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Can peppermint oil keep spiders out of my home?

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Does peppermint oil get rid of spiders?

Yes


Does peppermint oil keep away mice?

yes


How is peppermint used today?

Peppermint is used in mints, drinks and desserts. The most common uses are in alcoholic drinks and in chocolate-based recipes. However, peppermint oil is ideal for keeping spiders and mice away, as they hate the stuff.


Can you use a reed diffuser with peppermint oil to repel pests?

Peppermint has a strong smell that many pests find irritating. The oil from this plant can be used to deter both insect and animal pests from the home. Many people enjoy the scent and have used peppermint oil to not only keep nuisances such as mice, roaches, flies and fleas out of their home, they have eradicated infestations for good. Peppermint oil is safe to use in homes with children and pets. It is easy to find in grocery stores, in the baking aisle near other flavorings.


Who has peppermint oil?

GNC probably carries peppermint oil.


Does hobby lobby have peppermint oil?

Yes, the crafting store Hobby Lobby does carry and sell peppermint oil. They sell several brands and sizes both for baking and for home scents. Peppermint oil is usually used to making candy, but can have other uses.


Does Walmart sell peppermint oil?

Walmart sells peppermint oil for baking, peppermint oil softgels, and peppermint extract. See the related links for the product listings on Walmart.com.


How much peppermint oil should you put in the bath?

Peppermint is not recommended as a bath oil. The peppermint essential oil can cause stinging, or dermatitis. When peppermint essential oil is included in mixtures intended for topical use it is drastically diluted with an inert carrier oil.


What is the chemical formula for peppermint?

The chemical formula for peppermint is exactly C10H20O1


Which works better for mice peppermint extract or oil?

It appears that peppermint oil, not peppermint extract, works better to get rid of mice. This is because the extract contains more alcohol than peppermint oil, so it will not be as strong as the oil itself.


Is peppermint oil poisonous to dogs?

Yes. Spearmint and peppermint are not.


What do you do if you get peppermint oil on skin?

Actually peppermint oil won't hurt the skin(unless you have very sensitive skin), people use peppermint oil in spas so you should be okay if a little peppermint oil gets on your skin or you could simply wash it off.