Repel Insects and other Pests…Naturally! Here are eight plants that can deter those annoying insects and different pests such as mice.
Mint
Mint
is a helpful and cheap herb that can repel flies. You can use mint in
both kinds – in fresh or dried form – to discourage flies. Apart from
flies, mint is also helpful against mosquitoes, ants, and mice. You can
keep crushed mint leaves in shallow bowl, to keep flies away. If you
want, you can also fill few muslin tea bags with dried crushed mint
leaves and keep them in the infested areas.
Tip: Because mint grows so quickly, keep your mint plant in its own pot to prevent it from taking over your garden.
Bay Leaves
Bay
leaves produce a subtle scent that flies hate. Different insects like
moths, roaches, earwigs, and mice also hate the fragrance of bay leaves.
You can grow bay leaf plants in pots to place in the infested areas to
keep roaches, flies, and mice away. Dried bay leaves ar equally
effective in repelling flies.
Lemongrass
To help deter mosquitoes with its robust fragrance, plant lemongrass along walkways and in locations near seating areas. Also, plant lemongrass in large planters ...Read more https://www.patriotdirect.org/plants-repel-insects-pests/
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