Turn your home into a pest-free paradise with these 7 plants that are nature's bug repellents

Who doesn't appreciate enjoying a cool drink with friends and family while lounging on the balcony in the evening? But what happens when those pesky mosquitoes and insects come biting and destroy your mood? Don't get annoyed or become dependent on insect repellents that are not only ineffective but also hazardous to your health. Bid goodbye to mosquitoes and prevent their itchy and painful puncture by planting these plants that are nature's bug repellents.

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Plants?to grow for natural pest control

Here are 7 plants that will make a wonderful addition to your home garden and naturally ward off pests at the same time.

1) Mint

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Since ancient times, people have utilized mint, which is both simple to grow and acts as a mosquito deterrent and insect repellent as insects detest the smell of mint leaves. Adding these aromatic plants will provide you with fresh herbs to use in your dishes and also repel fruit flies, house flies, or mosquitoes.

2) Lemongrass

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This attractive, tall-growing ornamental grass is a common ingredient in herbal teas. It contains a fragrant citronella oil that acts as a mosquito repellent.

3) Marigold

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The common marigold is a stunning yet effective bug repellent if you enjoy gorgeous blossoms. The unique scent it emits makes flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and midges detest it. Plant these vivid and lovely marigolds in your home garden to beautify your green space and naturally ward off insects.

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4) Bay Leaf plant

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Bay leaf, a slow-growing repelling plant, is a staple in Indian households and is a typical addition to soups, curries and stews. Additionally, a bay leaf plant is also known for effectively deterring ants, cockroaches, and flies as these leaves have a strong aroma and their fragrance irritates these pests.??

5) Petunias

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Petunias come in a range of hues and are a vivid addition to any home garden. These beautiful blooms help ward off pests like asparagus beetles, tomato hornworms, and aphids, by capturing pests in their sticky stamens where they die rather than damaging your plants.

6) Basil??

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This culinary herb is very simple to grow and works well as a mosquito and housefly repellent. Grow Basil in pots and surround patios and balconies with them to create a barrier of defence.

7) Chrysanthemums

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Chrysanthemums not only make beautiful decorations for your house and yard, but they also work as an effective insect repellent, keeping out bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, lice, and ants.

While we understand that insects have one of the most important ecological roles in nature, still getting bitten by them is extremely annoying. Add these plants to your home that will naturally ward off mosquitoes and other pests and enjoy your garden.

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