Mosquitoes usually top this list since they not only cause itchy bites, but can also pass dangerous illnesses.

A great alternative is to make a DIY mosquito repellent using mint, basil and/or lemon eucalyptus.

and smooth over skin.

A hand dropping essential oils into a container

it’s possible for you to also do the same with geranium oil.

According toHealthline, while science doesn’t know exactlywhyspiders avoid peppermint, there are a few theories.

Another possibility is that they don’t like the monoterpenoids found in essential oils.

A person putting bug spray on their legs

But regardless ofwhyspiders avoid peppermint, we can take advantage of this fact.

Peppermint oil and peppermint leaves