The delicate, long leaves don’t repel mozzies ... called pyrethrum that is foul-smelling to various insects, including ...

The strong aroma of basil can repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. Plant basil in pots near doorways or windows to keep pests from entering your home. Lavender is a fragrant plant that is ...

The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

How do you get rid of these pests naturally ... with this herb but its best quality is its mosquito-repelling one. You can plant it around your house, especially below windows.

Studies suggest citronella helps repel mosquitoes, as well as fleas ... Some homemade bug sprays can help keep bugs away from your plants. However, others, like cinnamon essential oil, may ...

Marigolds emit a strong odour that will repel greenfly and blackfly. Grow sage with carrots or plants in the cabbage family to ward off pests. Both have strong scents that drive away each other's ...

Lemongrass and geranium essential oils are well known for their ability to repel insects ... soaps with plant-based or plant-mimicking fragrances could, on the contrary, attract mosquitoes.

Now, researchers have found that felines rub against the plant to apply a mosquito-repelling compound onto their fur. The finding, by a team of researchers at Iwate University, Kyoto University ...