With tall stems and little purple flowers on the end, the Agastache cana looks similar to a lavender plant from afar. And like lavender, the smell of this plant is something that mosquitos just can’t stand. So if you want to keep these guys out of your garden and away from your patio, this is a great plant to keep around.
5. Basil
This household herb might be great in dishes like pizza and salad, but it’s also going to help deter bugs from your home. The smells and oils that come off of the plant repel pesky bugs. Plus, by keeping it in the house you always have fresh basil to toss in your dishes.
This household herb might be great in dishes like pizza and salad, but it’s also going to help deter bugs from your home. The smells and oils that come off of the plant repel pesky bugs. Plus, by keeping it in the house you always have fresh basil to toss in your dishes.
6. Rosemary
If you like cooking with rosemary, this is also an awesome plant to keep around the house. Not only will you always have fresh sprigs around to toss in meals or pretty cocktails, you’ll keep bugs at bay.
If you like cooking with rosemary, this is also an awesome plant to keep around the house. Not only will you always have fresh sprigs around to toss in meals or pretty cocktails, you’ll keep bugs at bay.
7. Lemon balm
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Like the citronella plant, Country Living says the lemon balm’s citrus smell keeps bugs away. But, similar to the mint plant, if you decide to plant it in your garden you should always keep it in a pot so it doesn’t spread. Lemon balm is also awesome in tea, by the way!
8. Marigolds
These gorgeous flowering plants will look so pretty potted in your home or out in the garden. Naturally, though, they’re also an insect repellent. They contain the chemical pyrethrum, which we actually use widely today in insect repellents.
These gorgeous flowering plants will look so pretty potted in your home or out in the garden. Naturally, though, they’re also an insect repellent. They contain the chemical pyrethrum, which we actually use widely today in insect repellents.