Who would have thought that Cedarwood has another trick up its sleeve and is actually a rather nifty bug repellant. I find flies in the house in the summer particularly annoying and I am always keen to keep moths away from my clothing too. So aside from the added bonus of its lovely scent and the health benefits that I have already shared about it, it is also a really practical essential oil to have.
Bug repellant
Cedarwood essential oil drives away mosquitoes, flies and other insects. You can put a few drops of oil on your skin to keep them away outdoors, or use a vaporizer to keep them out of the house or apartment. You can also spray diluted cedarwood essential oil on your bed and clothes to keep the pests away.
One study measured the effectiveness of cedarwood oil against the pulse beetle and the housefly, and the results showed insecticidal activity against both test species. The study suggests that cedarwood oil can be an active natural product that, when added to commercial insecticides, is beneficial.
Do you have a problem with moths eating your clothes? Use cedarwood essential oil to keep them away (without the smell of mothballs). Add cedarwood essential oil to cotton balls and place them in your closet, on your hangers and inside of storage boxes.
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