Make a Flea Bandanna

Here’s a safe, renewable, flea-repelling bandanna to make for your dog. The active ingredients are essential herb oils, which smell good to us, but fleas and mosquitoes can’t stand them. (Note that this is not a tick deterrent. It should also not be considered adequate protection against mosquitoes in heartworm areas.)

Ingredients for a flea bandanna

1 cotton bandanna (colour and pattern of your choice)
1 small vial rose geranium essential oil
1 small vial lavender essential oil

Preparation method for a flea bandanna

1. Sprinkle several drops of each oil on the bandanna.

2. Roll the bandanna and tie it loosely around your dog’s neck.

3. Launder the bandanna; re-treat with oil when the scent fades.

Note: If your dog won’t wear a bandanna, dab oil between its shoulder blades where it can’t be licked off. Don’t get oil near a dog’s eyes, nose or mouth.