table of contents
- Tea tree oil against wasps
- use
- On the skin
- Spray objects
- Fragrance lamp
Enjoy a refreshing lemonade outdoors in the middle of summer undisturbed? Inconceivably. It takes less than 30 seconds for the first to buzz Wasps come here, attracted by the sweet scent. The uninvited company is not only a nuisance, it also carries a high level of risk. If the animals are swallowed, there is even a risk of suffocation due to stings in the throat. Before the helpless thrashing around increases the aggressiveness of the wasps, it is worth trying to put them to flight with tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil against wasps
Tea tree oil has been known to the natives of Australia for a long time due to its effective and versatile uses. For some time now, Europeans have also come to know and appreciate the home remedy. When using it against wasps, however, it is important to use the appropriate essence. The oil must be natural so that the effect occurs. This property is noticeable in the following features:
- fresh, spicy fragrance
- clear liquid
- slightly yellowish hue
In addition, the price is an important indicator. High quality oil costs at least five euros. All offers below this cost point probably originate from synthetic production and do not provide the desired benefit.
tip: You can get tea tree oil in pharmacies and well-stocked drugstores.
advantages
The intense smell of the tea tree oil does not kill the wasps, but drives them away insects only. Other insect species such as mosquitoes also shy away from the aroma. On the other hand, there is no danger for the environment or humans.
use
- Apply to the skin
- Spray objects
- In a fragrance lamp
On the skin
All it takes is a droplet behind the ear or on the ulna and the person wears reliable wasp protection on his body. Although the liquid is one of the few essential oils that are suitable for undiluted use, due to the very intense smell, one is recommended economical dosage. In addition, irritation can occur on sensitive skin. A tolerance test beforehand protects against unwanted skin irritation. People who are allergic to the oil do not have to do without the home remedy. Diluted with a little water, it is immediately tolerated.
tip: Tea tree oil is not only effective against wasps, but also relieves pain in an emergency if the insects sting anyway.
Spray objects
If you have sensitive skin, it is better to spray objects or clothing with the oil. The effect remains the same. To do this, the user mixes a few drops of the essence with water and fills the solution into a spray bottle. In this form it is also possible to spray the fragrance into an enclosed space. In the bedroom, for example, this can enable a more restful sleep. However, direct spraying of wasps is prohibited. On the one hand this falls under animal cruelty, on the other hand it only increases the aggressiveness of the insects.
Attention: A high concentration of tea tree oil can quickly cause unsightly stains on furniture. The previous dilution with water protects against this mishap.
Fragrance lamp
who Pets owns, diffuses the scent better with the help of an aroma lamp. In the worst case, the ingestion of the oil can lead to death in animals. Sprayed objects must therefore always be out of reach of the four-legged friends.
