How to Kill Household Pests (Eucalyptus Oil Method)
Buy some good quality eucalyptus oil from the supermarket., Get a plastic spray bottle - you can recycle your empty air freshener bottles, or buy one. , Place eucalyptus oil in the bottle. , Spray on pests., Store out of reach of children and pets.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy some good quality eucalyptus oil from the supermarket.
It is preferable to buy at least 250mls as it will be used up quickly. -
Step 2: Get a plastic spray bottle - you can recycle your empty air freshener bottles
,, Two or three good squirts usually works, and if the pest is drenched in oil, it will die immediately.
It works a little differently from fly spray, in that it kills pests quickly if you give them a good drenching with the oil. , Although non-toxic to spray and handle generally, it is toxic if swallowed.
It is also a good idea to wear gloves if you are sensitive to essential oils. -
Step 3: or buy one.
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Step 4: Place eucalyptus oil in the bottle.
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Step 5: Spray on pests.
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Step 6: Store out of reach of children and pets.
Detailed Guide
It is preferable to buy at least 250mls as it will be used up quickly.
,, Two or three good squirts usually works, and if the pest is drenched in oil, it will die immediately.
It works a little differently from fly spray, in that it kills pests quickly if you give them a good drenching with the oil. , Although non-toxic to spray and handle generally, it is toxic if swallowed.
It is also a good idea to wear gloves if you are sensitive to essential oils.
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