Got roaches in your house?
Essential oils can help!
Say goodbye to those unwelcome guests. We’ll share the best oils to use and how to apply them.
Ready to take control? Let’s get started!
Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil is a fantastic option for repelling roaches due to its strong, minty scent.
To use, mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and apply it along baseboards, kitchen counters, and entry points every few days.
The powerful aroma deters roaches and also leaves your home smelling fresh.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus essential oil is another excellent repellent for roaches.
Combine a few drops with water and spray around areas where roaches are commonly found, like kitchens and bathrooms.
Spraying once or twice a week should keep them away.
The fresh, medicinal scent is effective at deterring these pests.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil isn’t just great for relaxing; it can also repel roaches.
Mix it with water and spray it around window sills, doorways, and other potential entry points.
Reapply every few days.
The pleasant fragrance is uninviting to roaches and keeps your home smelling lovely.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil boasts antimicrobial properties that make it a powerful roach repellent.
Combine it with water in a spray bottle and apply it to areas where you commonly see roaches.
Spritz it every few days to maintain its effectiveness.
In addition to repelling roaches, tea tree oil helps to disinfect surfaces.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil has a strong citrus scent that roaches find unpleasant.
Mix a few drops with water and spray it in areas where roaches are likely to enter, like under sinks and in cupboards.
Use this spray once or twice a week.
Its fresh scent not only deters roaches but also infuses your home with a refreshing aroma.
Citrus Essential Oil
Citrus essential oil works wonderfully for repelling roaches due to its strong, tangy odor.
Add it to a spray bottle with water and apply to areas like garbage bins, corners, and pantry shelves.
Reapply every few days.
The vibrant citrus scent keeps roaches away and adds a lively smell to your home.
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood essential oil is effective in repelling roaches with its woody aroma.
Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and apply it along baseboards, around windows, and in closets.
Spray once a week to keep roaches at bay.
Its earthy scent is unpleasant to cockroaches but appealing indoors.
Catnip Essential Oil
Catnip essential oil contains nepetalactone, an active ingredient known to repel roaches.
Combine it with water in a spray bottle and apply to suspected areas.
Use it every few days.
Interestingly, while it’s a great roach repellent, it may have the opposite effect on cats, so use it in areas out of their reach.
Clove Essential Oil
Clove essential oil has a potent aroma that roaches detest.
Mix a few drops with water and spray it in areas like behind appliances, under sinks, and around entry points.
Reapply every few days for continuous deterrence.
The strong, spicy scent effectively keeps roaches out while offering a warm fragrance to your home.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil is another effective option for keeping roaches away with its strong herbal scent.
Combine with water and spray around the house, focusing on cracks, crevices, and entry points.
Reapply once a week.
Its aromatic, pine-like scent is repellent to roaches and adds a fresh fragrance to your home.