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Can eucalyptus leaves kill pests

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12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes, eucalyptus leaves can be pest-killers.

Specifically, the leaves are the source of an oil which is a traditional insect repellent. The oil easily can be steam-distilled from the leaves. It is a common ingredient in many mosquito-killers and repellents worldwide.

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