Our HBNO essential oils are used as as natural ingredients in a wide and growing number of industrial applications.
Our Essential oils are commonly used industrially in cleaning and janitorial products. Customers are looking for natural, environmentally-safe products free of petroleum-oil-derived and synthetic ingredients.
Citrus oils are among the most popular for their degreaser properties and fresh-smelling scents. Strongly-scented, pleasant-smelling essential oils are used in products to neutralize or mask unpleasant malodors in places such as lavatories, hospitals and nursing homes, cooking facilities, or to freshen up and restore old musty homes and automobiles.Citrus oils are among the most popular for their degreaser properties and fresh-smelling scents. Strongly-scented, pleasant-smelling essential oils are used in products to neutralize or mask unpleasant malodors in places such as lavatories, hospitals and nursing homes, cooking facilities, or to freshen up and restore old musty homes and automobiles.
In Pest Control, our essential oils are increasingly being sought after – in lieu of synthetic pesticides -- as natural “biopesticides” to prevent pest contamination of stored foodstuffs, and to treat pest infestation of crops in both agri-business and in home gardens. Some essential oils used for pest control are Citronella oil, Lavender oil, Lavandin oil, Rosemary oil, Thyme oil, Clove oil, Oregano oil, Japanese Peppermint oil, and Tea Tree oil.
As Natural Food Preservatives, GRAS essential oils can be added to food products to prolong the shelf life of foodstuffs that are susceptible to spoilage, such as meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and fruits. They can used to defend livestock feed from spoilage and pest infestation.
Essential oils are used in bee keeping to control pests such as Varroa mites, to improve hive health, and for swarm prevention. Some essential oils used in beekeeping are Neem, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Japanese Peppermint Arvenis, Thyme, Clove, Spearmint, Lavender, Lavandin, and Wintergreen. Note that some oils can be toxic to bees, even in small amounts, so it is important to research the how to use specific oils safely with bees.