Cats can become a frustratingly common visitor to your garden. Fortunately, there are a number of repellents to consider using in the garden. But let’s look at Olbas oil and how it can be used. But first, does Olbas oil actually deter cats successfully?
Yes, Olbas oil can deter cats from your garden. It can be turned into a spray and used to soak tea bags in.
Many gardeners have implemented the Olbas oil technique and found it to be useful. However, the secret lies in the odour, which cats do not find appealing. You can use Olbas oil in multiple ways, whichever suits you best, to deter cats.
Is Olbas Oil Safe for Cats?
While a great garden and cats do not go hand in hand, we do not support causing any real harm to cats. It’s why we strongly advise against using Jeyes fluid. And that’s why it is important to confirm whether Olbas oil is safe for cats or not.
Olbas oil is made from eucalyptus, and unfortunately, it can potentially harm cats. The plant eucalyptus is poisonous to cats and so is Olbas oil. If ingested, Olbas oil can cause health issues in cats or, worse, could lead to death.
However, there is a way you can use Olbas oil to deter cats from your garden without harming them. You can dilute Olbas oil in water, so whichever way you use it is not strong enough to poison a cat. Using diluted Olbas oil can deter cats successfully without harming them.
Is Olbas Oil Toxic to Cats?
Olbas oil is made from eucalyptus, which is why it can be toxic to cats. However, Olbas oil will only harm cats if you use it in its neat form. We do not condone causing harm to cats. Instead, looking for non-dangerous ways to deter cats is better.
You can still use Olbas oil to deter cats, and you only need to adopt the right way. It is important to dilute the oil so it does not cause harm to any cat who happens to lick it.
To be on the safe side, you can make an air freshener by placing Olbas oil-dipped tea bags in a bottle with holes. Then, you can let the air do its job of carrying the scent to cats.
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Do Other Essential Oils Repel Cats?
Olbas oil is not the only essential oil that repels cats. Fortunately, there are many other options you can use to deter cats from your garden when it comes to essential oils. If Olbas oil is not available, you can switch to the next best thing.
Citronella oil, citrus oil, lavender oil and peppermint oil can all be used to deter cats from your garden.
Summary
Gardeners know the importance of keeping cats out of gardens because they poop and mess things up. Therefore, it is important to deter cats from gardens, and there are several ways to do that.
Cats do not like the scent of Olbas oil as it is made from eucalyptus. However, Olbas oil can be harmful to cats if they ingest it directly, as eucalyptus is toxic. If you dilute Olbas oil, you can use it safely in your garden.
You can use other essential oils to deter cats. As long as you dilute essential oils or do not spray them directly, you have no reason to worry about harming cats.
In addition, you can use essential oils like peppermint, citronella, citrus, and lavender. Hence, you have many choices if you wish to deter cats from using essential oils.
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