Enjoying fresh air and sunshine is a summer staple for just about everyone. Nothing kills summer fun like annoying bugs of any kind. Filling your yard with any of these 10 Plants that Repel Bugs is a good, pesticide free way to help those pesky critters from spoiling your outdoor activities.
When the weather heats up, like it so often does in the South, so do the bugs. Sometimes I really struggle getting outside to enjoy the fresh air especially in the Summer. Not because of the heat but because the bugs are so brutal, especially near the water. In efforts to reduce using pesticides and harsh bug repellent on my body, I did some research on which plants can naturally repel those pesky bugs.
If you struggle with unwanted bugs while trying to enjoy your outdoor oasis, try planting some of these bug-repelling plants in your yard. These 10 plants are a good, pesticide-free way to keep those creepy-crawlies away. From flowers to herbs to vines, there are many ways to incorporate these plants into your landscape. And best of all, you can enjoy your yard without worrying about being bitten or stung. Adding some of these plants to your outdoor oasis is a natural and effective way to keep bugs away.
In this post, you’ll find a list of 10 Plants That Repel Bugs
10 Plants That Repel Bugs
Basil
This popular herb contains natural oils that create a smell bugs avoid. It keeps away mosquitos, flies, and white flies, among other pests. The best part about this bug repellant is that it does double duty as an all-around versatile cooking staple. Use it in all your favorite Italian dishes like this easy homemade Pesto
Petunias
Nothing says summer like colorful Petunias. Who doesn’t love them. Petunias help keep away bugs like aphids, mosquitos, and leafhoppers. It’s their scent that keeps bugs away from these beauties.
Marigolds
These flower’s bright color and strong scent keep away bugs like mosquitos, roundworms, and greenflies. They do well in the bright sun of summer and are easy to grow.
Rosemary
Rosemary’s strong woody scent repels bugs like aphids, fungus gnats, and mosquitos. The herb contains oils such as linalool, geraniol, and Cineole which are insect repelling. These are released into to air when Rosemary is crushed or burned.
Mint
Mint’s pungent odor is what makes it a bug repellant plant. It repels flies, ants, and mosquitos. Herbs like mint can easily be planted in containers and moved around your yard in protection against annoying bugs.
Lemongrass
The strong smell of Lemongrass keeps away all kinds of bugs. Most notably, the dreaded cockroach is deterred by the scent of this herb. Lemongrass also deters wasps because its citrus scented leaves disrupt a wasp’s olfactory senses. Extra Lemongrass leaves can be used for summer ice tea.
Geraniums
These hardy, low maintenance flowers have a lemony scent that bugs do not like at all. Among other bugs, they repel cabbage worms, corn earworms, and Japanese beetles. Place pots of Geraniums anywhere you want to keep bugs away.
Lantana
This colorful, aromatic plant is a known for the excellent job it does at keeping away mosquitos. It also does a good job at attracting bees and hummingbirds.
Citronella
The pungent scent of Citronella is often associated with warding off mosquitos. These sun loving perennials can be placed in areas you want to ward off mosquitos in your front or back yard. Burning citronella oil in tiki torches to chase off insects is a common backyard site. Store bought or homemade citronella candles also get rid of mosquitos.
Lavender
Lastly, the scent of this fan favorite beautiful purple flower repels mosquitos as well. This magic plant seems to do just about everything from being a top-notch disinfectant to being an additive in all kinds of beauty products and a tasty tea ingredient as well.
These 10 Plants that Repel Bugs help keep all kinds of bugs at bay. While you’re sprucing up your garden with these plants, remember other simple ways to keep bugs away. An important tip is to keep any type of standing water out of your yard. Keep your yard well maintained. Don’t let the lawn and other vegetation become overgrown. Also, keep your trashed contained and covered. Between these bug repelling plants and monitoring your bug repelling habits, you should be able to keep plenty of bugs at bay.
In this post, you’ll find a list of 10 Plants That Repel Bugs
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Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.
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