8 Plants that Help Repel Mice, Spiders & Other Insects

repellent for the skin. It will nourish and calm down the skin too.

Lemon thyme

This herb is great at repelling mosquitoes when crushed. It has 62 percent repellency of DEET.

Prepare the leaves by cutting off a few stems and rubbing them between your hands.

Another great way to ensure they protect you from insects is by burning several sprigs while preparing a barbecue or using the campfire.

You can also plant it in your garden: it’s a non-demanding plant that thrives in a sunny location and doesn’t require deep soil.

Lemongrass

Citronella is the natural oil present in lemongrass and it’s a popular natural insect repellent.

Citronella candles and insect-deterring products are therefore very popular. This ornamental can reach a height of up to four feet in one season only.According to studies, its repellent effects against A. culicifacies, a mosquito species, are 100 percent.

 

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