Bay leaves against rat plagues: The smell that shocks!

Bay leaves against rat plagues: The smell that shocks!

In Bavaria, the question of pest infestation is more urgent than ever. Rats and mice in particular cause problems for many people. An effective, non-toxic remedy against rat infestation is bay leaves, as muenchen.t-online.de reports. The intense scent of essential oils, especially eucalyptol, is extremely unpleasant for rats, which is why they avoid areas with bay leaves. To maximize impact, place leaves along typical walkways, dark corners, and entry points. Just one leaf can often be enough, but if there is a strong odor environment, it is recommended to use several leaves.

Natural pest control is not only effective, but also harmless to health. Many homeowners swear by bay leaves and other natural remedies to keep rats and mice away without having to resort to chemicals.

Essential oils to help with allergies

However, the use of essential oils is not just limited to repelling pests. They are also used in healthcare. According to beautyclub-austria.at, allergies are the sixth most common cause of chronic illnesses in Austria, affecting around 40% of the population, with young people in particular being more severely affected.

While a complete cure from allergies is rare, essential oils can help relieve symptoms. However, these natural remedies distilled from plants also have the potential to cause allergic reactions. A patch test can be helpful before using oils to clarify any allergies.

Be careful when using

Some essential oils, such as cinnamon bark, jasmine or oregano oil, can cause allergies. Caution is also required when using the oils. It is recommended to start gently and carefully observe the body's reactions. The most common allergy symptoms include watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing and coughing.

Some essential oils have special properties that can be useful for various ailments:

• Geranium:
• Lavendel: Wirkt beruhigend und entzündungshemmend.
• Eukalyptus: Hilft bei Atemwegserkrankungen.
• Pfefferminze: Lindernd bei Husten und Muskelverspannungen.
• Teebaum: Besitzt antimykotische und antibakterielle Eigenschaften.

Essential oils offer numerous opportunities to support health, but require diligent use and individual caution. The combination of natural remedies to combat pests and relieve allergy symptoms could therefore be a valuable addition to everyday life.