How do I use mosquitoes, take another route in a diffuser?

Add Green Tea 3 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Leaf 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of green tea?

Swap green tea for white tea or black tea — same tea family. The blend will shift a little: white tea is light and clean with a floral whisper.

When is the best time to use mosquitoes, take another route?

Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

Mosquitoes, take another route · Green Tea, Lemongrass, Lemon Leaf blend

Lush green lemongrass and lemon leaf; mosquitoes get the hint.

Mosquitoes get the message and take another route: clean green tea as the base, topped with lush green lemongrass and lemon leaf. A light scent, nowhere near as heavy as mosquito coils, great for the bedroom, a kids' room or the porch. Start the diffuser at dusk; if there are lots of mosquitoes, add a drop of lemongrass and close the window screens.

Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1
Green Tea	3 drops · middle note
Lemongrass	2 drops · top note
Lemon Leaf	1 drop · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); lemon leaf (green, slightly bitter and very fresh) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Green tea (fresh, a little grassy and clean) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Green Tea 3 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Leaf 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Green Tea 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Leaf 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Green Tea 15 · Lemongrass 10 · Lemon Leaf 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use mosquitoes, take another route in a diffuser?: Add Green Tea 3 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Leaf 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of green tea?: Swap green tea for white tea or black tea — same tea family. The blend will shift a little: white tea is light and clean with a floral whisper.
When is the best time to use mosquitoes, take another route?: Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

mosquitoes, take another route

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