 'buzzing' you, so they
still annoy, but do not bite. Best and longest lasting repellancy is with
an oil dilution, diluted in water (I use CS) it must be applied more
frequently.
sol
Since I had Lyme disease 4 years ago, I tend to get a bit fanatic when
taking the pooch out and about. Lots of grass, trees, marshy area here, and
loaded with deer and mosquitos, gnats and any/everything else.
On my way out the door, I grab the cheapest peppermint or tea tree oil I can
find. (I save the 'good' stuff for for everything else). I've thrown one or
both into a small mister bottle of water, but sometimes I just pour some
drops on my hands and rub them around all over. I pay special attention to
my always bare feet and legs, finishing off by going over my arms, neck and
ears. If I use the mister, it goes all over.
Since I've been doing this for the past 3 years I haven't had one bite nor
found any ticks going along for the ride.
I accidentally found a way to tick-proof the dog as well. I had some YL
Lavendar shampoo and used it for her late spring bath. No more ticks on a
dog that used to have 4-5 a week! Totally unexpected benefit.
Sharon
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