Kill Household Pests (Eucalyptus Oil Method)
Want a non-toxic way to kills flies, cockroaches and spiders in your home? Eucalyptus oil works a treat to meet your needs - it is both non-toxic (provided you don't swallow it!) and it is effective. Try it and find out for yourself!
Contents
Steps
- Buy some good quality eucalyptus oil from the supermarket. It is preferable to buy at least 250mls as it will be used up quickly.
- 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. 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.
- Store out of reach of children and pets. 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.
Tips
- For flies or pests moving fast, you might have to spray in the general direction to slow them down at first, and then corner them to give them a more thorough spray.
Warnings
- Clear the area of pets and people before you use the pesticide.
- Aim the spray bottle away from people, pets, and yourself, as it can cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not spray the pesticide directly over your head or near your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Be very careful when handling pesticides. Pesticides, like any poison, are very harmful if inhaled, swallowed or sprayed on skin. Always wear gloves and eye protection.
