Can’t seem
to have some fun in the sun when there are lingering insects nibbling you, your
family, and your garden? Well, there’s nothing pest control can’t handle. However,
if you prefer a more natural way of eradicating nasty bugs gnawing on your
orchids, a repellant that won’t harm family members such as small children and
pets, then we have the right solution for you – plants that are natural deterrent
to specific insects! Planting them around your lawn won’t only guarantee an
eye-catching and fragrant garden, but it will also reduce annoying pests
lurking about.
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Lavender
There’s no denying that the aroma of
lavender is divine. It’s even safe to
say that a lot of people favor its fragrance among others. Despite this, we
can’t say the same thing for some insects. Tiny critters, such as fleas, flies,
and mosquitoes, are absolutely disgusted by its foul stench that they would
rather stay away from it than spend the day annoying you. Sweet on our noses
yet disgusting for insects,planting lavender all over your garden or harvesting
them to place it inside your house is a good way of keeping these insects at
bay.
Chrysanthemum
Who said chrysanthemums can only be
displayed in funerals? Prove society wrong and go against the norm by planting
loads of them in your garden! We are definitely not pulling your leg here.
Chrysanthemums are like knights in shining armor because they are meant to
accompany other plants to protect them. They are known to repel jumper and
flyer insects that usually plague most gardens. In addition, not only will Chrysanthemums
bring beauty in your home, they will also repel certain pests like lice,
silverfish, and cockroaches. You read that right, COCKROACHES! If you ask us,
any flower that can keep away those creepy crawlies is impressive in our books.
Basil
Truly a renaissance herb; not only
does basil go great in your salads, but it can also double as a repellent
against mosquitoes, making them think twice before grabbing a bite from your
delicious, non-meat delicacy. Joking aside though, basil herbs have plenty of
uses that do not involve cooking. As suggested before, they can be used to ward
off common pests in your home such as mosquitoes and houseflies. Because of the
odor it gives off (the most potent are cinnamon and lemon basil), planting them
in your outdoor and indoor gardens is enough to keep these insects at a
distance. But you can also take things up a notch by turning basil extracts
into a natural insect repellent solution to further protect yourself once you
step out of the comfort of your home.
Marigolds
Besides being pretty at most,
marigolds play a big role in gardening, and that is to keep unwanted pests from
roaming around. Mostly used as decorative bordering, marigolds do a good job
when it comes to pest prevention. And good news for vegetable gardeners, they
are also good at keeping away pests that have a genuine love for tomatoes. In
spite of this, though marigolds do an excellent job in keeping mosquitoes away,
it is not advisable to keep them inside your homes as their bright colors may
attract wasps. In other words, indoor marigolds are a no-no.
Aesthetically pleasing, yet
effective pest repellents, who said multitasking isn’t possible? If you have a
penchant for the ‘all natural’, try these insect repelling plants. Not only
will they help in improving you and your family’s health and lifestyle, it will
also help keep a healthy ecosystem in your garden.
Author Biography:
Kimberly Marie Gayeta (Kimmy)is a Communications Degree holder, passionate writer,
currently working as a local Public Relations Officer and an online Marketing
Representative for Sentricon Philippines.
Thoroughly fascinated
about travelling, leisure, and living the good life!
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her on twitter: @kimmygayeta
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