Insect repellent

Due to their natural components, properly chosen essential oils repel various types of insects. For example geranium contains citronellol and geraniol forming the well-known “floral-pink” aroma that repels mosquitoes and ticks. Among the main components of lavender essential oil are linalool and linalyl acetate, which are behind the typical insect-repellent lavender scent. Menthol, one of the main components of peppermint essential oil, has absolutely no smell to flying insect pests such as mosquitoes, flies, lice, fleas, but also spiders. In this section you will also find other insect repellent essential oils.