Plants that repel insects - do they grow in your country house?

A large number of insects live in nature. From pleasant for our eyes, butterflies and dragonflies, to annoying blood-sucking mosquitoes and gadflies. There are also insects that can destroy your crops. And, in order to protect yourself and your garden, it is worth learning more about what kind of insect repellent plants you can plant in the country.

What plants repel insects

First of all, when going to the dacha, it is customary to take remedies for bites from mosquitoes, midges and other buzzing insects. But in this article, you will discover a little secret. Nature has long made sure that we feel comfortable working or relaxing on our plots. The main thing is to know which of the plants act as repellents, Plants that repel insects, without harm to humans. Everyone knows plants such as:

Rosemary

This evergreen shrub will not only help you ward off mosquitoes, it will also keep flies and midges out of your home. The plant should be planted along the fence in the summer cottage or next to the house. Also, the scent of rosemary is not to the liking of cats. And if you are overwhelmed not only by mosquitoes, but also by neighboring cats, feel free to plant rosemary in your territory.

Sagebrush

The wormwood bush has a persistent smell due to its essential oils, which insects do not like. Thanks to this plant, you can get rid of such nasty pests as moths, ants, aphids, mosquitoes. Wormwood does not lose

its properties even when dry. Therefore, if you eat a mole in your dwelling, then hang branches of dry wormwood.

Thyme

Although it has mosquito repellent properties. As a growing plant, it is useless. In order to get the desired effect and protect yourself and your family from blood-sucking insects. It is necessary to grind the leaves of thyme and lubricate all parts of the body with the resulting mixture. And not a single mosquito dares to approach you.

Garlic

Not only a useful and anti-cold type of plant that we add to food. But also an excellent guardian who drives away mosquitoes, gadflies, midges. If you plant garlic next to the beds in your summer cottage, then it will protect you from insects, both during work and during rest. You can make a solution of garlic juice and spray your area. It will not harm your plants, but for various small pests it will be a deterrent scent.

Basil

If you have basil planted on your site, it will forever discourage intruders such as aphids and mosquitoes. Flies will not like the scent of this plant; if you plant a plant at home, then not a single fly will bother you.

Melissa

One of the melliferous herbaceous plants that has a citrus aroma. From such a grass growing in a summer cottage, insects will not be delighted. Due to the strong smell of this plant, mosquitoes not only will not want to fly up to you, but will not even multiply in your reservoirs if lemon balm grows nearby. If you go to the forest for mushrooms, and at your summer cottage you have such a plant as lemon balm. Be sure to rub the leaves of this weed, all your exposed areas of the body. And in picking mushrooms, not a single mosquito will bother you.

Mint

Menthol, which contains a lot of the plant, will not be liked by pests such as mice. A strong and persistent smell from mint growing in the neighborhood of the house will also scare off ants. Aphids and caterpillars will cease

spoil your harvest. If there are spiders in the house, then put mint leaves in places where there are cobwebs. And soon the spider will leave its place.

Parsley

It is known not only for its beneficial properties, but it can also keep your strawberries intact.If you plant it in a garden bed with strawberries, then snails and slugs will bypass your area with berries.

Valerian

It can not only calm, but also harm. But it does not harm people, but small insects. Mosquitoes won't dare to fly up to you if you rub your skin with valerian leaves. But, if there are cats in the house, then they will not leave you a single step.

Chrysanthemum

Many people grow this flower in their country house. And perhaps they don't even know about the power of this beautiful flower. Chrysanthemum is not only beautiful. It protects your garden from ants, ticks. Thanks to this flower, you can get rid of domestic parasites of fleas and crickets. It is enough to take the twigs, after drying, and spread them in different places at home.

Petunia

Beautiful, sophisticated flowers with different bright colors. Their delicate scent can be enjoyed endlessly. But if you are overwhelmed by insects that eat your tomatoes, harm the leaves of beans, are ruthless to the fruits of the pepper. You can hang hanging flower baskets right in the greenhouses. They will scare off with their smells of tomato hawk, kraevik, aphids will no longer dare to spoil the sheets of your vegetables. But petunia has a small minus, driving away some insects, it attracts others with its aroma. Caterpillars and slugs will become your frequent guests.

Marigold

One of those flowers that can be found at every summer cottage are marigolds. They attract attention and delight the eye. But they are also very dangerous for many types of insects, including bedbugs, mosquitoes. This is a good weapon in the fight against tomato hawk. Having planted marigolds in your garden, be calm, your marrows and melons will be safe.

In nature, there are still quite a few herbs and plants that will serve as good repellents without resorting to chemistry. Do not hesitate to plant insect repellent plants in your country house and garden. And they will not only delight your eyes, and smell, but also protect your culture and yourself from various pests and insects.