Especially in summer when we spend a lot of time in the garden or terrace (if we are lucky enough to have one) we are bothered by insects. However, some plants that help keep them away can come to our aid.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himEspecially in summer when we spend a lot of time in the garden or terrace (if we are lucky enough to have one) we get annoyed by insects. They can help us though some plants and they help keep them away.
What we like and have a pleasant scent may not have the same effect on insects such as mosquitoes or flies. There are for example some plants and flowers with repellent power able to make our windowsills, balconies, terraces or gardens more beautiful and fragrant but at the same time help keep unwanted insects at bay.
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Index
Basil
In the summer, our homes must never lack a basil plant useful for our recipes but also to give off an unpleasant smell for insects. It can be positioned for example on the windowsills to prevent mosquitoes, flies, etc. enter the house.
Lavender
Lavender has been used for centuries to give a pleasant scent to the home and drawers. As much as people love the smell of lavender, mosquitoes, flies and other unwanted insects hate it. So you can keep the plant in sunny areas of the garden o in front of the house entrance. Inside the rooms, on the other hand, you can place bags full of dried lavender.
Citronella
Everyone knows lemongrass (or lemongrass) like natural remedy for mosquitoes often found in sprays, candles and other repellent products. The plant can grow up to 4 meters tall in one season but needs to be placed in a sunny spot.
Lemon thyme
This herb adapts to dry, rocky, shallow soil and needs a sunny spot. The smell is useful to keep mosquitoes away but to release its repellent principles you need to rub the leaves first in order to best give off the smell. Then cut some leaves and pass them between your hands as needed.
Mint
Mint spreads aggressively is therefore advisable cultivate it in pots. The leaves, as well as to prepare tasty drinks and herbal teas perfect for refreshing and hydrating during the summer season, can be used to keep insects away.
Rosemary
Rosemary plants lend themselves to being grown well both in pots and in the garden. His are excellent twigs in the kitchen but also as a repellent for different types of insects. You can also hang them at home to prevent them from entering and staying in the rooms.
Garlic
Plants of the family ofGarlic, in particular l'Allium giganteum' whose stems with large flowers on top can reach 6 meters in height, are considered a natural high-spectrum insecticide. In fact, they are also effective against insects that affect crops such as aphids, cabbage worms, carrot fly, etc.
Chrysanthemums
From the flowers of a kind of chrysanthemum (Tanacetum Cinerariifolium) is obtained pireto, known insecticide effective against cockroaches, ants, beetles, bedbugs and many other species. Having a plant of this type at home can therefore help keep insects away in a natural way.
Calendula
We know the calendula above all for its soothing and moisturizing qualities, but this plant, thanks to its scent, also repels aphids and mosquitoes. Marigolds want lots of sun and fairly fertile soil. If grown in pots, it can be placed in strategic areas like the entrance to the house or the windowsills.
Nasturzio
The nasturtium releases a substance that repels insects protecting not only the plant itself but also those that are close to it. This is why there are those who plant them near the cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, etc. You can place them at the edges of your gardens to keep away especially flies, mosquitoes, aphids and beetles.
Petunias
Petunias are also excellent natural insect repellents. They are available in a variety of bright colors, they require minimal maintenance and can easily be grown in pots. Plant them in sunny areas even near vegetables and herbs such as beans, tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Pitcher plant
It is a tropical carnivorous plant which attracts insects directly into its “mouth-pitcher” thanks to a particular combination of color, perfume and nectar. The insects usually most affected by this plant are flies, wasps, ants and cockroaches. To grow at its best, it needs a sunny area that also maintains the right degree of humidity.
On natural methods to keep insects away you might also be interested in:
- Natural remedies to keep insects away: the guide
- How to protect yourself from mosquitoes: all the really effective remedies for adults and children
- 10 natural remedies to keep flies away
- 10 natural remedies for ants
Unfortunately these plants are not always sufficient to keep insects away from our outdoor spaces or from the house. Then read our guide to learn about other effective remedies.
