How to make homemade insect repellent: Natural solutions

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Dr. Killigan's six feet under 24oz bottle on grey background with a badge saying there is a new and improved formula

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Six Feet Under: Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer & Repellant - Fast-Acting

From $17.97

($0.75/oz)

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Cedar Chips Canister (8 Pack) - Premium Pest Repellent: 100% Natural Protection

$24.97

($3.12/item)

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Dr. Killigan's fruit fly trap with sweet surrender attractant #multipacks_1 box

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Fruit Fly Trap: Sweet Surrender Countertop Trap (2 Bottles, 1 Trap)

$17.97

($17.97/item)

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Cedar Planks (10 Pack) - Premium Clothing Moth Repellent – 100% Natural Protection

$24.97

($2.50/item)

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Dr. Killigan's 'Six Feet Under Barricade' product on a wooden surface with a blurred background.

Fire Your Pest Control Company.

Spray This Around Your House - Enjoy 3 Months of Bug-Free Living.

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dust to dust insect powder 10oz #multipacks_10 oz. bottle

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Dust to Dust: Dual-Action Kills & Repels (1 Bottle) - Plant-Powered Insect Powder (10 oz )

$17.97

($17.97/item)

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Cedar Ward - Rejuvenating Spray - Premium Cedar Oil - Restore The Natural Preventative Properties of Cedarwood (4 oz)

$17.97

($4.49/oz)

5.0

Up to 30% OFF

Dr. Killigan's Six Feet Under Barricade kit on grey background #household size_under 2500 sq ft

Six Feet Under: Barricade – 90-Day Whole Home Insect Killer & Barrier (DIY Pest Control Kit)

From $45.97

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Dr. Killigan's Sweet Surrender fruit fly trap liquid refill bottle with red liquid being poured into a glass.

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Sweet Surrender: Liquid Refill (1 Bottle) – Natural Fruit Fly Lure (16 oz )

$15.97

($1.00/oz)

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Dr. Killigan's Doom & Bloom plant and garden insect spray bottle on a white background

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Doom and Bloom: Plant & Garden Insect Spray - Fast-Acting (16 oz)

$16.97

($1.06/oz)

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Up to 15% off

Dr. Killigan's pantry moth traps and insect killer spray bottle on a white background #size_small

Dr. Killigan's pantry moth traps and Six Feet Under plant-powered insect killer on a wooden shelf. #size_small

Kitchen Security Kit

From $61.69

$64.94

($61.69/item)

4.5

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Gardener's Defense Kit

$53.92

$59.91

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Dr. Killigan's cedar canister on a textured surface with a blurred background

90-Day Home Defense Kit

$63.85

$70.94

Empowering your natural home defense

Taking control of your home’s pest defense using plant-based solutions is a powerful step toward a cleaner, healthier living space. Crafting your own natural insect repellents allows you to decide exactly which ingredients enter your home and family environment. It is an effective, eco-friendly approach to everyday pest control that allows you to work in harmony with nature.

Whether blending custom mixtures or keeping a ready-to-use option on your shelves, creating a bug-free environment is entirely within your reach. Our collection brings together deep DIY crafting resources alongside our premium, plant-powered formulas—giving you the ultimate versatility to defend your home on your own terms.

Essential oil guides & DIY resources

Master the art of hand-crafting your own plant-based barriers with our expert guides:

Utilize crisp, clean aromatics to naturally disrupt trailing pests in our complete guide to using peppermint oil for pests.
Protect your kitchen thresholds and perimeters by exploring how to repel ants with essential oils.
Find natural plant extracts that protect your skin and calm irritated bites in the best essential oils for insect repellents and itchy bug bites.

What you'll find in this collection

Cedar Chips Canisters and Cedar Planks: Eastern red cedar wood that naturally repels clothes moths.
Six Feet Under: A cinnamon and clove oil spray that knocks out pantry moths (+50 insect species).
Barricade: A 90-day peppermint oil barrier to halt trailing ants and crawling bugs.
Dust to Dust: A peppermint and rosemary oil powder that intercepts pests at entry points.
Doom & Bloom: A soybean oil spray infused with vitamin E that suffocates garden pests.
Sweet Surrender: A food-grade vinegar that safely lures and traps fruit flies.

Field Notes from the Doctor's Journal

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Pantry moths in dog food: Why they’re there and what to do

Published September 10, 2026Reviewed by Julie Miller, BA in Language Arts, Editorial Lead, Dr. Killigan’s TL;DR: Pantry moths can infest dry dog food just as readily as flour, cereal, grains and ot...

Sep 10, 2026

How to get rid of yellowjackets around your home

Learn how to get rid of yellowjackets by identifying where they’re nesting, knowing when treatment makes sense and choosing the right approach for ground nests, wall voids and other problem areas a...

Aug 28, 2026

How to get rid of pantry moths naturally: What works and what doesn't

Natural pantry moth control works when each method has the right job. Learn what freezing, vinegar, cedar and essential oils can do—and what it still takes to stop an infestation.

Aug 13, 2026

Pantry moth eggs: What they look like and what to do

Pantry moth eggs are difficult to see, so identification depends on the evidence around them. Learn how to inspect food, choose the right treatment and monitor what happens next.

Aug 8, 2026

Pantry moth larvae: What they look like and how to get rid of them

Small white worms in your pantry, on a wall or even across the ceiling may be pantry moth larvae. Learn how to identify them, find their food source and break the infestation cycle.

Aug 8, 2026

What animals get ticks?

Ticks feed on a wide range of animals, but certain behaviors make some hosts more vulnerable than others. Discover which wildlife, pets and livestock are most likely to carry ticks and how to prote...

Apr 16, 2026

No harsh chemicals

All of Dr. Killigan’s products meet the EPA's criteria for "minimum risk" pest products, meaning they are safe when used as directed to use around people, pets and plants.

About Dr. Killigan

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