Herbal Indoor Insect Repellents: Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedar Oil for a Bug-Free Home

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Cedar bark mulch: repels fleas, ticks, termites, other insects.

Rosemary (fresh): 1-inch piece on every cabinet/pantry shelf. 3-inch piece under each appliance, under sinks, at plumbing penetrations. Anywhere roaches enter/hide. Replace monthly.
Cedar oil (health food store): Paint thin trail on closet rods, baseboards, door frames. Keeps moths, etc., out of closets.
Lavender: Large planter at each entrance—beautiful and blocks houseflies. Sprigs in closets, under beds, behind furniture. Lavender oil on stuffed toys (rub on hands first) calms babies. Lavender shower gel/bath powder aids sleep.

Since adopting this trio: zero spiders, silverfish, earwigs, roaches, ants, or flies indoors. House smells wonderful.

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