Essential-oil compositions comprising Lippia javanica essential oil in combination with one, two, three, four, five, six or more essential oils are provided. The Lippia javanica essential-oil compositions are effective for killing and/or repelling ectoparasites and/or pests, including lice, ticks, mosquitoes, mites, ants and fleas. Methods of using the compositions comprising Lippia javanica essential oil in combination with one, two, three, four, five, six or more essential oils for killing or repelling ectoparasites and/or pests also are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture and kits that include the Lippia javanica essential-oil compositions.