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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

seeing the mosquitoes out

3 oils · Floral · Herbal · code BL-2555


Eucalyptus makes up half the recipe, opening with a cool, airy rush like a forest after rain. Rosemary adds sharp herbs, and geranium closes with green rose so the scent never feels dry. Good for the living room or home office in the evening, especially apartments surrounded by trees. Right after dark is the time to switch it on; for the bedroom, cut eucalyptus to 6 drops for a gentler version.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:5:5
Eucalyptus10 drops · top note
Rosemary5 drops · top note
Geranium5 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) 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
Eucalyptus 4 · Rosemary 2 · Geranium 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Eucalyptus 2 · Rosemary 1 · Geranium 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
Eucalyptus 15 · Rosemary 8 · Geranium 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

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 seeing the mosquitoes out in a diffuser?
Add Eucalyptus 4 · Rosemary 2 · Geranium 2 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 eucalyptus?
Swap eucalyptus for tea tree or clary sage — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: tea tree is green, medicinal and clean.
When is the best time to use seeing the mosquitoes out?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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