{"title":"How to make homemade insect repellent: Natural solutions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmpowering your natural home defense \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTaking 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is an effective, eco-friendly approach to everyday \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dr. Killigan's eco-conscious pest products\" href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/eco-conscious-pest-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epest control\u003c\/a\u003e that allows you to work in harmony with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential oil guides \u0026amp; DIY resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eReady to master the art of hand-crafting your own plant-based barriers? \u003cbr\u003eDive into our expert guides to leverage raw extracts with total confidence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLearn how to utilize crisp, clean aromatics to naturally disrupt trailing pests in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/kiss-bugs-goodbye-your-complete-guide-to-using-peppermint-oil-for-pests\" title=\"Your complete guide to using peppermint oil for pests\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecomplete guide to using peppermint oil for pests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProtect your kitchen thresholds and perimeters by exploring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/how-to-repel-ants-with-essential-oils\" title=\"How to repel ants with essential oils\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehow to repel ants with essential oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover which active plant derivatives provide excellent protection and soothe irritated skin in \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The best essential oils for insect repellents and itchy bug bites\" href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/the-best-essential-oils-for-insect-repellents-and-itchy-bug-bites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe best essential oils for insect repellents and itchy bug bites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll find in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eCedar Chips Canisters and Cedar Planks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEastern red cedar wood that naturally repels clothes moths via aromatic oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eSix Feet Under:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA cinnamon and clove oil spray that knocks out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/pantry-moths\" title=\"Pantry moths collection\"\u003epantry moths\u003c\/a\u003e (+50 insect species) on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eBarricade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 90-day peppermint oil barrier to halt \u003ca title=\"Ants collection\" href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants\"\u003etrailing ants\u003c\/a\u003e and crawling bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eDust to Dust:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA peppermint and rosemary oil powder that intercepts pests at entry points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eDoom \u0026amp; Bloom:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA soybean oil spray infused with vitamin E that suffocates garden pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eSweet Surrender:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA food-grade vinegar liquid that safely lures and traps fruit flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray","title":"Six Feet Under: Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Insect Killer \u0026 Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clean kill formula is a biodegradable blend of active plant-derived ingredients, and it's proven to kill ants, roaches, insect larvae, beetles, moths, flies, fleas, and 50+ other bugs—fast. 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