via Serendipity and Spice: 8 Plants to Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests.
I don’t know about you but I HATE bugs! They just freak me out! It really doesn’t matter what kind of bug- roaches, silverfish, spiders, mosquitoes fleas, beetles…. You name it and I HATE it! Especially bed bugs! I’ve never experienced bed bugs before but I was watching 20/20 awhile back and they were doing some kind of expose on bed bugs in hotels and I’ve been freaked out ever since! The mere thought of them makes my skin crawl!!!!
Since we had such a mild winter (here in Georgia anyway) everyone is saying how horrible the bugs are going to be this summer because nothing died off during the winter. So now I’m super freaked out and have been looking into natural remedies or repellents for those nasty creepy crawlers and stingy sneaky fliers. Last year I just had a bottle of Raid handy… but this year I have the little man and I really don’t want to be spraying chemicals around him.
SO, HERE ARE THE TOP PLANTS THAT EVERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE TO WARD OFF PESTS:
1. Mint
It not only smells nice but it keeps away ants and mice! Crush some to release the fragrance and it’ll run off any strays that come your way.
2. Bay Leaves
Add some to the mixture and you’ll get rid of gruesome roaches too!
3. Lemongrass
To keep away those flying pesky mosquitoes and bees!
4. Basil
Yummy and keeps those annoying flies at bay!!
5. Geraniums
They not only add a boost of colour but they keep out Japanese beetles!
6. Catnip!
Yes, that stuff that makes your cat act all crazy…. Supposedly wards off a long list of bugs including mosquitoes and flies.
7. Pyrethrum Chrysanthemums- AKA: Mums specifically the ones that look like Daisies!
These are the be all end all of pests! According to wiki.answers these cute little flowers repel: Roaches, fleas, ticks, bedbugs, lice, silverfish, ants, and so much more!
via Serendipity and Spice: 8 Plants to Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests.
Allen LaRose 