Top 10 Best "Orange Oil"

Oranges are mentioned in ancient Chinese writings as early as 2400 BC, and, like most citrus fruits, were heavily traded and widely popular as a food and a fragrance. It takes 1,000 lbs. of fresh oranges to make 10 lbs. of Orange Oil. NOW Sweet Orange Oil is naturally cold-pressed from fresh orange peels. This essential oil is 100% pure.

The active ingredient in this product is d-limonene, a steam-distilled byproduct of citrus peels, entirely of natural origin. This broad-based insecticide product will cause mortality in most insects within 15 minutes. The active ingredient d-Limonene (orange peel extract) destroys the wax coating of the insect's respiratory system. When applied directly, the insect suffocates. The citrus fragrance of d-Limonene acts as a repellent. Orange Guard is a water-based insecticide. All ingredients in Orange Guard meet the G.R.A.S. (generally recognized as safe) standard set by FDA. D-limonene is approved by the FDA as a food additive, and is found in products such as fruit cakes, cleaners, degreasers, air fresheners and pet shampoos. Orange Guard is 100% biodegradable and water-soluble. Our tests showed no extensive or permanent damage to plants sprayed with Orange Guard. Ready to use formula requires no dilution or excess handling. Use for insect control indoors and outside. Spray insects directly and over area where repellant effect is desired until wet. Use stream setting on roaches and for penetrating cracks and crevices. Spray kitchens, pantries and under cabinets and applicances-anywhere insects will hide. Outside, spray around doorways, window frames, cracks and any other area an insect may enter. Repellant quality will last for weeks before product will biodegrade