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What Plants Repel Bugs

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Try these plants that repel bugs and other pests such as mice rats and even rabbits while creating a beautiful non-toxic landscape. They make an excellent companion plant to squash and tomatoes as they tend to have lots of issues with insect pests. 16 Plants That Repel Unwanted Insects The citrus fragrance repels insects. What plants repel bugs . We wait for blue skies sunshine and warm air. Plant the Tansy plant to repel beetles aphids moths ants squash bugs cabbage loopers and more. Borage flowers are helpful pest control if your garden has tomatoes or cabbages. A word of warning. The following are companion plants that can help deter a squash bug infestation. A good rule of thumb is to try and plant the best-tasting plants that are native to your area. They are known to repel ants ticks Japanese beetles roaches silverfish spider mites and bed bugs. Pyrethrum used by manufacturers of insect repellent sprays is found naturally in chrysanthemums and this makes the...

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes And Flies

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For flies you could try the bay laurel. They are a rare kind of plant and as such it may be difficult to get one in your home. 12 Plants That Repel Mosquitos From Your Backyard Living Space Minteer Real Estate Team Several plants have repellent properties against flies. Plants that repel mosquitoes and flies . Plant basil in containers by your doors and in outdoor areas where you like to relax or entertain. It is also popularly known as Horsemint due to its strong smell it has the ability to keep the insects and mosquitoes away. Also called the mosquito plant citronella grass is excellent at keeping flying pests such as mosquitoes or cabbage moths away and it fills the air with the fresh scent of oranges and lemons. This plant is a widely known mosquito repellent. Penny Royal is an all-round repellent. Once you lay hands on an actual citronella plant you need a very sunny place for it and constant warm temperatures. However very few people know that it is also use...