Repelling pests with natural essential oils

摘要

Wacker experts are working on physiologically harmless ways of keeping harmful insects out of houses.Functional coatings containing essential oils simply drive pests away by virtue of their odour.These formulations are stabilised by cyclodextrins,which release the ingredients in a controlled manner.Ants are not only a nuisance in your house,they can also cause considerable damage.Species that destroy wood can infest load-bearing wooden parts and insulating materials.These insects particularly like to set up home inside false ceilings and are hard to get rid of.Property owners are even more worried about termites,especially in the USA,where many houses are made of wood.According to the US Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),property owners spend US$2bn a year trying to undo the destructive work of termites.Such damage can remain hidden for years.Mostly,it takes professionals to clearly identify the signs of ant or termite infestation.