These plants to have in the garden to keep insects away!
Lemongrass, tansy, mint, basil… here are 10 repellent plants effective against insects.
10 repellent and effective plants to scare away insects
1. Lemongrass
Known to repel mosquitoes , citronella is a must-have plant in your exterior. However, keep in mind that it is only effective if it is cut. Its odor thus spreads and therefore repels mosquitoes. Lemongrass is also effective against flies and wasps. In essential oil or freshly cut, it is therefore an ally for your summer evenings. You can even make citronella candles !
2. Lavender
As beautiful as it is effective, lavender is a plant feared by flies, mosquitoes, wasps , ants and aphids . So, if you are overrun with these insects, consider planting lavender. In liquid fertilizer for the vegetable garden, at the foot of your flowers, around your terrace and even in a bouquet at home, lavender finds its place everywhere!
3. Tansy
Do you know tansy? Equipped with medicinal properties and incredibly effective against many insects, tansy is a must have at home in case of invasions. Ants, mosquitoes, ticks, moths, aphids … many insects fear it. Effective repellent, you can use it in a sachet, in a bouquet or even in manure to protect your vegetable garden from slugs, leek worms or seed flies.
4. Mint
In the aromatic herb family , we would like mint! And yes, thanks to its strong smell, mint, and especially peppermint, has the gift of repelling insects. Against aphids, bedbugs, mosquitoes but also spiders , opt for mint. And in addition to being effective, it smells good and adds flavor to many dishes.
5. Basil
Like mint, basil has the gift of flavoring our summer dishes. Freshly cut into our pasta or summer salads, basil is a delight… Enough salivation, zoom in on its ability to scare away insects! To be planted in the vegetable garden or placed in a pot on the windowsill, say goodbye to mosquitoes, ants and flies .
6. Petunias
And yes, these pretty flowers also have the gift of keeping some insects away from your vegetable patch or garden in general. To get rid of aphids or stink bugs , plant them near your vegetable garden. In addition to beautifying your exterior, petunias will protect your plants from insects!
7. Absinthe
Aphids, flies, caterpillars, ants, leek moths …there are many insects that wormwood manure repels! Absinthe is also effective against snails that very often invade our gardens.
8. Melissa
Aphids, ants, mosquitoes , this trio of insects hates lemon balm. An aromatic plant with medicinal properties, lemon balm is appreciated for its lemon scent but also for its effectiveness against insects. In bouquets or plants near the dining area of your terrace, invite lemon balm into your home!
9. Fragrant geranium or pelargonium
Called scented geranium or scented pelargonium, this plant is useful against wasps, flies and mosquitoes . Lemon, lemongrass or pink geranium, choose one of these three varieties.
10. Sweet woodruff
Finally, do you know the sweet woodruff? To scare away moths, mosquitoes, wasps and even hornets , plant sweet woodruff in your garden! And for even greater efficiency, dry it and put it in small sachets that you will have everywhere in your interior. In sachets, the fragrant woodruff repels moths while perfuming the laundry.