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Ailment	Product	Rationale
Ants	Peppermint oil or Pennyroyal oil and/or Citronella oil and Spearmint oil	Several drops of Peppermint oil may be sprinkled strategically along counters and walls to deter ants (it is very important to test surface area to make sure the oil will not destroy the finish). Alternatively, Sunspirit's water miscible Pennyroyal oil may be used as a base to make up a spray for areas where ants like to gather. Decant L into a Spritzer bottle and add 20 drops of Peppermint oil, Citronella oil or Spearmint oil to give extra repelling power.
Cockroaches	Citronella oil, Peppermint oiland Lemongrass oil	Add a few drops of Citronella oil to cotton wool and place in the back of cupboard. An additional drop of Peppermint oil or Lemongrass oil can be added for extra strength.
Dust Mites	Eucalyptus oil and Solubaliser	Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil with 5 drop of Sunspirit Solubalizer and add to the rince cycle of your washing machine. Decant into a household spray bottle 100mL methylated spirits and 25mL Eucalyptus oil. Add 75mL water and lightly spray under beds.
Fleas	Pennyroyal oil and Cedarwood oil, Citronella oil, Lemongrass oil or Lavender oil	Pennyroyal oil is specific against fleas . For an animal spray, decant 10ml into a spray bottle and add 50mL water. One to two extra drops of Cedarwood oil, Citronella oil, Lemongrass oil or Lavender oil may also be added. Lightly spray your animal (without saturating and avoiding eyes) and its bedding areas.
Flies	Clove oil, Lavender oil, Citronella oil and Peppermint oil	Place a handful of dried cloves in a bowl and sprinkle with a few drops of Clove oil and Lavender oil, Citronella oil or Peppermint oil. Recharge with additional oil from time to time
Insect Repellant Spray - (mozzies-midgies-sandflies)	Pennyroyal oil, Citronella oil, Lavender oiland Lemongrass oil	Decant into a Sunspirit Spritzer Bottle 25mL Sunspirit water miscible Pennyroyal oil add: 10 drops Citronella oil 10 drops Lavender oil 10 Drops Lemongrass oil 25mL water Shake well before using and lightly spray onto exposed skin areas. Do not use during pregnancy. Insect Bites and Stings Aloe Vera and Lavender Oil Aloe Vera provide soothing herbal relief to bites and stings. Lavender oil brings pain relief, soothes itching and helps reduce the risk of infection.
Moth/Silverfish	Cedarwood oil, Spearmint oil, Lavender oil, Citronella and or Peppermint oil.	Add a few drops of Cedarwood oil to cotton wool and place in wardrobes and drawers. An extra drop of Spearmint oil, Lavender oil, Citronella oil or Peppermint oil can be added for good measure.
Mozzies	Lemongrass oil and Citronella oil.	Add a few drops of Lemongrass oil or Citronella oil to a bowl of steaming water or vaporise in a burner to keep mozzies at a distance. Add five drops of Lemongrass oil, Peppermint oil, Lavender oil or Citronella oil to a ribbon and hang it from window or doorways.