This is the best plant to keep indoors to ward off spiders and midges (and it's not lemongrass)

Among the plants that have the property of keeping spiders and other insects away there is one that you do not expect, easy to grow and very useful (not only for mojito)

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It is not pleasant to find cobwebs on the walls or ceilings or to see insects of various kinds walking around the house. Sometimes a simple plant a is enough keep unwanted animals away, with the advantage, among other things, of not causing him any harm and avoiding the use of chemicals.

Even if we have a clean and tidy home, that doesn't stop insects and other animals from finding it welcoming. Most people don't know how to keep them off naturally and effectively. An attempt to do is certainly to use some plants that act as repellents. Among these there is one in particular: the Mint.

Mint (Mentha) has a decidedly strong aroma and flavor, which we generally like, but which, on the contrary, insects cannot bear. This plant is able to protect the home from spiders, fruit flies and other insects. It may even be effective for keeping mice away.

There are basically two ways to use it for this purpose:

place one or more plants indoors, on the balcony or in the garden
make an insecticide spraycompletely natural using mint essential oil (see below how to prepare it)

In both cases, it is an economical solution and at the same time that requires little effort (the mint plant does not need great care), moreover there is also the advantage of having an excellent natural air freshener.

The mint plant can be placed on:

window sills
near the doors
in the perimeter areas of the house
in the garden (in pots to prevent it from becoming a weed)
in the garden (always in pots)

Mint insecticide spray

This is the best plant to keep indoors to ward off spiders and midges (and it's not lemongrass)

The main ingredient of this spray is the essential oil of mint which is mixed in water. The doses to be used are:

half a liter of water
10 drops of mint essential oil

The mixture thus composed should be sprayed in all the most at risk corners of your apartment, in the closet, in the pantry, on the terrace, on the balcony or in any other place, inside or outside the house, where unwelcome insects have been spotted.

Mint: how to use fresh mint at home and in the kitchen (mojito excluded)

Other plants with repellent action

In reality, mint is not the only possible solution. Other plants, with their unmistakable aroma and strong flavor, can also have the same effect, among these we mention: